… upbringing in North Borneo, Malaysia, where the disproportionate effects of climate change on indigenous people are unmistakable, was extremely formative in his passion for a … groups are often unprepared to cope with the accelerating consequences of climate change, including extreme heat waves, frequent landslides, prolonged droughts, and more. … such initiatives relies on collaboration with diverse stakeholders; these include financial institutions, private companies, non-profit organizations, utilities, and communities—all …