Malaysia’s Ministry of National Resources and Environmental Sustainability launched the National Climate Change Policy 2.0, an updated policy introducing a new framework for Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy. It will also serve as the backbone for drafting the Climate Change Act, slated for early 2025.
The National Climate Change Policy 2.0 serves as an umbrella policy encompassing climate initiatives, providing a clear pathway for governance, low-carbon development, adaptation, climate financing, and partnership.
The objectives of the NCCP 2.0 aim to:
Meet its climate targets, which include reaching net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 and meeting current and future updated Nationally Determined Contributions, recent developments, and other international obligations.
Mainstream climate action in the decision-making process which results in the improvement of socio-economic wellbeing and to strengthen the accountability of all stakeholders.
Catalyse the means of implementation of climate action by integrating responses into national policies, plans, and programs.
Undertake risk-based planning in building climate resilience to better harness opportunities and reduce the negative impacts of climate change.
The NCCP 2.0 has a set of objectives, strategic thrusts, strategies, and key actions to guide Malaysia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy and climate-resilient development. The strategic thrusts strategies-key actions framework is designed to achieve the policy objectives.
There are four objectives within the policy that interlink to the five strategic thrusts, supported by 15 strategies and 90 key actions.
Source: NCCP 2.0
