By Diana Abd Wahab
SHAH ALAM, Nov 26 — The state government will provide RM300,000 in funds to carry out studies for the development of the Selangor Climate Change Policy, including for integrated implementation, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said his administration takes a serious view of the climate change issue and of the extreme weather that has caused floods and landslides, in addition to new dangers like heat waves, rising sea levels, and the loss of biodiversity.
To this, the integration of short, medium and long-term actions was carried out to increase societal resilience via policies that will be developed as a guide for the state government and the relevant agencies.
Amirudin added the studies will be focused on actions to strengthen the state's development until 2030, by taking into account the various climate change aspects to maximise fair socio-economic and ecosystem sustainability.
It will encompass the management and conservation of the environment and of water resources, which will continue to be implemented within the context of sustainable development, based on economic, social development and environmental protection.
"To this, the state government has allocated RM800,000 for environmental conservation and awareness programmes. For river and beach conservation, the state government will allocate RM400,000 to that end," he said.
