Environmental Justice
Climate change is a global reality, yet its consequences impact the population unequally. Environmental issues such as floods, air and water pollution, and landslides, threaten everyone’s lives.
But vulnerable communities are particularly at risk because they often lack the resources and infrastructure to effectively respond to and recover from these disasters. And that’s why we need to talk about environmental justice!
3 billion
people in the world live in places vulnerable to the climate crisis.
Source: IPCC
10 countries
represent almost 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Source: Carbon Brief
2 million
people have died in the last 50 years as a result of extreme events and natural disasters influenced by climate change.
Source: WMO
The problem
We are experiencing a climate emergency!
The impacts of global warming, driven mainly by human action, have never been so evident. Reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warn us that extreme weather phenomena are rapidly worsening, increasing in intensity and frequency.
Damage caused to some ecosystems and communities are already irreversible. We are not prepared for the consequences that are happening today, in addition to the immense loss of biodiversity, this is costing lives.
Understand the issues better
Ummah 4 Earth
Our Work with Allies
What we do
We work to amplify voices of communities most exposed to climate change. Solutions need to be worked on together, to ensure a space for people in decision-making processes. With it, we can demand governments and decision-makers to implement urgent, effective measures that prevent new tragedies.
People are part of the solution! Limiting the planet’s temperature rise to 1.5°C would substantially reduce projected losses and damage. To achieve this, we must combat pollution at its source, protect forests, guarantee participation of people most vulnerable to the climate crisis, and develop mechanisms for adaptation, mitigation and environmental restoration.
How you can help
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Join the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Unite to cut single-use plastic. Call on the Malaysian government to lead for a robust Global Plastics Treaty. Together, we make a difference!
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Clean air for Malaysia
Sign the petition today to fight for clean air. Air pollution is a silent and indiscriminate killer, affecting all of us. And, we need our government to act swiftly to protect our basic right to clean air.
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Every Donation Counts
We can’t do this without your help. Take action for environment protection, please make a donation today.
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ASEAN’s critical moment for environmental rights
Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, the region stands at a pivotal crossroads.
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Malaysia in the hot seat to champion ASEAN Environmental Rights Framework
Civil society groups and trade unions urge Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar to champion clean air for all, indigenous rights, workers rights under the framework of climate justice at the ASEAN Summit 2025
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Japan must stop derailing Southeast Asia’s energy transition
Communities in Southeast Asia have been hit hardest and worst by the impacts of the climate crisis and by Japanese-financed fossil fuel projects. We demand that Japan shift its support from fossil fuels to community-supported renewable energy systems.