COVID-19 RESPONSE Throughout the period of Movement Control Order (MCO), many Malaysians had faced difficulties dealing with the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Such drastic change has brought about the collapse of the supply chain at the local and global level. This challenge is more severe for the youth, women and children, as well as marginal communities such as the indigenous people (orang asli) and immigrants. This is because the assistance provided by the Government of Malaysia such as PRIHATIN is primarily for Malaysians who have access to the Internet, technology and banking services. Based on the principle of solidarity, KAMY has cooperated with various NGOs and CSOs, as well as government agencies in the #KitaJagaKita campaign. As a youth group working with grassroots, KAMY has led a to Covid-19 response campaign to raise the resilience of the communities. As a youth group which advocates for #ClimateJustice , we saw the similarities of Covid-19 crisis and the climate crisis. These two crises are not just environmental crises, but they are also socio-economic, political, ethical and human rights crises. The unsustainable exploitation of the environment by humans has tilted the balance of the ecosystem and increased the likelihood of a pandemic like the Covid-19. Scientists opine that the climate crisis is a ‘multiplier’ which will worsen the situation. Therefore, the short-term solutions are not the best solutions towards a just and green recovery. Please contact KAMY at inquiry@klimaactionmalaysia.org for more information. This is a safe space for youth to share their views, and help each other during the Movement Control Order #Sapot Member This is KAMY's collaborative initiative with youth NGOs to mobilise aid to the indigenous communities in peninsula Malaysia affected badly during the Movement Control Order. We sent aid to a total of 1548 families, amounting to 6192 individuals. #MisiBantuOA This is a KAMY's collaboration with youth communities in southeast Asia active in permaculture. We document and showcase youth permaculture activity during COVID-19. This video series was released on United Nations Decade of Biodiversity IG Grassroots Permaculture Action Click for more info Click for more info Webinars collaboration This webinar series is KAMY's collaboration with other NGOs, CSOs and University with a focus on the nexus of climate crisis, Covis-19, indigenous rights, public health and transboundary haze Click for more info

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Publications Filter All Gender KAMY's Publication Other Publications JET-BHR In Peninsular Malaysia JET-BHR Research February 2025 Project: 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. Download (ENG) National Business Assessment on Business and Human Rights in Malaysia (NBA BHR) August 2024 Project: 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. Download (ENG) Women & Climate Crisis in Peninsula Malaysia Voice & Visibility April 2024 Project: 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. Download (ENG) SUARAM Human Rights Report 2023 March 2024 Project: 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. Download (ENG) Policy Brief: Towards a feminist just energy transition in Asia Asia Feminist Coalition (AFC) December 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG) SUARAM Human Rights Report 2023 Overview December 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG) Orang Jakun & The Climate Crisis Weaving Hopes for the Future November 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG) Heartbeat Voices from Indigenous Youth of Peninsula Malaysia Sekolah Iklim November 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG) SUARAM Human Rights Report 2022 April 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG) Climate And Energy Transition Reporting In Peninsular Malaysia's Mainstream News Media Lensa Iklim February 2023 Project: 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. Download (ENG)

KAMY adalah pergerakan iklim yang menyeru kepada tindakan iklim yang representatif dan demokratik di Malaysia. Peningkatan suhu 1 ° C dan ke atas akan mengancam survival sosial dan ekonomi Malaysia, dan kita akan berdepan dengan satu krisis eksistensial yang kritikal. Declare Climate Emergency Inclusive & Intersectional We call for representative climate action in Malaysia by empowering vulnerable groups and communities; youth, women, and the marginalised. A rise in temperature above 1°C would threaten Malaysia's social and economic security, and we would face an existential crisis. The climate crisis is a gender injustice issue and a human rights crisis. Serious political will We demand serious political will in climate change policies that are based on principles of peace, equity and democracy. Politicians must take a serious stand against the climate crisis. Ecological and climate breakdown must be answered. We call on the Malaysian government and the educational institutions to declare "Climate Emergency " to accelerate social and economic reforms that thrive on the fundamentals of regenerative development and climate-resilience. The right to climate information Everyone deserves to be informed, regardless of their race, gender, age, citizenship status, education and economic background. Who is KAMY? KAMY's mission? LATEST ACTIVITIES > Since April 2019, we have undertaken various strategies at the grassroots to empower communities through bilingual advocacy, climate protests, capacity building workshops and community awareness programs to reach a wider demographic. We need to break the urban & western narrative in the climate discourse in Malaysia, and bring the intersectionality agenda; justice and human rights KAMY's demands? Become a KAMY member Pertahankan Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat Utara > Asia Climate Rally > #MisiBantuOA > Southeast Asia Climate Alliance > Podcast > latest programs Climate Emergency Coalition Malaysia Weaving Hopes for the Future > COVID19 RESPONSE The COVID-19 pandemic has many similarities to the climate crisis. It is transboundary and the most affected communities are the marginalised and the disenfranchised, the youth and women. COVID19 has all but exposed our unpreparedness and the fragility of the human system. As a response to the pandemic, we are refocusing our strategy to increase and rebuild the resilience of our frontline communities most vulnerable to the risks of Covid19 and the impact of climate change. We must bounce back. The pandemic has shown us a glimpse of an alternate future that is safe, should we act now. PUSH that reset button now ! COVID-19 has shown what we can do if we are united, and what the future holds. This is the beginning. Let's work together here > MEDIA FOOTPRINT 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 ... 88 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 ... 88 21 March 2025 Can CCUS save Malaysia’s oil and gas industry? Dari: The Edge 19 March 2025 Revise carbon capture bill for full regulation of projects, govt urged Dari: FMT See more ACT NOW ! MYCLIMATESTORIES > GENDER > COVID19 RESPOND > #MYClimateStrike > FOREST >

Climate change is moving faster than us, and we are out of time PEOPLE POWER WHAT IS THE CLIMATE CRISIS? The rapid growth of human population and industry continues to alter natural climate processes at an unprecedented rate. Emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases have reached critical levels, significantly warming the Earth's temperature. The unsustainable economic system, driven by corporate interests, has caused CO2 concentrations to rise dramatically since the industrial revolution. As of 2023, atmospheric CO2 levels have surpassed 420 parts per million (ppm), reaching levels not seen in over 4 million years. IMPACT ON MALAYSIA In Malaysia, climate impacts are intensifying through more frequent heat waves and floods. Urban areas are experiencing dangerous combinations of heat and humidity that threaten public health, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Marine ecosystems are under severe stress, with coral reefs facing increased bleaching events that threaten both biodiversity and fishing communities' livelihoods. Global temperatures have already risen by approximately 1.2°C above pre-industrial levels, leading to warming seas, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and increasingly extreme weather events. Malaysia is particularly vulnerable to these changes. Land use changes and deforestation continue to amplify local temperature increases. Malaysia has lost significant forest cover, affecting not just biodiversity but also crucial ecosystem services like water regulation and carbon storage. Recent studies show that primary forest loss continues to threaten water security and increase flood risks. Sea level rise poses an increasing threat to coastal communities, with projections showing that many Malaysian coastal areas could face significant flooding by 2050. This creates cascading effects on urban migration, economic stability, and social inequality, particularly affecting marginalised communities, women, and children. Food security faces growing challenges as extreme weather events become more frequent. Recent years have seen crop damages from both floods and droughts, affecting not just agricultural productivity but also food prices and farmer livelihoods. Climate projections suggest these impacts will intensify without immediate action. IMPACT ON WOMEN Gender imbalances hinder the ability and potential of women to be actors in curbing climate crisis. For example, access and control over natural resources (water, land, etc.) , access to education and information , access to financial resources , and equal rights and access to decision-making processes to determine the response of women and men in the context of climate change Reduction of agricultural products due to floods or droughts reduces the financial safety net of families, and indigenous women. Health problems that arise as a result of environmental degradation such as dirty water, or prolonged flooding can cause death and impact on newborns such as malnutrition and so on. Lack of access to quality health systems exacerbate the disproportionate health risks The IPCC [International Panel on Climate Change] found that the climate crisis would exacerbate gender inequality and that it would result in higher workloads for women, the dangers of work inside and outside the home, psychological and emotional stress, and higher mortality than men In the context of the climate crisis, rural communities such as the Orang Asli are known as the "frontline community". They are among the first to be affected by the impact of the climate crisis due to their dependence on forests and natural resources. Loss of critical 'indigenous knowledge' such as the loss of herbal plants for the 'post-natal' recovery adopted by indigenous women. ACT NOW According to the latest IPCC reports, we are likely to reach 1.5°C of warming in the early 2030s without drastic emissions cuts. We're already experiencing severe climate impacts at the current 1.2°C of warming, with every fraction of a degree bringing worse consequences for Malaysia and globally. We need immediate & immediate action! Ecological and wildlife destruction should not be neglected by unethical and corrupt parties. We urge all parties to be aware of the critical issue of climate change in the socio-economic and political movements of the country. Can the future of Malaysia survive if we remain silent? Our younger generation will inherit a legacy of destruction and will point the finger at our failure to act. Malaysia is facing an existential crisis! When the government fails to ensure the protection, security and well-being of its people and the future of the country, it is the right and responsibility of the people to speak out! KAMY urges all parties from various backgrounds, sectors of society and society to participate and take action to urge national politicians to take the issue of climate change as a CRISIS! KAMY MISSION KAMY DEMANDS

Gender sensitive intervention Gender "Climate change is a man-made problem with a feminist solution" Mary Robinson First female president of Ireland and present-day activist for gender equality and climate justice "Women are the worst victims of ecological destruction" Vandana Shiva Philosopher, alter-globalisation figure, eco-feminist, author, food sovereignty advocate, physicist, activist 01 What does a feminist perspective on the climate crisis mean? The climate crisis is also a result of male-driven economies . The heating of our planet and the ecological destruction is an outcome of capitalist hunger for growth, profits and resources. It is mostly men who sit in power positions in the capitalist economy. The same is true for political decision-making: Men still constitute the majority of decision makers and still 100 years after introduction voting rights for women in most countries, they own until today few power positions. This is not only true for nation states, but is also visible in international negotiations like the UNFCC and the COP delegations. So women have far less access to climate-relevant policy-making and therefor, their perspective is also not included well enough in climate policies. This is not to say that women in a capitalist and patriarchal system are per se better people and we don’t know how our economy would look like if more women were involved in political and economic decision-making. But priorities and mitigation strategies might look differently otherwise. 02 What is the link between female and nature exploitation? The key to examining the relationship between environmental degradation and female exploitation is by exploring a similar pathway both issues are embedded in our current economic system. Capitalism is rooted in the supposedly infinite and free resources for production and distribution, and the way in which both are exploited and serve as the basis for capitalist oppression, exploitation and abuse of people. For example, the insatiable consumption rates driven by the need for monetary profit and growth justify the exploitation of natural resources. limits women and their access to resources. The over exploitation of nature is exerted by the patriarchal control through economies build by men allowing the perpetuation of capitalism. Women are limited to access of resources and 03 Eco feminism movement to avert environmental degradation Early ecofeminist movements stem from grassroots struggles in resisting patriarchal and capitalistic control over natural resources. Most of them are marginalised and agrarian classes who are directly impacted by environmental degradation which then formed women-led action to maintain their healthy relationship with nature and natural resources. Read about Chipko Movement here Read about 04 What is patriarchy and feminism Feminism Feminism is a social movement that collectively takesup the fight against patriarchy and oppression, and an analysis ofpower and oppression. Feminism is at the same time a political tool in the fight for equality and women’s autonomy. Women are disproportionately affected by climate impacts We are already seeing some of the devastating effects of climate change, with increasing floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Women are the most vulnerable in these situations, facing the maximum risk due to their socio-economic status. With 70% living in poverty, women are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events, loss of agricultural productivity, destruction of life and property and so on, all of which stem from the climate crisis. Climate Impacts on women Exacerbates gender inequality, putting women’s health at risk" The climate crisis is also a result of male-driven economies . The heating of our planet and the ecological destruction is an outcome of capitalist hunger for growth, profits and resources. It is mostly men who sit in power positions in the capitalist economy. The same is true for political decision-making: Men still constitute the majority of decision makers and still 100 years after introduction voting rights for women in most countries, they own until today few power positions. This is not only true for nation states, but is also visible in international negotiations like the UNFCC and the COP delegations. So women have far less access to climate-relevant policy-making and therefor, their perspective is also not included well enough in climate policies. This is not to say that women in a capitalist and patriarchal system are per se better people and we don’t know how our economy would look like if more women were involved in political and economic decision-making. But priorities and mitigation strategies might look differently otherwise. What is the link between female and nature exploitation? The key to examining the relationship between environmental degradation and female exploitation is by exploring a similar pathway both issues are embedded in our current economic system. Capitalism is rooted in the supposedly infinite and free resources for production and distribution, and the way in which both are exploited and serve as the basis for capitalist oppression, exploitation and abuse of people. For example, the insatiable consumption rates driven by the need for monetary profit and growth justify the exploitation of natural resources. limits women and their access to resources. The over exploitation of nature is exerted by the patriarchal control through economies build by men allowing the perpetuation of capitalism. Women are limited to access of resources and Eco feminism movement to avert environmental degradation Early ecofeminist movements stem from grassroots struggles in resisting patriarchal and capitalistic control over natural resources. Most of them are marginalised and agrarian classes who are directly impacted by environmental degradation which then formed women-led action to maintain their healthy relationship with nature and natural resources. Read about Chipko Movement here Read about How women disproportionately affected by climate impacts? We are already seeing some of the devastating effects of climate change, with increasing floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters. Women are the most vulnerable in these situations, facing the maximum risk due to their socio-economic status. With 70% living in poverty, women are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events, loss of agricultural productivity, destruction of life and property and so on, all of which stem from the climate crisis. What is patriarchy and feminism Feminism Feminism is a social movement that collectively takesup the fight against patriarchy and oppression, and an analysis ofpower and oppression. Feminism is at the same time a political tool in the fight for equality and women’s autonomy. ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

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Women & Climate Crisis in Peninsula Malaysia KAMY's Written Submission to CEDAW Shadow Report Fact Sheet Updates from Geneva CSO Press Statement Recording from UN Geneva Concluding Observation / Pemerhatian Rumusan Download (ENG) Download from the UN Treaty Body Database here KAMY's shadow report to the 88th CEDAW Session unveils the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in Peninsula Malaysia, marking the first time this issue enters Malaysia’s CEDAW cycle. This comprehensive analysis highlights four critical issues: Data Gap and Gender Mainstreaming in Climate Policies Direct impacts of climate disasters on women Financing women in the climate crisis Inequality of participation in Just Transition This advocacy led to Malaysia’s 6th Cycle for CEDAW concluding observations, which now include recommendations for addressing the climate crisis, Just Energy Transition, and Disaster Risk Reduction. Uncover the urgent need for gender-transformative solutions and the inequality in women's participation in Malaysia's climate governance and Just Transition. Download the full report now to access vital insights, compelling evidence, and key recommendations for policymakers, civil society organisations, and concerned citizens to drive change. Download the fact sheet here (ENG - PDF) Our updates from Geneva Press Statement from The CEDAW CSO Coalition Read here Watch the recording from UN Geneva Informal meeting with non-governmental organizations and human rights institutions Consideration of Malaysia Concluding Observation from the CEDAW Committee for the Malaysian government Download (ENG) Download from the UN Treaty Body Database here What is a Concluding Observation? A Concluding Observation is an outcome document issued after Malaysia’s constructive dialogue with the CEDAW Committee in Geneva. It contains detailed feedback and recommendations from the CEDAW Committee on how a country can improve its compliance with women’s rights standards after reviewing that country’s periodic report. Concluding Observation from the CEDAW Committee for the Malaysian government about climate change Read from the Concluding Observation document here The quote below is a translation. Climate change and disaster risk reduction 52.⁠ ⁠The Committee welcomes the initiatives aimed at green growth and advancing climate action implemented by the Malaysian Green Technology Corporation. However, it notes with concern: (a) Reports of river water contamination in Indigenous areas, which disproportionally affect Indigenous women and girls; (b) Challenges Indigenous women and girls face in maintaining their traditional lifestyle, with adverse health impacts, due to climate change and territorial loss, coupled with changes in their food systems (c) The lack of a gender perspective in policies and programmes on climate change, disaster risk reduction and transition to renewable energy. 53.⁠ ⁠The Committee recommends that, in line with its general recommendations No. 37 (2018) on the gender-related dimensions of disaster risk reduction in the context of climate change and No. 39 (2022) on the rights of Indigenous women and girls, the State party review its climate change and disaster response strategies, taking into account the negative effects of climate change on the livelihoods of women, especially rural and Indigenous women, and ensure that women are meaningfully involved in the development, adoption and implementation of legislation, policies and programmes on climate change, disaster response and disaster risk reduction by, in particular: (a) Collecting disaggregated data on the impact of climate change and natural disasters on women and girls, including rural and Indigenous women and girls; (b) Ensuring the incorporation of a gender perspective in climate change and disaster risk reduction strategies, renewable energy legislation, financing and programmes in order to address the specific and unique needs of women and girls and build their resilience and effective adaptation to climate change; (c) Taking measures to address the specific impact of climate change on women’s livelihoods and access to resources, and ensuring their economic empowerment in the transition to a green economy.

#OPSDaruratIklim is KAMY's ongoing campaign to demand national politicians and media take action to curb the climate crisis. We urge the declaration of "Climate Emergency" or "Darurat Iklim" to accelerate financial and legal mobilization. Latest Activity ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us.

In conjunction with International Day For Biological Diversity (22 May), KAMY partnered with Diribumi Ecological Practice and Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) to document and showcase video series of youth permaculture activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series is also released in United Nations Decade on Biodiversity IG COVID-19 GRASSROOTS PERMACULTURE ACTION DUKUN KEBUN TAUFIK SALLEH NURAISHAH SHAMSUDDIN PULAU BIDAN ECO PROJECT Families Exploring Science Together FAHMI, Sri Pedas Integrated Farm