Asia needs integrated approach to boost green economy, says DPM
A regional integration approach to environmentally-sustainable transportation is key to developing the green economy in Asia, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
The Deputy Prime Minister said this was due to the region’s combined might, which accounts for a significant portion of the global economy.
He said this in a keynote address at the High-Level 15th Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (Oct 24).
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The Deputy Prime Minister said this was due to the region’s combined might, which accounts for a significant portion of the global economy.
He said this in a keynote address at the High-Level 15th Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (Oct 24).
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00:00 Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
00:02 I am a change.
00:04 The importance of transportation in sustainable development was recognized at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20.
00:15 As such, to reduce our carbon footprint, we must accelerate the transition to cleaner energy sources and transportation, and ensure that the SDGs leave no one behind.
00:30 From statistics, transportation is the primary source of energy-related emissions in 45% of countries worldwide. Hence, Malaysia is committed to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector,
00:45 and we aim to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by 45% of GDP by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Embracing eco-friendly practices in transportation is both environmentally responsible and beneficial
01:04 for creating a more efficient sustainable business model. Regenerative integration is crucial for reducing social disparities and trade barriers among Asian countries.
01:17 Active participation from all Asian nations can boost economic growth and create jobs in the green economy by leveraging our extensive infrastructure, particularly in transportation.
01:32 With 4.7 billion people and a GDP of 41.3 trillion dollars, Asia has the potential to be the epicenter of the global economy.
01:44 Moving forward, we must cooperate, particularly in the transportation sector, which is essential for sustaining economic growth for our mutual benefits.
01:55 [ Silence ]