In this latest episode of Beyond the Headlines, we talk to Environment, Natural Resources & Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad about how the govt plans to improve mitigation systems against extreme weather and climate change.

We discuss the recent fallen trees in KL, the onset of the southwest monsoon and the extreme weather it will bring, as well as the concerns raised by Kg Bohol residents about the local govt's plans to bring more housing development in the area, potentially compromising a retention pond designed to mitigate floods.

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Development vs environmental sustainability
05:39 Urban management
08:05 Preparing for the southwest monsoon
12:05 Less reactive, more proactive attitude
14:11 Floods affecting 111 townships and cities
18:30 We are still subsiding carbon
23:24 More engagement with residents
25:34 Kg Bohol protest
31:13 High-value development to maintain ecological health
33:35 Zero single-use of plastics realistic?
35:17 We don't know how to handle our waste
40:11 Ministry needs more visibility
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