ARTICLE · 17 OCTOBER 2024

Climate Change Bill: What You Have To Know In 2 Minutes

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is currently seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change Bill/Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN)...

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What is happening now: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is currently seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change Bill/Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN), as outlined in the consultation paper issued on October 4th. Access the consultation paper here: https://t.ly/1UsCl.

Objective: The RUUPIN aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for climate change in Malaysia. It will facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy, strengthen climate resilience, establish a regulatory entity, institutionalise climate change governance, enable compliance mechanisms, and promote emission reduction.

Overview of the RUUPIN:

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