Publications

This report analyses Malaysia's energy transition progress through the Business and Human Rights lens, examining how Just Transition can protect and empower workers, Indigenous peoples, women, and vulnerable communities.

KAMY authored the Environment chapter in Malaysia's first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights, spearheaded by the Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department (BHEUU). Our contribution examines critical issues including the need to establish a constitutional right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment, and enact a Climate Change Act with legally binding targets. We analyse policy gaps and their impacts on vulnerable communities, providing key recommendations to strengthen environmental rights governance and promote responsible business practices that protect both people and planet in Malaysia's development.

This is KAMY's Written Submission to CEDAW. The report highlights four key issues; (1)Data Gap and Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Policies, (2)Direct impacts of climate disasters on women, (3)Financing women in the climate crisis, (4)Inequality of participation in Just Transition.

KAMY authored "Chapter 13: Climate Crisis: Code Red to Humanity". This chapter continues our previous contribution to the Suaram Human Rights Report. We provide updates on energy transition concerns, rare earths, CCUS, and COP28 developments. The chapter highlights persistent gender issues and offers our latest policy recommendations to address Malaysia's climate crisis and its human rights implications.

This policy brief has been prepared for the Asia Feminist Coalition. It unpacks the pathways towards a feminist just energy transition in Asia. It highlights why the current energy systems need to be challenged, what are some of the core principle of a feminist transition in Asia. It looks at some of the global macroeconomic barriers and presents a set of recommendations for the consideration of decision-makers in the energy ecosystem.

The brief is authored by Arimbi Wahono and Laura Doanová from Shared Planet with contributions from Ili Nadiah Dzulfakar, Myrah Nerine Butt, Lee Macqueen, Vijeta Mishra, Sona Mitra, Tasnima Mukit and Khotimun Sutanti.

In the comprehensive SUARAM Human Rights Report 2023 Overview, KAMY contributed a chapter titled "The State of Climate Emergency in Malaysia," which provides an in-depth analysis of Malaysia's escalating climate crisis and its profound implications on human rights.

This chapter meticulously examines the intersection of climate change with governance issues, energy transitions, and societal impacts, highlighting the urgency of implementing responsible and equitable development policies.

This report offers a glimpse into the lives of the Indigenous Orang Asli Jakun of Pahang, Malaysia, highlighting key aspects of their experiences with the changing climate. It examines the specific challenges faced by members of the Jakun tribe, with a focus on systemic issues such as health, education, and environmental crises. Explore the narratives that shed light on their struggles for land rights, identity, and survival amidst the backdrop of climate change and systemic injustice.

The "Sekolah Iklim" report by Klima Action Malaysia highlights the experiences of Orang Asli youth in Peninsular Malaysia amidst climate change. It discusses their struggles with socio-economic hardships and environmental threats, emphasizing their resilience and adaptability. The report critiques prevailing legal frameworks and advocates for stronger Indigenous land rights and inclusion in climate governance. It underscores the need for policy reforms with a human rights perspective, integrating Orang Asli youth voices to prevent community disempowerment.

KAMY authored "Chapter 10: The State Of Climate Emergency in Malaysia". The chapter dives into Malaysia's climate emergency & its human rights implications. From governance to energy transitions, we explore a wide range of topics, advocating for responsible, equitable development.

The "Climate & Energy Transition Report" by Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) critically analyzes the coverage of climate and energy transition topics in Peninsular Malaysia's mainstream news media. It focuses on how media reports on key issues like energy transition, renewable energy, carbon markets, climate finance, and governance, highlighting the depth and approach of climate-related journalism. The report seeks to understand the intricacies and gaps in media reporting of these crucial topics.