Science Media Centre Malaysia is an information resource centre aimed at promoting accurate and evidence-based reporting especially on complex or controversial science issues in the media. We connect journalists to credible and articulate scientists from across various research fields. We also help scientists to communicate their research effectively and ultimately make science mainstream and accessible to the public.

Climate Experts

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The Climate Media Exchange is a dynamic platform designed to foster collaboration between climate experts and local journalists. Our mission is to promote environmental and climate reporting in Malaysia by providing a dedicated space for knowledge exchange and the dissemination of accurate and impactful climate information. Through this platform, we aim to empower journalists with the tools and expertise needed to effectively cover climate issues, thereby contributing to informed public discourse and proactive climate action.

To reach out to experts and facilitate interviews, please contact us at info@sciencemediacentremalaysia.com

Academia

Dr Helena Varkkey

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Expertise:

Air Pollution
Environmental Politics
Palm Oil

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Professor Dr Joy Jacqueline Pereira

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Expertise:

Environmental Geology
Climate Change Adaptation
Disaster Risk Reduction

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Dr Renard Siew

Malaysia’s Centre for Governance and Political Studies (Cent-GPS)

Expertise:

Climate Change
Sustainability 

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Professor Emeritus Dato’ ChM. Dr Mazlin Bin Mokhtar, FASc., FMIC

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Expertise:

Environmental Chemistry
Sustainable Development
Environmental Management
Climate Change Policy

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Dr Viknesh Andiappan

Swinburne University of Technology

Expertise:

Net-zero energy supply chains
Net-zero energy systems
Energy decarbonisation

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Dr Yusri Yusop

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Expertise:

Meteorology
Atmosphere Science
Environmental Engineering

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NGO

Lavanya Rama Iyer

WWF-Malaysia

Expertise:

Sustainable Development
Climate Change Policy
Climate Governance

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Nithi Nesadurai

Climate Action Network Southeast Asia

Expertise:

Climate Change Policy
Climate Finance

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The Climate Media Exchange, brought to you by the Environmental Defense Fund, connects climate experts with local journalists to enhance environmental and climate reporting in Malaysia. As this database is ever-growing and constantly updated, please email us at info@sciencemediacentremalaysia.com if you wish to be included as an expert.

Disclaimer: Experts involved are not responsible for any disputes between Science Media Centre (SMC) Malaysia and third parties. They act independently and are not representatives of SMC in any capacity.

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