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Malaysia civil society asserts need for climate change bill to protect local and Indigenous consent
The issue of obtaining free, prior and informed consent for use of Indigenous lands should be addressed, said representatives from civil society groups. The month-long public consultation for the draft bill will conclude next Monday.
Carbon & Climate
A bill to ‘outlast any minister or government’ – Nik Nazmi answers burning questions on Malaysia’s climate change legislation
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In an exclusive interview, Eco-Business asked the minister how necessary checks and balances, environmental rights, and climate adaptation can be provided for within the upcoming Climate Change Act.
Emissions thresholds will be set for organisations, starting with hard-to-abate sectors or large emitters. The draft bill also grants power to the environment minister to set national climate targets, subject to approval from Cabinet.
Carbon & Climate
The real deal-breakers are not at the negotiating table: Judge proposes overhaul of climate summits
Nation-states have too much sway over international climate talks, which should give a more prominent role to businesses and other non-state actors to achieve progress, legal scholars say.
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