National Policy on Climate Change. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Energy, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Climate change Sustainable development Indigenous peoples Disasters Renewable energy Energy conservation/energy production Hydropower generation Transport/storage Emissions Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract To ensure climate-resilient development to fulfill national aspirations for sustainability, the Government of Malaysia adopted in 2009 the National Policy on Climate Change, providing a framework to mobilize and guide government agencies, industry, community as well as other stakeholders and major groups in addressing the challenges of climate change in a holistic manner. This nation-wide cross-sectoral document proposes balanced adaptation and mitigation measures for all sectors in order of enhancing global competitiveness and attaining environmentally sustainable socio-economic growth. Full text English Website www.nre.gov.my