Among the recommendation highlighted is that although individual action plays a crucial role in adaptation to climate change, political will by governments is demanded to transform societies. A National Policy on Climate Change was enacted in 2009, along with a National Renewable Energy Policy.
Malaysia ratified the Paris Climate Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution in November 2016.
However, since then the Malaysian government has focused efforts to decline its GINI, suggesting movement towards a more equal society. We need strong mitigation against intense rainfall..
NextMalaysia also has an abysmal rating when it comes to having climate-resilient infrastructures, effective warning and evacuation systems to cope with extreme weather events.
In 2010, around 130,000 people in the country were exposed to potential 1-in-25-year flood events.
NextBy contrast, forests absorb, store and release water like a sponge, helping to control the water cycle.
Even water catchment areas, which should be considered hallowed ground, are under threat, subject to the whims of state governments.
NextRice yields may decline by 60%.
Coastal agricultural areas are a noted area of risk, and current mangrove habitats may disappear by 2060.
NextPeninsular Malaysia has suffered significant deforestation since 1960s, but that has slowed down since the 1980s.
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NextAny buildings in these areas would be highly prone to floods.
Since the 1980s, Malaysia has had more days with extreme rainfall. International Renewable Energy Agency.
NextAround 22% of the population live in the greater area of the capital city, Kuala Lumpur.