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BFM podcast: Top 5 at 5

Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 27 August 2024 Produced by:... Read More

No choice but to adapt

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 20 August 2024 by Tan... Read More

Shaping a nature-positive economy in Malaysia

by Ahmad Afandi, Dr Reuben Clements and Zayana Zaikariah, June 2024 Read... Read More

Adaptation: Urgent need for proactive adaptation strategies in Malaysia

Malaysia faces escalating climate hazards such as inundation, heat and storm surges... Read More

COP28: The move away from fossil fuels must be just

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 28 December 2023 by Tan... Read More

Unpacking COP 28: successes, shortcomings, and the road ahead for Malaysia and Southeast Asia

The verdict on the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab... Read More

Putting environment and climate action at heart of job creation and security

Ahmad Afandi of ISIS Malaysia and Darshan Joshi of The Asia Foundation... Read More

Unpacking Budget 2024: navigating fiscal realities and policy priorities

Key takeaways Budget 2024 reflects a negative fiscal impulse, with a lower... Read More

Policy: NETR and NIMP a response to global trends

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 21 September 2023 by... Read More

Should Malaysia ratify a UN treaty to protect the high seas?

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in Free Malaysia Today, 26 June 2023 The... Read More

As Malaysia eyes renewable energy exports to Singapore, can it stick to its ambitious energy goals?

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in South China Morning Post, 28 May 2023... Read More

BFM podcast: Could this heatwave be the coolest ever?

Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 19 May 2023. Produced by:... Read More

Cover Story: Ready or not, here comes climate change

Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, 20-26 February 2023 by Tan Zhai... Read More

2023: Way forward for climate action

THE year 2023 will be another important junction in Malaysia’s climate journey. The... Read More

8 priority areas for environment and climate change in Malaysia

New government can seize initiative on environmental issues like flooding, overdevelopment THE... Read More

Focus must now move to climate-change policies

Nation can no longer ignore ecological disaster, climate crisis MALAYSIA now has... Read More

#Talkingpolicy EP04: GE15 wishlist

As we head to the polls, experts Jamil A. Ghani, Lee Min... Read More

Flood management must be at centre of urban planning

Malaysia can no longer ignore climate change, bureaucrats should get their act... Read More

Strengthening Economic Instruments for Climate Policymaking in Malaysia

By Ahmad Afandi, Alizan Mahadi and Darshan Joshi Read in PDF Summary... Read More

Code red: Malaysia needs adaptation plan for climate change

Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 3 March 2022 Produced by:... Read More

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Ahmad Afandi

Afandi’s primary research interests lie in climate resilience, biodiversity and environmental governance. His most recent work includes reviewing the National Policy on Climate Change 2009 for the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change and diving into the prospective economic instruments for climate adaptation and nature conservation. He also serves as a resource person for the CSO-SDG Alliance and the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Sustainable Development Goals. Afandi holds an MA in Sustainable Development Management from Jeffrey Sachs Centre on Sustainable Development, Sunway University and a BSc from Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand.

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BFM podcast: Top 5 at 5

27 August 2024
Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 27 August 2024 Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan, Alia Zefri, Alena Nadia, Tee Shiao Eek Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan The National Antarctica Research Centre’s Professor Datuk Azizan Abu Samah told Malay Mail that there’s a 79% chance Malaysia will experience La Niña by the end of…

No choice but to adapt

25 August 2024
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 20 August 2024 by Tan Zhai Yun / The Edge Malaysia  Many Malaysians remember the massive floods of December 2021. Either they were caught in the rising waters, or they knew someone who was. The few days of continuous rainfall resulted in the evacuation of around 400,000 people,…

Shaping a nature-positive economy in Malaysia

15 July 2024
by Ahmad Afandi, Dr Reuben Clements and Zayana Zaikariah, June 2024 Read in PDF About ISIS Malaysia The Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, established on 8 April 1983 as an autonomous research organisation, focuses on foreign policy, security, economics, social policy, nation-building, technology, innovation and environmental studies. As a premier think-tank, ISIS…

Adaptation: Urgent need for proactive adaptation strategies in Malaysia

02 January 2024
Malaysia faces escalating climate hazards such as inundation, heat and storm surges that have far-reaching effects on the economy, local communities and the built environment. Moreover, they unveil systemic vulnerabilities such as inadequate risk governance, lax development control and the marginalisation of vulnerable communities. Climate risks also transcend borders, affecting trade and the domestic supply…

COP28: The move away from fossil fuels must be just

29 December 2023
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 28 December 2023 by Tan Zhai Yun The recently concluded 28th United Nations (UN) Conference of Parties (COP28) ended with a landmark deal that encourages countries to move away from fossil fuels. It was lauded for making such an explicit claim on fossil fuels for the first time,…

Unpacking COP 28: successes, shortcomings, and the road ahead for Malaysia and Southeast Asia

19 December 2023
The verdict on the COP 28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates varies, with opinions ranging from success to failure. Despite this, most would acknowledge the mixed progress with numerous unresolved issues. In a historic move, all nations formally recognised that fossil fuels are the root causes of climate change and pledged to transition…

Putting environment and climate action at heart of job creation and security

01 November 2023
Ahmad Afandi of ISIS Malaysia and Darshan Joshi of The Asia Foundation and World Bank identify opportunities for green jobs in light of Covid-19 in Putting environment and climate action at heart of job creation and security. The pandemic has revealed the link between climate risks and the rise of zoonotic diseases, highlighting the ways…

Unpacking Budget 2024: navigating fiscal realities and policy priorities

26 October 2023
Key takeaways Budget 2024 reflects a negative fiscal impulse, with a lower allocation compared with the projected expenditure for 2023. MSMEs to benefit from RM44 billion allocated for loans, credit guarantees and digitalisation grants, with a focus on green sectors. However, the newly proposed capital gains tax on unlisted shares might impact MSME and start-up…

Policy: NETR and NIMP a response to global trends

25 September 2023
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia, 21 September 2023 by Arina Musthafa and Tan Zhai Yun There are many similarities in the two strategic documents that were released in the last month and outline the country’s path forward in the low-carbon global economy. The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) highlights how Malaysia will…

Should Malaysia ratify a UN treaty to protect the high seas?

26 June 2023
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in Free Malaysia Today, 26 June 2023 The treaty will be opened for signature on Sept 20 as part of global efforts to preserve marine biodiversity in international waters. by Danial Azhar PETALING JAYA: The United Nations recently adopted a landmark treaty to protect the high seas, which cover more than…

As Malaysia eyes renewable energy exports to Singapore, can it stick to its ambitious energy goals?

31 May 2023
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in South China Morning Post, 28 May 2023 Malaysia sees boosting renewable energy exports, principally to Singapore, as the logical way to fund its ambitious energy transition plans But analysts urge the government to prioritise domestic consumption of renewable energy-based electricity, to put the economy on a greener footing by Joseph…

BFM podcast: Could this heatwave be the coolest ever?

19 May 2023
Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 19 May 2023. Produced by: Moh Heng Ying Presented by: Keith Kam, Mark Tan, Shazana Mokhtar The World Meteorological Organisation is now predicting that the world is more likely to break the key temperature limit of 1.5⁰C between now and 2027, and judging by the heatwave we are…

Cover Story: Ready or not, here comes climate change

23 February 2023
Ahmad Afandi was quoted in The Edge Malaysia Weekly, 20-26 February 2023 by Tan Zhai Yun / The Edge Malaysia Westports is one of three main ports located in Klang along the Strait of Malacca. Its long wharf fronts the sea and is lined with tall cranes that move containers back and forth between its yard and the…

2023: Way forward for climate action

08 February 2023
THE year 2023 will be another important junction in Malaysia’s climate journey. The Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, has already stated some of his priorities, which include enacting a Climate Change Act. The newly formed ministry has also reunified the natural resources and environment portfolios, which is expected to…

8 priority areas for environment and climate change in Malaysia

04 January 2023
New government can seize initiative on environmental issues like flooding, overdevelopment THE newly formed and merged Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change is a welcome move as the environment and natural resources are closely linked. The new minister already has his hands full dealing with the recent Batang Kali landslide. While there are…

Focus must now move to climate-change policies

12 December 2022
Nation can no longer ignore ecological disaster, climate crisis MALAYSIA now has a prime minister and cabinet. The formation of a government, however, might have distracted us from the 27th Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Egypt, which ended on 20 November. Many analysts and activists see COP 27 as falling short of expectations, despite…

#Talkingpolicy EP04: GE15 wishlist

18 November 2022
As we head to the polls, experts Jamil A. Ghani, Lee Min Hui, Harris Zainul, Thomas Daniel, Qarrem Kassim and Ahmad Afandi weigh in on what the next government should focus on domestically and internationally.   by Qarrem Kassim, Thomas Daniel, Harris Zainul, Ahmad Afandi, Jamil A Ghani and Lee Min Hui [vc_toggle title="Click here…

Flood management must be at centre of urban planning

01 June 2022
Malaysia can no longer ignore climate change, bureaucrats should get their act together. IN the Klang Valley, flash floods are the new normal.   The sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report points out how climate change impacts are already more severe and widespread than initially thought. Southeast Asia is also one of the most…

Strengthening Economic Instruments for Climate Policymaking in Malaysia

01 May 2022
By Ahmad Afandi, Alizan Mahadi and Darshan Joshi Read in PDF Summary Economic instruments have the potential to act as powerful policy levers to influence behaviour and institute change towards the achievement of desired outcomes, most often by altering monetary incentives. These instruments come in various forms, each achieving economic efficiencies to varying degrees. As…

Code red: Malaysia needs adaptation plan for climate change

03 March 2022
Ahmad Afandi was interviewed by BFM89.9 on 3 March 2022 Produced by: Moh Heng Ying Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning The 6th assessment report issued this week by the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) gave a grim prognosis on the impact of global warming, warning that temperatures were rising faster than our…
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