Malaysia To Champion Interests Of Developing Nations At COP31

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will champion the interests of developing countries in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, specifically regarding climate financing, technology transfer and climate change adaptation, at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Antalya, Turkiye.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) said the Malaysian delegation to the Nov 9-20 conference would be headed by its minister, Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

“The key issues that Malaysia will highlight include the need for adequate and accessible climate financing, climate change adaptation and resilience, technology transfer and capacity building.

“Malaysia will also emphasise the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the principles of justice and equity in the implementation of global climate action,” it said in a statement today.

It said the highlight of Malaysia’s participation would be on Nov 17, when Arthur is scheduled to deliver the  country’s national statement, reaffirming Malaysia’s stance on the need for climate action that is fair, inclusive and takes into account the country’s development priorities.

The Malaysian delegation, comprising representatives from various ministries, departments, and agencies, will also participate in official negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), bilateral meetings and international-level engagement sessions.

To showcase the country’s achievements, policies, and initiatives in addressing climate change, NRES, together with Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), has also set up the Malaysia Pavilion themed “Climate Action Now: Driving Resilient Growth”.

“This pavilion features 49 programmes covering seven main clusters, with the involvement of seven ministries and state government as strategic partners, while serving as a platform for dialogue, sharing of expertise, bilateral meetings and the exploration of investment opportunities,” it added.

The NRES hopes that Malaysia’s participation in COP31 will help accelerate the integration of international climate commitments into domestic policies, particularly through the upcoming Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN).

It added that technical and financial negotiations at the conference would also be crucial in supporting the country’s projected greenhouse gas emissions peak between 2029 and 2034, thereby facilitating the achievement of low-carbon and net-zero economic targets in the future.

Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, is scheduled to grace the closing ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion on Nov 19.

-- BERNAMA