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    "Climate Resilience in Southeast Asia: Strengthening the Role

    of Parliamentarians Conference"
    12th and 13th July 2024 (Friday and Saturday)
    Banquet Hall, Parliament of Malaysia
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    BACKGROUND & AGENDA


    Unprecedented levels of greenhouse gas emissions have contributed to the rapid rise in the
    warming of the earth’s surface. Southeast Asia is facing the adverse impacts of climate
    change in the form of extreme weather events, increased temperatures and changes in
    precipitation patterns that are ultimately affecting the region's rich biodiversity. This
    threatens the livelihoods of millions of people who rely on agriculture, fisheries, and
    forestry for their sustenance and income. In fact, the IPCC’s March 20 assessment warns
    that the 2020s will be perhaps the last chance to keep the global rise in temperature within
    1.5° Celsius (2.7° Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.

    Southeast Asia also faces the looming threat of sea-level rise, which has been exacerbated
    by man-made greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, warming waters, heavy rainfall,
    and accelerated melting of ice in the Arctic and Antarctica. The West Antarctic ice sheet, in
    particular, is collapsing sooner and faster than predicted.

    Additionally, the rapid urbanization and industrialisation in the region have contributed to
    escalating greenhouse gas emissions. In light of these pressing environmental concerns,
    the need for a collaborative and inclusive approach to climate change mitigation and
    adaptation in Southeast Asia has never been more critical.

    By the end of this decade, Southeast Asia’s population is expected to grow by a staggering
    35 million people. Its combined GDP is expected to grow to C$6.3 trillion by 2030. Based on
    these two factors, the region’s energy demand could increase by as much as 60% by 2040.
    The immediate challenge for policymakers in Southeast Asia as they look to the region’s
    looming power needs is ensuring accessibility and affordability while still meeting net-zero
    targets and halting biodiversity loss.

    To respond to the urgency of the situation and as Malaysia prepares to lead ASEAN in 2025,
    the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), the Parliament of Malaysia, the

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    Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and the National
    Water Services Commission (SPAN) are organizing a regional conference in Kuala Lumpur,
    Malaysia on the 12th and 13th of July 2024.

    OBJECTIVES
    The conference aims to mobilize parliamentarians from across Southeast Asia to discuss
    the complex and multifaceted issues posed by climate change in the region and ultimately
    to take action in order to address the worrying impact to the environment, the people, and
    economy.

    The Conference will also involve stakeholders, experts, members of civil society
    organizations from diverse backgrounds and disciplines across the region. Facilitating
    knowledge exchange and sharing best practices, the conference endeavors to promote
    sustainable solutions and climate-resilient strategies that can safeguard communities,
    ecosystems, and economies in the face of climate uncertainty.

    Specifically, the Conference aims to:


    ● Raise awareness among parliamentarians in Malaysia and Southeast Asia to
    promote understanding of the impacts of climate change, including ecosystems, to
    infrastructure and vulnerable communities.
    ● Foster constructive dialogues and cooperation among policymakers, stakeholders,
    and climate experts through regional and international collaboration to develop
    coherent and effective climate policies at local, national, and regional levels and
    enable sustained efforts in addressing key challenges.
    ● Share best practices, successful case studies, and lessons learned from adaptation
    and mitigation efforts in different Southeast Asian countries and foster
    interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among policymakers, experts,
    practitioners, and community representatives.
    ● Develop an action plan for parliamentarians highlighting key policy priorities,
    government agencies, civil society, and all stakeholders in Malaysia and the region to
    mitigate the impacts of and adapt to the effects of climate change.

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    AGENDA FOR DAY 1
    12th July 2024 (Friday)

    Registration

    2:00 - 3:00 pm Arrival of Participants

    Opening Ceremonies

    3:15 - 3:30 pm Welcoming Remarks

    Hon. Mercy Chriesty Barends


    Chairperson, APHR
    Member of Parliament, Indonesia

    3:30 - 4:00 pm Keynote Address

    YB Tuan Nik Nazmi Bin Nik Ahmad


    Minister
    Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)

    Panel Discussion 1: The Current State of the Climate Crisis

    4:00 - 5:30 pm Moderator: Mr. Abdul Halim Bin Jantan | Commissioner for SPAN (National
    Water Services Commission), Malaysia

    Speaker 1: Dr. Sharina Abdul Halim | Associate Professor, Institute for


    Environment and Development, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
    Global and Regional Overview on Current Climate Trends and Developments
    from the Latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.

    Speaker 2: Dr. Albert Salamanca | Senior Research Fellow, Stockholm


    Environment Institute
    Regional Overview on Current Climate Trends and Shifting Climate Landscape
    in Southeast Asia.

    Speaker 3: Dr. Dhrubajyoti Samanta | Senior Research Fellow at the Earth


    Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore,
    and is a Research Affiliate at the University of Colorado Boulder, USA
    Sea-level rise in the region, specifically looking at the unique vulnerabilities
    faced by the region’s coastal communities, ecosystems and economies.

    END OF DAY 1

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    DAY 2, 13th July 2024 (Saturday)

    Registration

    8:30 - 9:00 am Arrival of Participants

    Welcome and Introductions to Day 2 of the Conference

    9:00 - 9:15 am H.E. Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul


    Speaker
    House of Representatives, Malaysia

    Panel Discussion 2: Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment as a Constitutional


    Right

    9:15 - 11:00 am Moderator: Ms. Windi A. Imam | Country Director, Indonesia, Raoul
    Wallenberg Institute

    Speaker 1: Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr. Shad Saleem Faruqi | Professor of


    Law, University of Malaya

    Introduction to Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment as a


    Fundamental Right
    This panel will focus on advocating for a clean, healthy, and sustainable
    environment as a fundamental human right. The speaker will delve into
    incorporating the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment into
    a country’s constitution and legal framework.

    Speaker 2: Ms. Denise M. Fontanilla | Communications Lead, Global Support


    Team, Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future

    Gathering Insights: Lessons from the Philippines


    The Philippines is considered among the countries in Southeast Asia with
    more advanced policies and mechanisms in place to protect the environment
    and respond to climate change. The speaker will share the experience in the
    Philippines of having environmental rights guaranteed in their Constitution
    and how it contributed to advancing important implementing laws.

    Speaker 3: Hon. Teodoro “Teddy” Baguilat, Jr. | APHR Board Member and
    Former Member of Parliament, the Philippines

    Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Vulnerable Communities

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    Global communities face unprecedented disruptions, from rising sea levels
    and extreme weather events to prolonged droughts. This session will discuss
    how these environmental changes disproportionately affect vulnerable and
    marginalized communities (including Environmental Human Rights
    Defenders) exacerbating existing social, economic, and political inequalities,
    and how parliamentarians must take action to protect all the people that they
    serve.

    Speaker 4: Hon. Charles Santiago | APHR Co-Chairperson | Chairperson,


    Malaysia National Water Services Commission (SPAN)

    Climate Change and Water Resource Management


    Explore how climate change impacts water resource management through a
    human rights lens. Discover how vulnerable communities are
    disproportionately affected, threatening access to clean water and
    perpetuating inequalities. Discuss solutions for equitable water management
    in a changing climate.

    Discussions: What can be done and specific recommendations.

    Panel Discussion 3: Transitioning to Net Zero: Developing Regional Best Practices

    11:00 - 12:45 pm Moderator: Mr. Yin Shao Loong | Deputy Director, Khazanah Research
    Institute

    Speaker 1: Hon. Mercy Chriesty Barends | APHR Chairperson, Member of


    Parliament of Indonesia

    Green Budget Tagging: A Look at Indonesia


    An introductory perspective to green budget tagging and learning from
    practical examples in Indonesia. Explore the tools of budgetary policy-making
    to help achieve environmental and climate goals.

    Speaker 2: Hon. Pita Limjaroenrat | Member of Parliament, Thailand | APHR


    Member

    The MP’s Role in Transitioning to Net Zero


    Discover how policymakers wield influence in steering their nations towards a
    sustainable future. Explore the dynamic interplay between legislative
    decisions and the transformative journey to a net-zero future.

    Speaker 3: Hon. Raoul Manuel | Member of Parliament, The Philippines |


    APHR Member | Member of the Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future

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    From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
    Explore the dynamic shift from conventional energy sources to sustainable
    solutions and what this means for various stakeholders. Delve into the
    strategies, challenges, and game-changing innovations that are reshaping the
    energy landscape and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

    Discussions: What can be done and specific recommendations.

    12:45 - 2:00 pm LUNCH BREAK

    Panel Discussion 4: Transboundary Haze: Policy Perspectives & Collaborative Solutions

    2:00 - 3:45 pm Moderator: Hon. Mohamed Irshad | Former Member of Parliament,


    Singapore | APHR Member

    Speaker 1: Mr. Gerry Arances | Executive Director of the Center for Energy,
    Ecology, and Development and Co-Convenor of Protect Verde Island
    Passage

    An Overview of Transboundary Haze: Origins and Impacts


    Explore the issue of transboundary haze affecting multiple countries in
    Southeast Asia with an overview of its origins, impacts, and regional
    responses. Examine the various factors contributing to haze pollution and
    their impacts on human health, biodiversity, and the economies of affected
    regions.

    Speaker 2: Ms. Roslinda binti Ulang | Undersecretary of Environmental


    Management Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental
    Sustainability

    Tackling Transboundary Haze: Collaborative Solutions for Southeast Asia


    Discuss opportunities for improved regional cooperation between ASEAN
    member nations, dialogue partners, and global stakeholders.

    Speaker 3: Prof. Ang Peng Hwa | Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of
    Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University,
    Singapore

    National Strategies for Regional Cooperation: Examples and Insights


    Explore national strategies for regional cooperation, highlighting best
    practices, and valuable insights to inform collaborative initiatives.

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    Discussions: What can be done and specific recommendations.

    3:45 - 4:00 pm TEA BREAK

    4:00 - 4:15 pm Closing Remarks

    Hon. Wong Chen


    Board Member, APHR
    Member of Parliament, Malaysia

    END OF CONFERENCE

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