Adaptive Governance Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Adaptive Governance Research

Socio-Ecological Resilience and the Role of Organizations in Addressing the Complexity of Climate Change in Malaysia

Eka Prastuty (Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia)



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Publish Date
12 Dec 2025

Abstract

Purpose: This study examines how governmental, non-governmental, and community-based organizations in Malaysia contribute to socio-ecological resilience amid climate change. It focuses on identifying organizational strategies, collaborative practices, and key challenges influencing adaptation effectiveness. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative exploratory approach was employed involving 20 participants from governmental agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations, and document analysis, then analyzed using thematic analysis through open, axial, and selective coding. Results: The findings identified four major themes: organizational awareness and commitment, collaborative approaches, socio-ecological strategies, and institutional challenges. Organizations increasingly integrated climate adaptation into policies and operational practices, while multi-stakeholder collaboration enhanced community participation and knowledge-sharing. Ecosystem-based adaptation and disaster preparedness programs contributed to long-term resilience, although funding limitations, governance fragmentation, and technical constraints remained significant barriers. Conclusions: Socio-ecological resilience in Malaysia depends on institutional commitment, adaptive governance, collaborative engagement, and integrated environmental strategies to address increasingly complex climate challenges.

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AGR

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Adaptive Governance Research is a contemporary approach to decision-making that acknowledges the inherent complexity and uncertainty of social, environmental, and socio-ecological systems. It emphasizes the need for flexible, collaborative, and learning-oriented processes to effectively address ...