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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