12MP: More Coherent Plan For Green Growth, But Vague Carbon Targets

Alizan Mahadi, Senior Director of Research, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia

06-Oct-21 07:45

12MP: More Coherent Plan For Green Growth, But Vague Carbon Targets

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Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, the government has allocated nearly RM3 billion towards prioritizing green growth. They have also pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 45% by 2030. How viable are these targets and what's missing from the 12MP in terms of environmental sustainability? We assess the government's commitment to the green agenda with Alizan Mahadi of ISIS Malaysia.

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Produced by: Moh Heng Ying

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Philip See, Shazana Mokhtar

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Tags: Climate, 12th Malaysia Plan, Malaysia, Sustainability, Greenhouse gas emissions, Green growth, Public Policy,

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