KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is firmly committed to tackling climate change, setting out the nation’s goals to cut carbon intensity by 45 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
He also said that global cooperation and equitable climate financing are essential ahead of COP30.
“I emphasised the need for global cooperation and fair climate finance, particularly for developing nations, leading up to #COP30 in Brazil,” Anwar said in a social media post today.
World leaders are set to gather in Belém this November for COP30, the 30th UN Climate Change Conference.
Marking a decade since the Paris Agreement, the summit will provide a crucial platform to accelerate climate action as nations confront rising global temperatures and growing pressures to meet emissions targets.
Anwar said he took part in a virtual climate dialogue last night with 16 other heads of state and government.
“We exchanged views, shared best practices, and discussed pathways for stronger climate commitments,” he said.
The dialogue, co-chaired by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focused on preparations for COP30.
Additionally, Anwar said Malaysia, as Asean chair in 2025, will lead efforts to drive regional climate action and position the bloc as a hub for sustainable investment.
“As Asean chair in 2025, Malaysia is committed to spearheading stronger regional climate cooperation, championing a just and inclusive transition, and establishing Asean as a centre for green innovation and sustainable investment,” he said.
Although Malaysia’s contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minimal, the nation remains highly vulnerable to severe impacts from climate change.
A joint report by the World Bank and Bank Negara Malaysia warned that climate change could reduce Malaysia’s production by 9 per cent and shrink its GDP by 8.4 per cent by 2030, driven by natural disasters and shifting weather patterns that threaten agriculture.
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