By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar
SHAH ALAM, Nov 25 — The state administration has launched the Selangor Climate Change Policy as a preparation to address global climate change challenges.
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiative encompasses 10 strategic pillars and 70 key actions involving state and Federal agencies, the local authorities, the private sector, and non-governmental organisations.
The focus will be on on energy use, waste management, public transportation, and food security through three phases of implementation, extending beyond 2030.
“This will be coordinated through the Selangor State Climate Change Adaptation Centre, which has been approved by the Selangor State Executive Council and is currently being established.
“This policy will serve as a dynamic document capable of adapting to new needs, ideas, and technologies, reinforcing Selangor’s efforts to manage climate risks,” he said in a statement today.
Amirudin emphasised that adapting to climate change is not an option but a shared responsibility between the government and the people to ensure a future for Selangor that is not only developed but also liveable.
“The state government is moving forward with adaptation and mitigation measures outlined in the Climate Change Policy document, to achieve Selangor’s aspiration of becoming a zero-carbon state by 2050.
“Yesterday, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting the urgent need for countries worldwide to tackle climate change more effectively,” he said.
Meanwhile, state executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaludin said the Selangor Climate Change Policy study was conducted in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Disaster Research Centre of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (SEADPRI-UKM).
“The study focuses on three locations selected based on geographical and disaster risk elements: Kuala Selangor (coastal area aspects), Shah Alam (areas prone to flash floods), and Ampang Jaya (areas at risk of landslides).
“The study also identifies major disaster risks in Selangor, including floods, rising sea levels, and exposure to risks affecting critical infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and places of worship,” she said.
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Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San (left) and state executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin (right) observe as Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari (centre) launches the Selangor Climate Change Policy, at Wisma Dewan Negeri Selangor in Shah Alam, on November 25, 2024. — Picture by FIKRI YUSOF/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
