Malaysia makes a visible appearance at the 28th Conference of Parties to the “UNFCCC” (COP28) with the launch of the Malaysia Pavilion by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah ShahHeld in Expo City Dubai.
The country’s contingent went with the theme “Going Beyond Green Growth, Resilient Community, Sustainable Planet,” encapsulating Malaysia’s dynamic approach to climate action. The Pavilion signifies Malaysia’s commitment to progressive, holistic solutions—supporting the green economy while ensuring the well-being of communities, the planet, and biodiversity.
The King expects the Malaysia Pavilion to be the focal point for potential investment opportunities and collaboration for the benefit of Malaysia as well as the global community. Malaysia has set a net-zero target for as early as 2050, subject to the outcome of Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS). Recognising the important role of forest as a
carbon sink, Malaysia has maintained more than 50% forest cover since the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
“Efforts to fight climate change are collectively implemented by country parties to the Paris Agreement. We hope to see more emphasis and urgency on taking action and focusing on practical implementations of the commitment made,” Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said.
At COP28, Malaysia will join the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge and will be involved in multiple ministerial dialogues. Global stocktake and climate finance, including the operationalisation of loss and damage, will be among the priority issues at COP28.
“Ensuring the Loss and Damage fund’s transparent and equitable oversight is paramount. It must remain a politics-free tool for climate action, swiftly supporting developing nations,” emphasised Nik Nazmi.
