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Morning BriefSarawak's Plan To Be A Renewable Energy ExporterRecognising Sarawak's energy supply potential - both renewable and conventional - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested the state to begin supplying its excess electricity to the southern Philippines through Sabah, starting next year. Dr Renard Siew, Climate change and sustainability expert, shares his views on this development.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-02-1810 min

People, Planet, ProfitBuilding The Foundation For An ASEAN Carbon MarketCarbon markets received a big boost during the COP29 UN Climate Change Conference with member states adopting new guidelines for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. How will this shape the development of the carbon market landscape moving forward especially in ASEAN? We discuss this with Dr. Renard Siew, President of the Malaysia Carbon Market Association.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0920 min

Morning BriefCOP29: Progress On Climate Finance And Carbon MarketsCOP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan ended in dramatic fashion - negotiations were held until the wee hours of Sunday morning before an agreement was reached on a new climate financing goal of $300 billion US dollars. How will the outcome of COP29 shape the climate agenda moving forward, especially in ASEAN? We discuss this with climate expert Dr. Renard Siew.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2410 min

Morning BriefIs Malaysia Prepared for Hotter Climes?MetMalaysia has issued a series of Level 1 heatwave alerts this week across the country, with the hotter temperatures and less rainfall also resulting in critical water shortages in the northern region. Sustainability specialist Dr. Renard Siew weighs in on the mitigation and adaptation policies needed for Malaysia to adjust to increasingly warmer weather.Image Credit: shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-3110 min

People, Planet, ProfitKuamut Rainforest Project Pioneer Of Malaysian Carbon CreditsThe Bursa Carbon Exchange is set to offer its first locally-based carbon credits this year from the Kuamut Rainforest Conservation Project in the state of Sabah. What is involved in launching a successful nature-based carbon credit project and how should Malaysia leverage on its natural heritage to benefit from carbon trading? We discuss this sustainability and climate change specialist Dr. Renard Siew.People, Planet, Profit is brought to you by UMW Toyota.Image Credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-04-2222 min

The LITE Breakfast - Radio Station [ENG]LITE I Malaysia Heatwave (Dr Renard Siew)Malaysia has been going through a severe heatwave. What’s causing this, and what does this mean for the future of our climate? Today on #TheLITEBreakfast Terry speaks with Dr Renard Siew, environmentalist and climate change specialist, to find out more.2024-04-1511 min

Consider ThisConsider This: Energy Transition — Portfolios, Policies & PrioritiesThe recent Cabinet reshuffle saw the creation of a new Energy Transition and Public Utilities Ministry which carved the energy portfolio out from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change. What that might mean for climate governance? And what should be the priorities of the Energy Transition Ministry to ensure the smooth transition towards renewable energy sources? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Renato Lima De Oliveira and Dr Renard Siew. 2024-01-2226 min

Morning BriefImproving Energy Efficiency Through The EECA BillOn Monday, the government tabled the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, also known as the EECA, for the first reading in Parliament. The proposed law is part of broader efforts to reduce Malaysia’s carbon emissions by mandating high-intensive energy users to manage energy consumption. How might this law work in practice? We discuss the implications of the bill with sustainability and climate change expert Dr. Renard Siew.Image credit: Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-1011 min

Consider ThisConsider This: World Population Day | Beyond NumbersJuly 11th marks World Population Day, which aims to draw global attention towards rising world population and the effect it is putting on our natural resources, climate and on the planet overall. On this episode of #ConsiderThis we explore the challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions surrounding population dynamics, reproductive rights, and the pursuit of a sustainable and equitable future for all. Melisa Idris speaks to planetary health expert Professor Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, and sustainability specialist Dr Renard Siew.2023-07-1123 min

People, Planet, ProfitDemystifying The Sustainability LandscapeIf you're new to the sustainability sphere, navigating the various metrics and methodologies in existence can be incredibly confusing. A new book looks to demystify the standards in play and discusses the trends driving the ESG conversation. We speak to Dr. Renard Siew, the author of the "Sustainability Analytics Toolkit for Practitioners" on key themes in this space.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-3021 min

Morning BriefCrunch Time On Climate Change Action At COP27This Sunday, leaders from government, business and civil society spheres will convene in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt for the United Nations Conference of Parties climate summit, or COP27. Although countries pledged to implement more ambitious climate change plans after last year’s COP26 in Glasgow, only 24 countries out of 193 have actually submitted updated plans to the UN. As the world experiences more extreme weather patterns and natural disasters, will leaders prioritize action over rhetoric to combat climate change? We discuss expectations for the summit with sustainability expert Dr Renard Siew. Image credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.comS...2022-11-0309 min

Healthcare RedefinedNo planet, no patient: healthcare going greenOur final podcast of the series addresses the opportunities for building an environmentally sustainable and climate friendly healthcare sector. What is driving green house gas emissions in the hospital sector and what mitigation and adaptation efforts need to be taken? And can digital health offer low-carbon solutions? Speakers include: Robert Metzke, global head of sustainability, PhilipsDr Renard Siew, Climate Reality Leader for the Climate Reality ProjectDr. Renzo Guinto, chief planetary health scientist, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, Malaysia and director, Planetary and Global Health Program, St. Luke's Medical Center, Philippines Moderated by Elizabeth S...2022-09-2136 min

Enterprise ExploresESG Investing : Profits Over Social Goals?Despite rising popularity, are ESG investments really delivering the positive impact it’s supposed to? According to the Harvard Business Review, this is not always the case. The funds contained within these investments are not the same as capital that’s needed to effect change within the ESG space as they are focused on financial returns. We speak to Dr Renard Siew, Sustainability and Climate Change expert to get his thoughts on this.Image Credit: Shutterstock | TA designSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-2320 min

Morning BriefHeatwaves Highlight Climate Change RiskEuropean countries are facing some of the most sweltering temperatures on record, as severe heatwaves affect the UK, France, Portugal, Spain and Greece. This phenomena isn’t unique to Europe - India and Northern Australia went through extreme heatwaves in March, while Japan had the worst heatwave in 150 years last month. Sustainability specialist Dr. Renard Siew explains the links to climate change and why governments need to take stronger action to combat risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-2010 min

RealiTEA PodcastEpisode 54 - Malaysia Is Not Okay: Our Unfortuantes Stories of Climate Change, Grief and (Possibly) HopeJoin Eliya, Shazwani, Sharmine and Syaza as they held a roundtable with an expert about Malaysia’s climate change and its relevance with capitalism in the economy. Embedded in today's discussion include the two goals, that of, SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, as we explore the climate change myths, the rise of consequences and linkages of environmental issue with industrial capitalism will be further discussed with Dr. Renard Siew.SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & CommunitiesSDG 13: Climate Change#Environmentalism #PeerToPeer #UnitedNations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #17SDG #PublicRelations #UiTMMassCommConnect with us on our so...2022-01-2230 min

Climate ConversationsIn Malaysia, will historic floods bring climate adaptation even more clearly into focus? | EP 60At least 50 people died and thousands more saw their homes washed away in recent floods that hit Peninsula Malaysia. Could more have been done on flood management? How can politics, finance, data and technology come together to deal with more frequent, intense and potentially unpredictable storms? Jaime Ho speaks to Renard Siew, Climate Change Adviser to the Centre for Governance and Political Studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-1419 min

ideaXmeEU Commissioner Calls For Greater International CollaborationDr Renard Siew, Climate Change Activist and ideaXme Climate Change Ambassador interviews Virginijus Sinkevičius, EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries. Amongst the many subjects discussed, they talk of COP26, climate change activism, key objectives for 2022 and the Commissioner's new legislation relating to deforestation. Virginijus Sinkevičius biography: Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries 2019-present Minister of Economy and Innovation 2017-2019 Member of the Parliament 2016-2019 Chair of the Committee on Economics of the Parliament 2016-2017 Deputy Leader of the Lithuanian Farmers and Gr...2021-12-1330 min

Millennials BolehMillennials Boleh: Be Green [Part 1]Episode 8: After a short hiatus, Millennials Boleh is back with a green series. Recently, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP 26) was held, reigniting the necessary conversation surrounding climate action. With this in mind, I spoke to Dr Renard Siew, Asia's very own green warrior. In this first episode of the green series, Dr Renard Siew, who is a sustainability and climate activist proffered his insights on green awareness, climate activists such as Greta Thurnberg, sustainable development, and "greenwashing". Tune in for a journey off the beaten (but needed) track. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...2021-11-1330 min

The BarS02E04 - Let's Talk About: The EnvironmentIn this episode of The Bar, we are joined by Dr Renard Siew who is the founder of Accelerating Climate Action as well as Claire Sancelot who is the Founder/CEO of The Hive, a zero waste chain store in Malaysia. We will be talking about the current climate crisis that is happening and the ways that we can make a difference to help our planet, both corporate and individually. The Bar is a weekly podcast based in KL, hosted by Gary Liew & Shanggar Ganesh which covers a wide array of topics from film & pop culture to socio-politics and everything...2021-11-1029 min

Bicara Supply Chain157. How do we get started with sustainability?Guest Name: Renard Siew , Sustainability & climate change specialist, Board of Advisor to CENT-GPS, Language: English, Publication date: Oct 06. 2021 Dr Renard Siew is Board of Advisor to CENT-GPS where he is responsible for advancing the organization's work in the field of climate change and sustainability. He is the Founder of Accelerating Climate Action and has served as Co-Chair of the Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management Working Committee and UNEP-FI’s Collective Commitment on Climate Action. In 2020, he was appointed an SDG Champion-Climate Action by the World Economic Forum (WEF). He is a member of the WEF Ex...2021-10-0611 min

ideaXmeClimateLaunchpad World's Largest Green Business CompetitionDr Renard Siew, Climate Change Advisor, Centre For Governance and Political Studies Kuala Lumpur and ideaXme Climate Change ambassador, interviews Frans Nauta, founder ClimateLaunchpad www.climatelaunchpad.org and Climate-KIC Accelerator. Climate-KIC Accelerator is the world's largest support program for clean-tech startups. Over its 8 years of operation it supported more than 1.500 startups, that raised over 1,5 B€ in follow on funding. ClimateLaunchpad, discussed in this interview is the world's largest green business ideas competition. It operates in 60 countries and has supported more than 3.000 teams. EIT Climate-KIC: As deputy director Entrepreneurship of EIT Climate-KIC Fr...2020-12-2337 min

100 Leaders with Delwin Keasberry#07 Conversation: Facing the Realities of Climate Change with Dr Renard SiewDr Renard Siew shares insights about why climate change is the challenge of this generation, survival, and practical ideas to be part of the solution.2019-09-2043 min