Climate

COP26 in Glasgow, postponed by one year to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, represented the first major test of the Paris Agreement. Given the significance of COP26, it was essential that it be inclusive so that the views and experiences of civil society, youth, indigenous peoples, trade unions, especially those from the Global South who are already experiencing climate impacts, be heard and considered in the negotiations and decision-making.

Ten years ago, Thailand faced its worst ever flooding which killed over 800 and caused over US$45 billion in damage. The floods inundated large swathes of Bangkok and the surrounding areas for two months. This year Thailand once again experienced widespread flooding, affecting over one million and killing nine people.

The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change outlines the urgency for ASEAN countries to respond, individually and collectively. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has captured resources and attention, commitments to addressing climate change will lead to longer-term resilience for the region.

Most regions in the world have been – to some extent – affected by climate change, and Southeast Asian countries are no exception. Within the group of people who are affected,  recognition needs to be accentuated on the disproportionate impact of climate change along gender lines. It is essential for the region to further enhance their collaborative climate actions to respond to the need of a gender transformational change that will increase women’s resiliency toward the risk of climate change.

The Sea Warriors’ Market, a local initiative which strengthens fishermen incomes, has been severely interrupted by coronavirus, and people have little choice but to be resilient and creative in adjusting to their challenging circumstances.  

World Environment Day is an apt moment for humanity to reflect on its relationship with the environment and what can be done to restore natural ecosystems. This article looks into Malaysia’s commitment to ecosystem restoration.

The Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) kept the climate action momentum going in Southeast Asia this year despite the postponement of COP26 to 2021 by organising the recently concluded Malaysian Local Conference of Youth 2020 (MYLCOY2020). This was the only LCOY (an event under the auspices of the International Youth Climate Movement, YOUNGO), in Southeast Asia this year

The Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) organised this year's virtual Malaysian Local Conference of Youth (MYLCOY2020) with the theme of Mobilising for a Green Post Covid-19 Recovery. We had the chance to talk with the organising team who share their insight, idea, and takeaways from the only Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) in ASEAN in 2020.