Prof. Dr Joy Jacqueline Pereira is a distinguished climate change scientist and policy advocate whose contributions have significantly advanced disaster risk reduction, climate resilience and sustainable development at national and international levels. As the first female Asian Co-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III, she plays a pivotal role in shaping global climate change assessments and policies. Through her leadership at SEADPRI-UKM, the Asian Network on Climate Science and Technology (ANCST), and MyCLIMATE, she has successfully translated scientific research into actionable policies and initiatives, including Malaysia’s inaugural National Policy on Climate Change, the National Disaster Risk Register, the Kuala Lumpur Multi-Hazard Platform (KL-MHP) and the MyBahaya Platform. With nearly three decades of experience in research, policy development and academic mentorship, she has supervised over 40 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, published extensively, and received numerous recognitions for her contributions to climate science. Her work continues to strengthen the integration of scientific knowledge, policy and community engagement towards a more resilient and sustainable future.