Climate Justice, From the Ground Up Building climate action that’s just, gender-responsive, and rooted in rights—by centering impacted communities, demanding better policy, and making climate information accessible to all. Access KAMY's Resource Hub About KAMY FOCUS AREAS Indigenous people Business and Human Rights Just Energy Transition Climate Communication Legal Empowerment Gender & Women Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) is a women-led climate justice and feminist organisation. Since 2020, we’ve shifted national policy from awareness to rights-based action by ensuring those most affected lead the change. Our theory of change is simple: true sustainability emerges when power shifts to the people. We centre Indigenous communities, women, youth, workers, persons with disabilities, and other frontline groups—recognising their lived realities as evidence for policy change. Through community consultations and movement-building, we co-create solutions that embed justice, gender equity, and social inclusion into Malaysia’s climate response. We mobilise to hold duty-bearers accountable and reimagine systems by rewriting the rules of climate governance from the ground up. LEARN MORE Explore KAMY'S pUBLICATIONS Here you can access all of KAMY’s publications, reports, and submissions — including our contributions to CEDAW, the NAP BHR zero draft, CRC, and many more. LATEST! JET-BHR in Peninsular Malaysia 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. NBA-BHR 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. Towards a Feminist Just Energy Transition in Asia A regional policy brief developed by the Asia Feminist Coalition; this document outlines a path towards a feminist-led just energy transition in Asia. It critiques the existing energy system, identifies key principles of a feminist transition, examines global macroeconomic barriers, and presents actionable recommendations for policymakers in the energy ecosystem. Heartbeat Voices from Indigenous Youth of Peninsula Malaysia The "Sekolah Iklim" report highlights the experiences of Orang Asli youth in Peninsular Malaysia amidst climate change. It discusses their struggles with socio-economic hardships and environmental threats, emphasising their resilience and adaptability. The report critiques prevailing legal frameworks and advocates for stronger Indigenous land rights and inclusion in climate governance. Women & Climate Crisis report Women & Climate Crisis, a policy paper coming soon in 2025. COMING SOON Our Programmes A climate journalism training and mentorship initiative that has proudly supported dozens of journalists across Malaysia. To date, over 10 original stories have been produced, spotlighting climate change, energy transition, and environmental justice. Read More > Legal Empowerment Programme This programme aims to strengthen public understanding, access, and participation in climate-related laws and policy processes in Malaysia. It includes resources on RUUPIN, Malaysia’s proposed Climate Change Bill, and provides clear, multilingual communication materials—such as infographics, explainers, and legal breakdowns—to ensure more inclusive civic engagement around climate governance. Read More > Voice & Visibility A feminist regional initiative aimed at strengthening the leadership and capacity of women in climate action across Malaysia and the Global South. It is co-led by: IWRAW Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) NIDWAN (Nepal) LILAK (Philippines) Together, these partners amplify the voices of women, particularly Indigenous and marginalized women, in climate advocacy spaces—locally and internationally. Business and Human Rights (BHR) An advocacy initiative that calls for the constitutional recognition of the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in Malaysia. This programme links corporate responsibility, climate justice, and human rights, with a focus on regulatory reform and public awareness around environmental harm caused by industries. Orang Asli (Indigenous People in Peninsular Malaysia) Weaving Hopes for the Future : Launched in 2021, this Indigenous-led initiative amplifies the voices of Peninsular Malaysia’s Orang Asli—especially young women—through art, film, and cultural storytelling. From highlighting the issue of Loss and Damage at COP26 to producing a community report on the Jakun people in Pahang presented at COP27 and COP28, the programme centers Indigenous knowledge in climate discourse. Read More > Sekolah Iklim : A landmark report that elevates the role of Orang Asli youth in climate governance. It documents the impact of logging, monocrop plantations, mining, and weak disaster response on Indigenous communities. The report calls for urgent reforms to protect Indigenous land and cultural rights, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and SUHAKAM’s national recommendations. 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KAMY's Focus Area 5 FOCUS AREAS FOCUS AREAS Indigenous people Gender & Women Business and Human Rights Just Energy Transition Climate Communication Legal Empowerment KAMY PROGRAM STRUCTURE 2023 - 2024 Ili Nadiah Dzulfakar Programme Director Kasih Leia Sekolah Iklim Researcher Aroe Ajoeni Communications Director Anise Kaz Gender & Climate Researcher Mathini Ravee Gabungan Darurat Iklim Malaysia (GDIMY) Secretariat Diana Tan Weaving Hopes Researcher READ OUR DEMANDS

SEKOLAH IKLIM Climate Report Heartbeat Voices from Indigenous Youth of Peninsula Malaysia Suara Nadi Belia Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia Executive Summary The Orang Asli youth of Peninsula Malaysia are at the forefront of the climate crisis, facing severe impacts from environmental degradation, legal logging, mono-crop plantations, mining, and inadequate emergency responses to natural disasters. These challenges threaten their ancestral land rights, health, and cultural heritage. Marginalized communities disproportionately bear the cost of the transition to renewable energy, with projects risking the erasure of historical sites and undermining Indigenous territorial autonomy. The report emphasizes the critical role of Orang Asli youth in climate governance, advocating for policy reforms that include their voices and safeguard Indigenous land rights, in line with the UNDRIP and SUHAKAM's recommendations. Download (9.7MB) About the Researcher Kasih Leia Ixora Azhar, a University of Nottingham Malaysia grad, passionately merges her International Relations study with advocating for Malaysia's Orang Asli rights. Her 2022 research in Pekan-Rompin peeled back layers on the Jakun Orang Asli's plight, spotlighting land rights and environmental woes. Beyond academia, Kasih's heart beats for local arts and culture, contributing as a writer and musician, amplifying her advocacy through creativity. In "Heartbeat Voices from Indigenous Youth of Peninsula Malaysia, " Kasih collaboratively amplifies the voices of Orang Asli youth, working alongside them to push for critical changes in climate governance and the acknowledgment of Indigenous rights. Her efforts are part of a collective call to action, championing policies that genuinely incorporate and defend the voices most impacted by environmental injustices.

These fundamental demands are critical in building climate strategies driven by systemic change, transformation and a just transition for the people. TUNTUTAN KAMY The Malaysian Parliament must declare a "Climate Emergency" and begin an overhaul of governance to address this existential crisis urgently. Siapa kamy? KAMY ialah organisasi keadilan iklim feminis yang diterajui oleh wanita, mengangkat prinsip tadbir urus iklim yang berasaskan hak asasi manusia dan responsif gender. Baca Lebih Lanjut

KAMY's mission Misi KAMY KAMY MISSION Ensuring that government and businesses entities fulfil their responsibilities as duty-bearers. Empower vulnerable communities, such as Indigenous People, women, and youth, to actively participate in climate governance and decision-making. Human Rights Based Approach for climate action Engage both state and non-state actors to promote narratives of a just and feminist economy. Dedicated to coalition-building across civil society, fostering knowledge and resilience. READ OUR DEMANDS

WHO IS KAMY? Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) is a women-led climate justice and feminist organisation. Since 2020, we’ve shifted national policy from awareness to rights-based action by ensuring those most affected lead the change. Our theory of change is simple: true sustainability emerges when power shifts to the people. We centre Indigenous communities, women, youth, workers, persons with disabilities, and other frontline groups—recognising their lived realities as evidence for policy change. Through community consultations and movement-building, we co-create solutions that embed justice, gender equity, and social inclusion into Malaysia’s climate response. We mobilise to hold duty-bearers accountable and reimagine systems by rewriting the rules of climate governance from the ground up. FOCUS AREAS Indigenous people Business and Human Rights Just Energy Transition Climate Communication Legal Empowerment Gender & Women Human Rights Based Approach for Climate Action Ensuring that government and businesses entities fulfil their responsibilities as duty-bearers. Empower vulnerable communities, such as Indigenous People, women, and youth, to actively participate in climate governance and decision-making. Engage both state and non-state actors to promote narratives of a just and feminist economy. Dedicated to coalition-building across civil society, fostering knowledge and resilience.

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 Our updates from Geneva 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 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. 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.

Let's go down the street This open call is for individuals who want to protest and do art activities Send us a DM Women-gender climate program This open call is for KAMY's climate programme in 2022. Email your CV to us! More Info Communication Research Team that dissects climate issues to the audience on social media sites. Send us your CV and reason you are interested in this position. Email LENSA IKLIM Facilitator & Rapporteur Facilitator and Rapporteur for the first phase workshop June-July Click here Job Ad: Research Intern We are looking for a research intern. Click the button below for more information! More Info Finance Admin Finance Admin Closed Job Ad: Research Associate This job ad is for the Lensa Iklim program related to climate journalism in Malaysia. Click the button below for more information! More Info

MEDIA KAMY media footprint Anchor 1 21 March 2025 Can CCUS save Malaysia’s oil and gas industry? From: The Edge 25 February 2025 As Malaysia cuts fossil fuel jobs, how can workers prepare for the energy transition? From: Eco-Business 19 March 2025 Revise carbon capture bill for full regulation of projects, govt urged From: FMT 24 February 2025 Malaysia akan memperkenalkan undang -undang yang mewajibkan total persetujuan masyarakat setempat untuk diasuransikan sebelum perkembangan baru | Berita | Ekologis From: Kastra.co 10 March 2025 CCUS Bill 2025: A necessary step or a risk to Malaysia’s environment? From: The Malaysian Reserve 17 February 2025 Malaysia to introduce laws that require full consent of local communities to be secured before new developments From: Eco-Business 1 2 3 ... 30 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 ... 30

TUNTUTAN KAMY BM Mandarin English Muat turun 内阁部长及国会议员把气候变化课题视为一场危机，并宣布环境紧急动议 致力打造可永续发展的低碳排放量经济 加强保护环境的法律与执法 透明化数据与资料，让地方政府与州政府更透明，更负责任 在应对气候变化的后果时，优先选择接近生态系统和自然环境的应对方式 在土地使用方面，优先考量自然环境与人类（人类和自然环境在利润之上） 正义地处理原住民土地问题，并确保原住民的同意是自由的, 自发 的，且是在了解状况的情况下给（Free Prior Informed Consent） 提高社会对气候变化议题的醒觉 在批准基础设施的建设之前以可持续发展和自然环境保护做为先决条件

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