More Work To Be Done On UN SDGs

Dr Renard Siew, Sustainability and Climate Change Specialist

19-Sep-24 07:45

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According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia has achieved 43 percent out of the 248 indicators in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, exceeding the global average of 17 percent. But with only 6 years to go until the 2030 deadline, what areas does Malaysia need to focus on to accelerate progress on SDGs? Sustainability and climate change specialist Dr Renard Siew weighs in with his assessments.

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