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Reza Ali In my latest video, I talk about why we all need a personal net zero target. Watch the video here https://youtu.be/jtZbIORVfRY The reality of climate change is undeniable. From rising sea levels to extreme weather events, the consequences of inaction are staring us in the face. Governments, corporations, and international organizations have critical roles to …
As Malaysia works toward its climate goals, it is essential to draw lessons from successful international models. One such model is the UK Climate Change Act 2008, which has helped the UK establish a clear framework for tackling climate change.
In my latest video, I explore how the Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN) can be improved by incorporating three key elements from the UK’s approach: clear accountability, enforcement of shortfall mechanisms, and independent oversight.
Watch the video to understand how these changes could make a difference for Malaysia’s climate future
In this blog post, I explore why Malaysia’s draft climate legislation (RUUPIN) needs to be revised to incorporate legally binding carbon emissions targets to secure a future of effective climate action.
On October 4, 2024, Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability released a consultation paper on RUUPIN, which offers the chance to reshape the country’s climate goals. While Malaysia’s National Climate Policy 2.0 sets net-zero goals, the draft RUUPIN currently leans on policy-driven targets, which may not be as effective as the UK Climate Change Act 2008—which mandates legally binding emissions targets and carbon budgets.
https://youtu.be/yWnLtre7_2o How did the UK go from being coal-powered to shutting down its last coal-fired power plant in 2024? What lessons can Malaysia learn from the UK’s journey to cleaner energy? In this video, I explore the UK’s energy transition, focusing on two key success factors: The UK’s transition away from coal offers valuable insights …
Read moreThe End of Coal: What Malaysia Can Learn from the UK’s Success
In the face of the Paris Climate Agreement and global Net Zero aspirations, it’s clear that sustainable development presents one of the largest change management challenges in human history. We’re being called to transition away from fossil fuels and towards cleaner energy, but this must happen while ensuring that everyone’s basic needs are met and …
Read moreWhy I Approach Sustainable Development as a Change Management Challenge
2024, the UK marked a historic milestone by shutting down its last coal-fired power plant. This achievement is a huge step toward their legally binding goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050. But how did they do it, and what can Malaysia learn from their experience?
In this introduction video, Reza Ali sets the stage for his “Understanding Sustainable Development Series” by discussing the importance of sustainable development and why it is crucial to start with the basics. He draws a parallel to the dystopian world of Mad Max: Fury Road, showing the potential consequences of unsustainable development. He then introduces the series, which aims to guide viewers through the history of sustainable development, key milestones, and the role of both individuals and corporations in contributing to a sustainable future.
My father, Ali Aziz, wrote several plays and books during the 50s and 60s. The three that I know of is Chuchu Dato’ Merah, Dang Anom and Hang Jebat Menderhaka. All 3 had movie adaptations with the same name involving giants of Malaysian movie industry like Husain Hanif, M Amin and Nordin Ahmad. Many have …
I’ll be live streaming again at 1700 20 June 2020. The link to the livestream is as below. Everyone goes through a phase of not enjoying their job and feeling that their career is going nowhere. Sometimes that feeling never really ends and when that happens, the only recourse is to look forward to retirement. …
Why do I spend so much the vlogging? There are many reasons but my most important reason is that I want the world through YouTube to witness to my life.