New York: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on developed countries to fulfill their commitment of mobilizing US$100 billion a year to support climate ambition endeavors in developing countries. Anwar emphasized that trillions of dollars per annum will be needed in the near future. He highlighted that scientists have confirmed that the world has just experienced its hottest summer in history. Anwar stated that even Malaysia is witnessing the adverse impacts of climate change, with increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, intensified monsoons, and erratic weather patterns disrupting livelihoods and degrading local ecosystems. Therefore, he stressed the urgency of taking action.
As the Finance Minister, Anwar mentioned that Malaysia is contributing by developing low-carbon and renewable energy roadmaps to implement mitigating and adaptation strategies. He believes that the recently launched National Energy Transition Roadmap will aid in achieving Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and guide the country towards its net-zero aspirations.
Anwar also highlighted that discussions on climate ambition without considering equity, justice, and providing the necessary means to assist and empower countries in undertaking greater climate action are futile exercises. Malaysia has revised its NDC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels, aligning with global climate targets. Efforts towards achieving the NDCs have been incorporated into the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 (NEP 2040).
This marks Anwar’s first appearance as prime minister at the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gathering. The theme for this year’s General Debate is “Rebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all”. The session was chaired by Malaysia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Datuk Dr. Ahmad Faisal Muhamad.
During his official visit to the 78th Session of the assembly, Anwar is accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Health Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa, and several Members of Parliament and government officials. – Bernama
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