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by admin | Jul 19, 2018 | #MYD, Blog, MYD Training Series, MYD2018, UNFCCC
The Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) is organizing its 6th Training Series on the 21st of July 2018. The upcoming Training Series will be on Climate Finance. This session will be focusing on the role of climate finance in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Dr. Gary Theseira will be leading the session as our trainer. Dr. Gary is the Deputy Under Secretary of the Environmental Management and the Climate Change Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Malaysia, pending new structural changes. Previously, he has served as the Senior Research Officer at the Tropical Forest Biodiversity Centre, at the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). Dr. Gary’s expertise lies in climate change policy and sustainable development. He is part of the Ministerial Core Group and the National Climate Change negotiators team (for COP7, COP12-23 and Rio+20), and has coordinated Like-Minded Developing Countries Group, the Group of 77 and China, and the ASEAN Member States in international climate change negotiations. He is also involved in the preparation of National Submissions and Communications to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Global Environment Facility and Green Climate Fund, supervise and monitor the implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism, as well as assist in REDD+ readiness and baseline planning and implementation.
Light refreshments will be served after the event. Don’t forget to bring your own utensils in effort to go green!
Details
The event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends to learn more about Malaysia’s involvement in UNFCCC! Below are the details of the event:
Date: 21st July 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
Trainer: Dr. Gary W. Theseira
Venue:
Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre (KLTC)
The University of Nottingham Teaching Centre
Level 2, Chulan Tower
No. 3, Jalan Conlay
50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
https://www.nottingham.edu.my/AboutUs/Datesandcampusinformation/Mapsanddirections/KLTC.aspx
Location
Registration
The Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) is a group of passionate Malaysian individuals who represent the local youth climate movement at international climate conferences, such as the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Dedicated to raising awareness of climate policies amongst Malaysians, the youth are mentored and trained to translate technical policies into more relevant and relatable information for the public. MYD holds speaking engagements with various climate organizations to better understand the current landscape of local and international climate policies. In doing so, MYD endeavors to hold Malaysian leaders accountable for the promises made at international climate summits.
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by admin | Jun 7, 2018 | #MYD, Knowledge, MYD Training Series, MYD2018, UNFCCC
The Malaysian Youth Delegation presents the fourth installment of our Training Series. Ms. Tina Carmillia, an environmental journalist and producer for BFM radio, will be delivering a talk on how to communicate climate change effectively and persuasively through art and editorial. She will be sharing her experience as a journalist and radio producer on informing the public about climate change. Join us to pick up some tips and pointers on spreading awareness, and to contribute to the discussion!
The event is free of charge and open to the public. Please register for the event in the form below.
Details
- Date: 9th June 2018 (Saturday)
- Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm
- Venue: Hall 1, Graduate Centre, Sunway University
- Speaker: Ms. Tina Carmilia, Journalist and Producer for BFM
Location
Schedule
- 9:30-10:00am- Registration
- 10:00-11:30am- Training Series
- 11:30am-12:00pm – Q&A
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Refreshments
- 1:00pm – End
Registration
#MYD Training Series – Training on UNFCCC negotiations and media work with various climate experts, government bodies and civil society leaders. Each session will run for approximately 2 hours and will be available on Facebook for future reference.
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by admin | May 31, 2018 | #MYD, Blog, ClimateAction, MYD2018, UNFCCC
In light of the discussions on the Pakatan Harapan’s manifesto as the new ruling government, my friends adjured me on what I had envisioned for the new Malaysia by 2020. It was a loaded question!
Being with the Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD), our team battles the ticking time to tackle issues regarding climate action to the best of our capabilities. The newly formed government’s manifesto envisions Malaysia to transform its economy, governance, social well-being, and our concern, the environment.
Our voice certainly isn’t representative of the entire Malaysian youth but one thing remains indisputable: every Malaysian youth wants a brighter future, better world for themselves and the next generation. Therefore, in the spirit of climate action, we progressed by conducting a training series to assist our fellow members and interested youth/public with knowledge on climate action.
The Third Training Series happened on May 27, 2018 as we welcomed our honourable speaker, Mr. Nithi Nesadurai, who is the President of Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM) to share his knowledge on the Role of Civil Society Organisations in Climate Negotiations and his vast experiences by attending the Conference of Parties (COP). During the commencement of his sharing session, he expressed his gratitude towards young leaders, who were of great help in environmental related projects.
Mr Nithi Nesadurai, President of EPSM, giving a brief introduction.
Mr. Nithi started with explaining the background of COP and Operasi Lalang. According to him, in the 1980s, the general relationship between government and environmental organisations were strained but eventually turned relaxed as they grew being supportive of each other due to these organisations’ help under technical areas to the government. Nonetheless, it would be ignorant on our part to dismiss the effort put in by these groups to hasten environmental action. He then proceeded to speak about the interactions of the society and government, and society with international negotiations w.r.t climate negotiations.
After this, we had shifted to learning on the process leading to Rio Summit under the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). Within the Rio Declaration, Agenda 21 aimed to improve sustainable development and action in the 21st century. In this agenda under Section 3, groups such as women, children/youth, indigenous people were incorporated.
Participants and MYD members listening to the intriguing talk!
One of the crucial component of this talk was the role of Climate Action Network (CAN) in Climate Change action. One of this organisation’s aims were to withhold the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), which has been subtly fading in the recent climate negotiations. He explained that with CBDR, the developed countries were ought to initiate and set leadership example by reducing the emissions first, which was to be followed by the developing countries under the funding and technological assistance by the developed to aid a low-carbon development. Mr. Nithi highlighted the differences in approach for the Global North and Global South. Typically, the North tended to go in depth into one specific area of policy whereas the South often covered wider aspect but weren’t comprehensive.
The roles and structure of CAN was also explained briefly. CAN in climate negotiations, is consistently working towards inducing more ambitious climate change regimes and effective lobbying, for instance, directly engaging with negotiators, sharing viewpoints and gaining knowledge He explained about hpw ECO was a highly regarded daily use bulletin in the climate policy arena. It generally gave an insight on the events and news that had occurred the previous day. He had also explained the infamous “Fossil of The Day” – an event that identified a respective country that proved to be an obstruction or a nation that attempted to stall negotiations in a given day or time period during COPs.
As he headed towards the end of the sharing session, he listed some challenges as well. First and foremost, was pertaining to the badges. He notified us that Poland did not like civil society organisations and it would be against the law to rally. Secondly, the meetings enabled for the civil society would be diminished due to lesser number of yellow badges in contention.
At the end of the talk, Mr Nithi gave a round of advices to the civil society participants for learning and understanding issues. He emboldened us to select an issue that is appealed to oneself. He encouraged to seek answers from people that could clarify one’s queries and asked to join the respective working groups.
The day ended with giving the token of appreciation to Mr. Nithi Nesadurai.
Aida Amirul, the emcee of the day delivered her appreciation to Mr Nithi.
‘Plants bring good smiles’ – Mr. Nithi’s handed over a chili plant by Lhavanya.
A token of appreciation to Brixston Academy, our location provider.
‘The Dream Team’ with their ultimate C for Climate Change sign.
In the spirit of TS 3 this week, I would like to dedicate this piece to all the prominent figures in MYD who have inspired the pioneers to become the kind of environmentalists that we are today. Even though MYD works progressively in pace, we are the backbone of society and one of the country’s pillar of strength. We often don’t realise that we are where we are today not solely through our own efforts. Somewhere in the past, someone has revolutionised the way succeeding generations should live, whether it was by improving their way of life through material means or by reforming their intellect. Indeed, MYD family will stand true to our own purpose. Cheers to the upcoming Training Series!
Written by Sarah
Edited by Varun
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by admin | May 24, 2018 | #MYD, Knowledge, MYD Training Series, MYD2018, UNFCCC
Details:
As part of the MYD Training Series, Mr. Nithi Nesadurai, President of Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM) and Regional Coordinator of Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA), will deliver a talk on how Civil Society Organization (CSO) play a crucial role in at the UNFCCC level and how observers contribute in the overall power play of the international climate negotiation process.
This event is open to everyone, so do come!
Date: 27th May 2018 (Sunday)
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Venue: Brixsten Academy, No, 69,71,73 (Mezzanine Floor) Jalan SS22/19, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Speaker: Nithi Nesadurai, President of Environmental Protection Society Malaysia (EPSM) and Regional Coordinator of Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA)
Schedule:
- 9:00-9:30am- Registration
- 9:30-11:30am- Training Series
- 11:30am-12:00pm – Q&A
- 12:00pm – End
Registration
#MYD Training Series – Training on UNFCCC negotiations and media work with various climate experts, government bodies and civil society leaders. Each sessions will run for approximately 2 hours and will be available on Facebook for future reference.
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by admin | May 16, 2018 | #MYD, MYD2018, UNFCCC, YouthStatement
MEDIA STATEMENT
16 MAY 2018
MALAYSIAN YOUTH DELEGATION CALLS ON PAKATAN HARAPAN GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN CLIMATE ACTION IN MALAYSIA
With the historic win by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the 14th General Elections on 9th May 2018 under their belt, the Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD) urges the PH government to prioritise climate change and environmental issues, as stated in their Buku Harapan. The Malaysian Youth Delegation wishes to bring forward three key areas of focus for the coalition as the transition to government gets underway:
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Importance must be placed on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE)
Since its inception in 2004, NRE has been a key factor in the fight against climate change, and in managing Malaysia’s vast and rich natural resources, which are crucial to our economy. NRE has not been named as one of the first 10 ministries by the Prime Minister. While we understand that more ministries will be announced at a later date, we must stress the importance of maintaining the NRE portfolio. Furthermore, we call for the strengthening of the Environmental Management and Climate Change Division within NRE. We believe it would provide better guidance over mitigation and adaptation plans in the face of climate change and adverse weather events, as well as further advocate climate change education among Malaysians. Additionally, NRE plays a crucial role in maintaining 50% of our forest cover, which was initially pledged in 1992 by Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, then later reiterated in 2015 by former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak. We urge the PH government to maintain this commitment as Malaysia’s forests play an important role in preserving our rich biodiversity, while acting as a natural carbon sink.
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Transparency and inclusion in environmental and sustainability promises (7, 8, 39)
We laud PH in calling itself an environmentally friendly government, and we look forward to the roll out of the sustainability measures mentioned in Promise 39 of Buku Harapan. The intent to form a National Coordination Council for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation is commendable, but it will need to be inclusive. We call upon the PH government to provide youth a seat at the table so that our voices can be heard. Climate change is the most pressing global issue of our time and the youth of this country, who will face the full brunt of climate change in the coming decades, deserve to have a platform to contribute fresh ideas. Further emphasis should be placed on our National Adaptation Plan as a means of protecting Malaysians who will be vulnerable to climate impacts presently and in the future.
The reintroduction of petrol subsidies, decrease in excise duties of imported cars and the abolishment of highway tolls will encourage use of private vehicles, which is contradictory to other sustainable development plans. To counteract this, efforts in enhancing public transport nationwide need to be ramped up. MYD commends the plan to put 10,000 new public buses on the road. These buses should should be a mix of electric and Euro 6 fuel efficient buses, and should be part of comprehensive plans on providing better, cleaner and safer modes of transportation, accessible to all Malaysians. A success story that should be emulated across the nation is the Smart Selangor Free Bus program. Additionally, incentives for hybrid and electric vehicles should be reintroduced in the next National Budget.
The goal of 40% carbon emissions reduction by 2020 is ambitious and is laudable, but requires further delineation and should be aligned with the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) pledged by Malaysia in ratifying the Paris Agreement. To achieve this goal, emphasis will have to be placed on not just the energy sector by way of renewable energy investments, but also other major GHG-contributing sectors such as the transportation, waste management and agricultural sectors. That being said, our renewable energy future shall be nuclear-free and MYD fully supports the PH government’s stance on this. To facilitate this, we urge to maintain and strengthen the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), as we forge a path forward to a low-carbon society in Malaysia.
MYD is willing to participate and engage as a youth and environmental CSO in Malaysia, should there be a monitoring committee organised to ensure delivery of promises.
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Continued commitment and ratcheting up of NDCs in accordance with the Paris Agreement 2015 (Article 4)
In Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contribution, submitted to the UNFCCC, Malaysia has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of GDP by 35% by 2030 relative to the emissions intensity of GDP in 2005, with an additional 10% upon receipt of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building from developed nations. MYD expects the PH government not only to commit to maintaining this pledge, but to also ratchet up and increase ambition in accordance with Article 4 of the Paris Agreement.
While there is a need for all nations to increase their ambitions via NDCs, there is also the need for increased assistance from developed nations. MYD expects the PH government to continue to fight for equitable climate solutions for Malaysia on the international stage, especially in the realms of climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building to fulfil the 10% conditional GHG emissions intensity of GDP reduction.
In accordance with Article 11 of the Paris Agreement, we also encourage the PH government to place priority on climate change capacity building. We need to equip Malaysians with the skills necessary to think of solutions and take actions to adapt to adverse climate impacts such as unpredictable rainfall and flash floods which have struck our country in recent years.
As Malaysia turns a new leaf, many reforms will be made. In the midst of this, we must ensure the focus on climate action is not lost. MYD is encouraged by the promises made by the PH government and we look forward to engaging in a meaningful manner for a brighter, more sustainable and safer Malaysia.
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by admin | Feb 9, 2018 | #MYD, Blog, MYD2017, Testimonial, UNFCCC, YOUNGO
MYD Annual Report 2017 is a recollection of Malaysian Youth Delegation’s highlight moments and our financial report for the period Jan 2017 to Dec 2017.
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