Evelyn Teh is the Executive Director of Ara Research, a non-profit research organization based in Penang, Malaysia. She has conducted extensive research on natural resources management and environmental impact assessments in Malaysia since 2007. She holds MSc in City Design and Social Science, from London School of Economics and Political Science and MTech in Environmental Management from University of Malaya. She contributes versatile expertise to policy discussions at state and federal levels. With former affiliations at institutions like the Maritime Institute of Malaysia, Penang Institute, and the Third World Network, Ms. Teh is frequently consulted for her insights on cross-sectoral issues, focusing on climate change, sustainable development, and social justice.