Personal profile
Biography
Raksha is from the UK and moved to Malaysia in 2020. She has a PhD in Social Science and Health and an MA in Health and Community Development. Raksha worked for the United Nations University before joining Monash Malaysia. In the UK Raksha worked for the National Institute for Health and Care Research in the UK for 12 years.
Education/Academic qualification
Social Science and Health, PhD, Evaluating the impact of public involvement on research outcomes, De Montfort University
1 Oct 2011 → 1 Jul 2019
Award Date: 18 Jul 2019
Research area keywords
- Community health development
- Climate Change and Health
- Impact Assessment
- Global Health
- Social Science
- Implementation science
- Gender and human rights
- Ethical Issues - Scientific Research
- Qualitative Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Building adaptive capacity through co-production in Asia Pacific countries to address the climate change communication gap between scientists, journalists and the public
Azhari, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pandya-Wood, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baulch, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Idris, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lechner, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lester, E. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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WHO CHRD: Advancing normative, epistemic and democratic climate and health research methods and theory in Malaysia and Indonesia
Pandya-Wood, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wangge, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Azhari, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Fernando, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
11/11/24 → 11/11/25
Project: Research
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National Planetary Health Action Plan Baseline Perception Survey
Johns Putra, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Azhari, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Pandya-Wood, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/24 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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Climate change crisis communication in Asia: State of the research field and case studies from India, Indonesia, and Malaysia
Pandya-Wood, R., Richardson, L., Azhari, A. & Thaker, J., 2025, Routledge Handbook on Climate Crisis Communication. Anderson, A. & Howarth, C. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon Oxon UK: Routledge, p. 157-167 11 p. (Routledge Environment and Sustainability Handbooks).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Public understanding of climate change in malaysia: results of a national survey
Azhari, A., Richardson, L. M., Pandya-Wood, R. & Lester, L., Feb 2025, In: Environmental Research Communications. 7, 2, 18 p., 025024.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Systematic review of climate change induced health impacts facing Malaysia: gaps in research
Pandya-Wood, R., Azhari, A., Johar, H., Johns-Putra, A., Muhamad, N. & Su, T. T., 2024, In: Environmental Research: Health. 2, 3, 19 p., 032002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Understanding the Malaysian Public's Perception and Response to Climate Change
Azhari, A., Richardson, L. M. & Pandya-Wood, R., 25 Apr 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Climate induced health threats facing Malaysia: gaps for urgent action and research to build climate literacy: A Systematic Review Registered on Prospero
Pandya-Wood, R., Azhari, A., Johar, H., Su, T. & Muhamad, N., 2023, United Kingdom: National Institute for Health Research, 6 p.Research output: Working paper › Working Paper › Other
Activities
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Planetary Health Summit and Annual Meeting 2024
Pandya-Wood, R. (Organiser)
15 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Ministerial town hall at Monash - Just transition
Pandya-Wood, R. (Organiser)
19 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Research Involvement and Engagement (Journal)
Pandya-Wood, R. (Guest editor)
1 May 2024 → 15 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Monash University
Pandya-Wood, R. (Invited speaker)
4 Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Universiti Sunway (Sunway University) (External organisation)
Pandya-Wood, R. (Member)
1 Jan 2024 → 30 Jun 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
Press/Media
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Mother Earth has a Fever: One Remedy is Nature-based Solutions, Dec 2024
4/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Women are central to climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia
Pandya-Wood, R., Fernando, G., Azhari, A. & Tomkins, Z.
11/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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What the Loss and Damage Fund means for Indigenous communities
11/11/24
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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