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“ Climate Urgency in Malaysia
The climate emergency is
a race we are losing, but Malaysia’s rising vulnerability to floods, landslides, haze, and water pollution is a result of the climate change phenomena happening globally.
Climate urgency poses significant challenges to Malaysia, particularly in the context of the built environment. Rising temperatures and extreme
it is a race we can win. weather events further strain the built environment, leading to increased vulnerability to floods, landslides, heatwaves and infrastructure damage.
Increased impervious surfaces contribute to urban heat island effects, while deforestation disrupts ecosystems and water cycles. The urgency to
– ANTÓNIO GUTERRES – address climate change necessitates sustainable urban planning, resilient infrastructure, and green building practices. Adaptation and mitigation
UN Secretary-General measures are crucial to ensure a resilient and sustainable built environment that can withstand and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Source: Worldometer
SOURCES OF CO 2 EMISSIONS WORLDWIDE DRIVERS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN MALAYSIA
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