source<\/a><\/p>\n KUALA LUMPUR<\/b>: Malaysia has become the 26th largest source of greenhouse gases in the world, a position that places it within the ranks of industrialised nations. <\/p>\n
The country released 177.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2004, which is 0.6% of the global total, according to the latest Human Development Report by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). <\/p>\n
Each Malaysian discharged 7.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2004, compared with three tonnes in 1994. In contrast, China has a per capita emission of 3.8 tonnes, France six tonnes, Egypt 2.3 tonnes and the United States, 20.6 tonnes. <\/p>\n
"With increased prosperity and greater urbanisation, Malaysia will undoubtedly continue to adopt the carbon-intensive lifestyle of the developed countries. This implies increased carbon emissions from an ever-growing number of automobiles, factories and power plants," said United Nations Resident Coordinator Dr Richard Leete at the launch of the report Thursday. <\/p>\n
Leete said although Malaysia has made a positive start in reducing its carbon footprint, such as implementing carbon-mitigating projects and adopting several renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives, it should do more. <\/p>\n
"In Malaysia, I would support a stronger role to develop a policy on climate change to address adaptation, deforestation and mitigation," he said. <\/p>\n
The report also showed that Malaysia's Human Development Index (HDI) – calculated based on income, life expectancy, adult literacy and school enrolment – improved to 0.811 from 0.805 previously, placing the country in the category of "high human development." Malaysia ranked 63rd out of 177 countries. <\/p>\n
It warned, however, that the effects of climate change could threaten human development and reverse progress in improvements in poverty reduction, health and education. For instance, changes in rainfall pattern and glacial retreat could trigger water scarcity while increased drought and erratic rainfall could reduce agriculture yield. Increased storms and floods could displace up to 332 million coastal dwellers globally. <\/p>\n
To stem rising temperatures, the report proposed that developed countries cut carbon emissions by 80% of 1990 levels by 2050, and developing countries by 20%. <\/p>\n
To help countries adapt to increased climate risks, the report called for greater international co-operation, technology transfer and financial support for the developing world. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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