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Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia Archive
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![IPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Current global response insufficient; ‘transformative changes’ needed to restore and protect nature; opposition from vested interests can be overcome for public […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/header-115x115.png "Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented,’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’")
Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented,’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) Current global response insufficient; ‘transformative changes’ needed to restore and protect nature; opposition from vested interests can be overcome for public […] -
![IPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shutterstock_133402562_preview-1-115x115.jpeg "Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people")
Worsening worldwide land degradation now ‘critical,’ undermining well-being of 3.2 billion people
Posted on March 26, 2018 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn 26 March, 2018 Main cause of species loss; driver of the migration of millions of people by 2050 In landmark 3-year assessment report, 100+ experts outline costs, dangers […] -
![UNU Int’l Institute Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 18 July 2016 Assembled by UNU-IIGH, six papers underline the value of applying science, technology to reduce disaster-related health risks; productivity in many jobs seen […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1736605-nato-broni-krajow-czlonkowskich-657-323-115x115.jpg "Heatwaves, typhoons, floods, landslides: Researchers detail rising health risks of disasters")
Heatwaves, typhoons, floods, landslides: Researchers detail rising health risks of disasters
Posted on July 18, 2016 | No CommentsUNU Int’l Institute Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 18 July 2016 Assembled by UNU-IIGH, six papers underline the value of applying science, technology to reduce disaster-related health risks; productivity in many jobs seen […] -
![IPBES, Bonn / Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia 26 Feb 2016 Assessment Details Options for Safeguarding Pollinators Kuala Lumpur – 26 February, 2016 – […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Apis-mellifera-John-Severns-115x115.jpg "Pollinators Vital to Our Food Supply Under Threat")
Pollinators Vital to Our Food Supply Under Threat
Posted on February 26, 2016 | No CommentsIPBES, Bonn / Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia 26 Feb 2016 Assessment Details Options for Safeguarding Pollinators Kuala Lumpur – 26 February, 2016 – […] -
![MIGHT, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology) 11 Jan 2015 Additional Malaysian nanoscience research includes converting greenhouse gases into energy source; ‘Smart farming’ nanosensors; New program aims […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/main-lungs-115x115.jpg "Future of lung treatment: Malaysian scientists join Harvard team creating safe, effective nano drugs")
Future of lung treatment: Malaysian scientists join Harvard team creating safe, effective nano drugs
Posted on January 11, 2016 | No CommentsMIGHT, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology) 11 Jan 2015 Additional Malaysian nanoscience research includes converting greenhouse gases into energy source; ‘Smart farming’ nanosensors; New program aims […] -
![Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur International ‘Kitchen Cabinet’ of sustainable development advisors assesses progress at 5th annual meeting in New York Malaysia has passed an important milestone […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/GSIAC-logo1-115x115.png "Malaysia passes per capita GDP milestone en route to developed country status")
Malaysia passes per capita GDP milestone en route to developed country status
Posted on September 28, 2015 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur International ‘Kitchen Cabinet’ of sustainable development advisors assesses progress at 5th annual meeting in New York Malaysia has passed an important milestone […] -
![UNSG’s Scientific Advisory Board Paris 9 July 2015 UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board calls for advisor, not observer seat for science at leaders’ policy-making table; recommends science test for pending policy […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/8800589580_7c2c0a235f_q-115x115.jpg "Investing ~3.5% GDP in science, technology, innovation: benchmark for sustainable development")
Investing ~3.5% GDP in science, technology, innovation: benchmark for sustainable development
Posted on July 9, 2015 | No CommentsUNSG’s Scientific Advisory Board Paris 9 July 2015 UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board calls for advisor, not observer seat for science at leaders’ policy-making table; recommends science test for pending policy […] -
![United Nations University – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2c0h554.bild_-115x115.jpg "Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’")
Inclusive Wealth Index shows more than half of countries ‘consuming beyond their means’
Posted on December 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – International Human Dimensions Programme, Bonn; UN Environment Programme, Nairobi; UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 9-DEC-2014 New perspective on growth of […] -
![United Nations University UNU International Institute for Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 9 Dec. 2014 ‘Science of Systems’ comes of age in pioneering interdisciplinary programme; Secretariat opens in China In brief: […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/UNU-IIGH-pic-115x115.jpg "Creating smarter cities to promote healthier people: new global science program debuts")
Creating smarter cities to promote healthier people: new global science program debuts
Posted on December 9, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University UNU International Institute for Global Health, Kuala Lumpur 9 Dec. 2014 ‘Science of Systems’ comes of age in pioneering interdisciplinary programme; Secretariat opens in China In brief: […] -
![Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology 2-Oct-2014 Proposed urban edition of Malaysia’s ‘smart’ eco-villages debuts Building on the poverty relief success achieved through self-sustaining high-tech “smart villages,” Malaysian innovators have […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Smart-urban-village-115x115.jpg "To help solve slums, innovators build jobs, food security into affordable housing")
To help solve slums, innovators build jobs, food security into affordable housing
Posted on October 2, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology 2-Oct-2014 Proposed urban edition of Malaysia’s ‘smart’ eco-villages debuts Building on the poverty relief success achieved through self-sustaining high-tech “smart villages,” Malaysian innovators have […] -
![Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 22-Sep-2014 Malaysia a founding nation in new global sciences education alliance New York — Malaysia today became a founding partner in the Global STEM […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/stem_header-115x115.jpg "Growing scientists: World’s future jobs are rooted in STEM")
Growing scientists: World’s future jobs are rooted in STEM
Posted on September 22, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 22-Sep-2014 Malaysia a founding nation in new global sciences education alliance New York — Malaysia today became a founding partner in the Global STEM […] -
![Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 17-Sep-2014 As nations zero in on the UN’s post-2015 global Sustainable Development Goals, innovations being successfully pioneered and demonstrated in Malaysia offer several proven […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Smart-Village-Malaysia-115x115.jpg "Malaysia’s ‘Smart Villages’ and 9 other proven ideas for sustainable development")
Malaysia’s ‘Smart Villages’ and 9 other proven ideas for sustainable development
Posted on September 17, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 17-Sep-2014 As nations zero in on the UN’s post-2015 global Sustainable Development Goals, innovations being successfully pioneered and demonstrated in Malaysia offer several proven […] -
![United Nations University – International Institute for Global Health, Malaysia 15-Jun-2014 Study in Uganda shows under-18s most vulnerable to cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhea, other water-related health risks rising with climate […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/74431_web-115x115.jpg "Health impacts of planetary change, swelling cities: New assignment for UN think tank in Malaysia")
Health impacts of planetary change, swelling cities: New assignment for UN think tank in Malaysia
Posted on June 15, 2014 | No CommentsUnited Nations University – International Institute for Global Health, Malaysia 15-Jun-2014 Study in Uganda shows under-18s most vulnerable to cholera, typhoid, acute diarrhea, other water-related health risks rising with climate […] -
![Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hosts UN-backed symposium: ‘Beyond Gross Domestic Product — Transitioning into Sustainability’ Birth weight, hours slept, eyeglasses, city birds, washing […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/gdp.09f5abf9ebcc3aa405a5c0960db4529e-115x115.jpg "Beyond GDP: innovative yardsticks of well-being, wealth")
Beyond GDP: innovative yardsticks of well-being, wealth
Posted on May 18, 2014 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hosts UN-backed symposium: ‘Beyond Gross Domestic Product — Transitioning into Sustainability’ Birth weight, hours slept, eyeglasses, city birds, washing […] -
![UN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Bonn 8 December 2013 IPBES experts cite importance of ‘co-production’ of information with indigenous people With the planet losing species 100 […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/65661_web-115x115.jpg "Indigenous knowledge: preserving biodiversity, ecosystem services")
Indigenous knowledge: preserving biodiversity, ecosystem services
Posted on December 8, 2013 | No CommentsUN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Bonn 8 December 2013 IPBES experts cite importance of ‘co-production’ of information with indigenous people With the planet losing species 100 […] -
![UN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services, Bonn 5-Nov-2013 Most of the world’s nations — unanimously committed to protecting biodiversity — nevertheless cannot measure and assess their genetic and […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IPBES-logo-115x115.jpg "Most nations lack means to assess biodiversity, key ecosystem services and their value: Experts")
Most nations lack means to assess biodiversity, key ecosystem services and their value: Experts
Posted on November 5, 2013 | No CommentsUN Intergov’l Platform on Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services, Bonn 5-Nov-2013 Most of the world’s nations — unanimously committed to protecting biodiversity — nevertheless cannot measure and assess their genetic and […] -
![Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 23 September 2013 Venture capital fund to seed building of green energy products, businesses in SE Asia; Meanwhile, Malaysians, General Electric agree […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/solar-300x201-115x115.jpg "$100M green energy megafund launched by science, investment experts in Malaysia, Japan")
$100M green energy megafund launched by science, investment experts in Malaysia, Japan
Posted on September 23, 2013 | No CommentsMalaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 23 September 2013 Venture capital fund to seed building of green energy products, businesses in SE Asia; Meanwhile, Malaysians, General Electric agree […] -
![Chair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/cattle-115x115.jpg "Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity")
Even farm animal diversity is declining as accelerating species loss threatens humanity
Posted on May 27, 2013 | No CommentsChair IPBES / Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 27-May-2013 Founding Chair of new world biodiversity body offers first public remarks The accelerating […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 1 Nov 2012 ‘Nutrition transition’ common to Mexico, India, China, other emerging economies […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/KFC-New-Promotion-115x115.jpg "Malaysia to battle ‘nutrition transition’ problem emerging worldwide: More income, poorer diet choices")
Malaysia to battle ‘nutrition transition’ problem emerging worldwide: More income, poorer diet choices
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 1 Nov 2012 ‘Nutrition transition’ common to Mexico, India, China, other emerging economies […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 16-Jul-2012 California innovation experts counseling Malaysia’s development drive An innovative, high-tech “smart village” built […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Rimbunan-Kaseh-Pulau-Manis-1-115x115.jpg "Pioneering, self-contained ‘smart village’ offers world model for rural poverty relief")
Pioneering, self-contained ‘smart village’ offers world model for rural poverty relief
Posted on July 16, 2012 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology 16-Jul-2012 California innovation experts counseling Malaysia’s development drive An innovative, high-tech “smart village” built […] -
![Earth System Science Partnership, Paris 28-Mar-2012 Brazil and India pay a high price for rapid economic growth, according to experts speaking at a major international meeting in London, Planet Under […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/42173_web-115x115.jpg "Beyond GDP: Experts preview ‘Inclusive Wealth’ index at Planet under Pressure conference")
Beyond GDP: Experts preview ‘Inclusive Wealth’ index at Planet under Pressure conference
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsEarth System Science Partnership, Paris 28-Mar-2012 Brazil and India pay a high price for rapid economic growth, according to experts speaking at a major international meeting in London, Planet Under […] -
![Earth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-jpeg-115x115.jpg "State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world")
State of the Planet: Scientists describe humanity’s global impact as ‘The Great Acceleration’ and offer ominous outlook: An uncertain future on a much hotter world
Posted on March 26, 2012 | No CommentsEarth System Science Partnership, Paris 26-Mar-2012 Time is running out to minimize the risk of setting in motion irreversible and long-term climate change and other dramatic changes to Earth’s life […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 29-Feb-2012 Educational challenges, remedies common worldwide: Experts Plugging major “leaks” of […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/image-115x115.jpg "Plug ‘leaks,’ create ‘cradle to career’ education system to meet world challenges: Top US educator")
Plug ‘leaks,’ create ‘cradle to career’ education system to meet world challenges: Top US educator
Posted on February 29, 2012 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 29-Feb-2012 Educational challenges, remedies common worldwide: Experts Plugging major “leaks” of […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 21-Feb-2012 ‘Conditions right for important reform of environmental governance’ With environmental […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photo-of-Gigiri-115x115.jpg "Create effective new global environmental agency, ministers urged")
Create effective new global environmental agency, ministers urged
Posted on February 21, 2012 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia / Malaysian Industry‑Government Group for High Technology, Kuala Lumpur 21-Feb-2012 ‘Conditions right for important reform of environmental governance’ With environmental […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia, and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 12 July 2011 Amid growing concerns about the inadequacy of today’s inter-governmental […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/zakri.gif "South East Asian nations meet on reforms to international environmental governance")
South East Asian nations meet on reforms to international environmental governance
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia, and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 12 July 2011 Amid growing concerns about the inadequacy of today’s inter-governmental […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 16 Jun 11 The success of world co-operation based on science and practiced since the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Antarctic-115x115.jpeg "Founded on science, world cooperation in Antarctica a model for meeting climate, other challenges")
Founded on science, world cooperation in Antarctica a model for meeting climate, other challenges
Posted on June 16, 2011 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Malaysia and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) 16 Jun 11 The success of world co-operation based on science and practiced since the […] -
![Office of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Government of Malaysia / and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) May 17, 2011 New York — Resolved to enter the […]](https://www.terrycollinsassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/52820906_0lo7j5ps-115x115.gif "Malaysia eyes green science, technologies for entry into world’s developed country club; Global titans of science and business volunteer to help Malaysia pioneer an environmentally-sustainable path to high income")
Malaysia eyes green science, technologies for entry into world’s developed country club; Global titans of science and business volunteer to help Malaysia pioneer an environmentally-sustainable path to high income
Posted on May 17, 2011 | No CommentsOffice of the Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, Government of Malaysia / and Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) May 17, 2011 New York — Resolved to enter the […]