Malaysian Youth Statement on Climate Change towards COP21

We, the youth of Malaysia, recognise a pressing need to combat climate change. We believe that the government and the current generation should be held accountable for their actions without compromising the needs of current and future generation.

We demand the Malaysian government, to take the following actions:

1. Increase the percentage of carbon emission intensity cut to 80%, compared to the levels in 2005, by the year of 2030. In relation to the YAB Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s pledge of entering the ranks of developed and high-income nations by the year 2020 [1][2], we want the Malaysian government to take the initiative to cut down carbon emissions and achieve this in a resilient, low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially-inclusive manner.

2. Increase the Renewable Energy portfolio in the Malaysian Energy Mix to 40%, by the year of 2030. We demand the government to end fossil fuel subsidies and to cease building new coal fired power plants. We urge the government to redirect the subsidies from fossil fuels to quicken the adoption of renewable energy by empowering, supporting and investing in more research, development and implementation on more efficient renewable energy technologies in both private and public sectors.

3. Preserve intact forests, such as but not limited to, existing primary and secondary forests,  mangroves and peat forests, as the planet’s important carbon sink [3][4][5]. We demand the government to gazette the unprotected forests, to increase the restoration of degraded forests and, to encourage and facilitate the implementation of voluntary commitments by the private sector and local communities on reducing deforestation. Besides preservation and conservation of forests, we urge the government to increase monitoring measurements to enhance transparency and traceability of sustainable commitments on effective forest management.

4.  We demand the government to promote, endorse and enhance ‘climate change education’, as per Article 6 of the UNFCCC [6], by integrating it into our Malaysia Education Blueprint [7] and other informal learning platforms for the public, to provide localised climate information and documents, as well as to increase accessibility for both urban and rural populations.

The 13th goal [8] of ‘The Global Goal for Sustainable Development’[9] is to  take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. We call upon the YAB Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to adopt the above statements  without delay, as the clock is ticking and the 21st session of Conference of Parties, or COP21, UNFCCC, is just around the corner.

Reference:
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2. TENTH MALAYSIA PLAN. 1st ed. THE ECONOMIC PLANNING UNIT PRIME MINISTER’S DEPARTMENT, 2015. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

3. Scialert.net,. 'A Review On Carbon Sequestration In Malaysian Forest Soils: Opportunities And Barriers'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

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6. Power Shift Malaysia,. 'Article 6 Of The Convention UNFCCC'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

7. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA,. 'MALAYSIA EDUCATION BLUEPRINT 2013-2025'. N.p., 2015. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.

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Endorsed By:

Organisation

1. Persatuan Belia Perubahan Iklim
2. MESYM.com
3. Youth Entrepreneur Society
4. Bubble Sports MY
5. YES Alumni Malaysia
6. AIESEC in Malaysia Association
7. Roots & Shoots Malaysia
8. United Nations Youth Associations Network
9. Blue Life Ecoservices Sdn Bhd
10. ENSEARCH
11. The Management & Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (MEME)
12. Health Science Student Association UNISEL
13. GOMPITO, Sabah
14. Community-led Environmental Awareness for Our River (CLEAR), Sabah
15. WWP
16. Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam (YAWA)
17. Infrastructure, Development & Environment Committee (IDEC) of Malaysia Youth Parliament
18. Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (JOAS)
19. Persatuan Rimba Komuniti Kota Damansara
20. International Relations and Diplomacy, Malaysian Youth Parliament
21. Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch
22. EcoKnights
23. Sabah Environmental Protection Association
24. University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus 
25. Association of Environmental Consultants and Companies of Malaysia (AECCOM)

Individual

1. Cindy Yee
2. Tee Woen Yuet
3. Mei Shi

• We should take care of our future generations!!

4. Kelvin Fong
5. Ung Lik Teng
6. Tan Wei En
7. Lai Yoke Hwa
8. Yap Sin Di
9. Teo Yen Ming

• I am an environmental engineer. I believe that our country lack awareness in climate change. I believe that education is important to increase awareness among the nation. That, of course, requires our government to first understand the importance of this matter. By year 2050, with climate change and with our current carbon emission rate, the scientist predict that the earth temperature will increase by at least 1 degree celcius. That is going to really impact our world as a whole due to the melting glaciers. Not only that some countries will disappear completely, our largest freshwater reservoir will then be affected. Also, I believe one criteria to be a developed country include the awareness of climate change and nature preservation.

10. Siew Khai Yin
11. Angeline G

• for the future we want is within our grasps, take action before it is too late!

12. VINCENT WONG
13. Szeto Ji Chuin

• This is important, to help our environment and for our own survival.

14. FAHMI AZMAN OTHMAN

• I am concern about our earth and our environment, to save a better earth to our next generation

15. Dexter Yin Yu Wen

• I would like to see a cleaner and greener Malaysia, like Japan, environment friendly.

16. Khoo Swee Kiem
17. Shakirin Shahrul Jamal
18. Isabel Pervin

• Because it's important and I support youth initiatives

19. Majorie Loone Li Ann
20. Jolene Tan

• It is just like any other essential in my life.

21. Jason
22. Yeoh Wei Zhe
23. Alice Ong
24. Sugheson A/L Nagarajan
25. Lim Wei Sam

• climate change has caused a lot of problems to the mother Earth

26. Tan Wei Chun
27. LEE MOON YEE

• I really hope to protect the environment and preserve it from Green House effect.

28. Chloe Chee Sook Huey
29. Elisa Panjang

• I must act now! I want a better future!

30. Poh Shu Hui
31. Kiu Jia Yaw
32. Kisok
33. Wong Keit Sean

• We need a sustainable environment for us to continuously produce and deliver the best results mankind can create.

34. Johann Yap

• Climate Change can affect the livelihood of our children in the future, together we can make a difference!

35. Hanne Ockert-Axelsson

• AIESEC in Malaysia would like to strives towards sustainable development in our countries and in our communities. We believe in the power of youth to make an impact, and hope to work alongside the public and private sector to make this country's health for everyone to live in

36. Loh Rachel

• Climate change matters and if we do not do our part to solve the problem, it will only get worse.

37. Jyunichi Washizaki

• it's not too late to save the planet and preserve it for future generations. Together, we can make a difference.

38. Pravin Nair

• I believe that more could be done to minimize the effects of climate change, hence effort should start from this very moment itself. Thanks PowerShift Malaysia / MYD for this initiative.

39. Awang Ilham
40. Yeo Yan Yin

• climate change is crucial global issue nowadays. If the youth doesn't take the initiative, who is going to care the environment?

41. Eric Liew

• Malaysia requires change, and part of the change involves largely enhancing the current environmental standards and controls of the country. Heavy carbon emissions due to overloaded roadways and excessive coal burning impacts our country and its people in the long run, and the over lumbering of natural forests has long been an issue raised many times, but was never solved and easily brushed off as it does not present imminent environment impact. Malaysia and its people should realize the irreversible impact that these immediate luxury can make and start making the right decisions to generate more positive environmental changes within the country.

42. Pooja Mallick

• It’s high time we realize that climate change is real and its potential consequences are real as well. In fact we are already experiencing it. Also young of any country are the drivers of change and development. I entirely support the youth of Malaysia because this cause ensures Malaysian and global sustainability.

43. Fred Weirowski

• Climate change is endangering the marine ecosystem evenly as the precious forest. We propose to extend the areas of locally, community managed marine conservation areas significantly. Based on a TEEB report, Malaysia (with ca. 4000 km2 reefs) Coral reef ecosystem services are valued at RM 145 billion per year for , this is more than 3 times the export value & twice the market capitalisation of the palm oil industry.

44. Edna Xavier -

• ENSEARCH urges our Malaysia Government to uphold the roadmap committed by our Prime Minister to curtail greenhouse gasses by year 2020.

45. Kaautam Uthaya Suriyan

• The environment is our home. It’s our responsibility.

46. YEO YONG HAO
47. Angel Yiw

• urge for a better environmental care

48. Raymen Arviin Chandrasagran

• Climate change is a real and impending issue and it is our responsibility to create a better environment for ourselves and future generations.

49. Suzanne McGowan

• Malaysia has a chance to lead the way- let's not waste that chance

50. Aaron Prasad

• It's a very good cause and it's aim is to curb a global issue which I think is something urgent and need to be done urgently.

51. Teo Kheng Hoe

• I want a better country for our future!

52. Ooi May Chen

• I love our mother EARTH. Time to stand up to have a fair chance for our earth to survive after what we "HUMAN" have done to EARTH. It is never too late if we unite and act now.

53. Beh Kean Nan
54. Koay Lay Woon
55. Cheryl Yee
56. Ng Lu Yi
57. YW Cheah

• it is our responsibilty to do so! Love the mother nature!

58. Leong Sook Fong
59. Cherry Chung
60. Wong Ee Phin

• our future is at stake. Without livable conditions on earth, we will all suffer the consequences. Countries have to put their differences aside and work together to secure the future for all species and habitats.

61. Yap Jia Ying
62. Ooi Wei Qian

• Climate change will lead to many undesirable effects such as frequent happening of natural disasters. We must protect our environment for the sake of future generations.

63. Cherry Chung
64. Lim Siao Jie

• I want our future generations to have a healthy and safe environment to live in.

65. Nur Aliya Sabarudin

• Early awareness especially about the environment should be indoctrinates in each generations not only focuses on future generation and issues regarding climate changes should be curb preliminary.

66. Azreen Afiqah

• Malaysian citizen deserves a healthier environment and committed to actively involved in making it happen.

67. Hiranyavaha

• I believe in the power of youth initiatives and that we do need a greener Malaysia

68. Jacqueline Kanesha James

• Climate change is becoming a serious issue these days. I want a better change for the future generation but definitely not a climate change.

69. See Chai Seng

• Taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility

70. Lau Chai Ming

• Malaysia is the hotspot for biodiversity and natural resources and we must protect it before it's too late. If we care for our future, this is the time to take action. "Treat the Earth well: We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow IT from our Children"

71. Shockley

• I wan fresh air, green land.

72. Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz

• it is the right thing to do

73. Vivek Thuppil

• Climate change is by far the biggest crisis facing the world and we all have to take action before it is too late.

74. Matthew Ashfold
75. Tuong Thuy Vu

• Believe in a better environment of Malaysia

76. Phan Wei Soon

• Imagine if our ancestor has used up all the resources, destroyed our earthly living space. What can we do and who should be responsible to? We as senior or ancestor's of future generation should do something to provides them a better place!

77. Hue Sin Yee
78. Lee Sea Ming
79. Fatin Areena Azlan

• ANYTHING THAT CAN SAVE THE EARTH, I ABSOLUTELY SUPPORT IT!

80. Ahmad Haidhar Abdul Hamid

• there are huge wake up call in form of our ambient air quality which worsen by the haze from sumatra add to the already present high value of carbon emission through our high populated cities which will affect our quality of life in term of health to our young generation specifically. There is also a strong statement regarding climate change situation which indirectly affect our country in the form of huge disaster such as flood at Kelantan, acid rain, and also the increasing of skin disease that may lead to cancer because of sunlight radiation in our beloved country. We hereby strongly support the statement above.

81. Ng Li Shuen

• We only have one Earth. It provides us all it's natural goods and services but we musn't strip all of it's resources away due to greed. We are used to living comfortable lives, not being aware of the impacts of even the littlest things we do to the environment. We should learn to live in a sustainable way, with reduced greenhouse emissions and carbon footprints. With climate education, Malaysia can be a green country. Malaysia can battle climate change. Let's all be part of it and give back to nature for all the years we've been taking from it. Towards a better world and future!

82. Tiew Ming Chun
83. C W Muhd Hafizzal

• I want to see my generation can breathing with clean air, drink a lot clean water, and also can see ours green nature

84. Tan Lian May

• I am aware that there is quite a big flaw in the conservation and protection of the environment in the country. I hope that through this effort, we would not only make Malaysia more liveable but Earth, in general

85. Lim Ying Sing

• It is our responsibility to return Earth in a great condition to the future generations.        

86. Laura De Pretto
87. Vincent Chin Ming Fung

• This is the time for us to consider for the future, (and) the next. We (have) only one world. No doubt, we can do more,There is no short cut, this is a long term plan for us.This is our responsibility. Not only government, but private (too), regardless of age and nation, this world, we can, yes, I love this world, the planet is now, ok

88. Shamsul Azrin Jamaluddin
89. Chloe
90. Azlan Yaacob
91. Charles Lee

• it is imperative

92. Dania Amani
93. JUSTIN DALANSU

• Perubahan iklim adalah disebabkan aktiviti-aktiviti pembangunan yang tidak terkawal. Ini termasuklah pembukaan kawasan-kawasan tanah secara berleluasa. Persatuan kami yang terlibat secara langsung dalam penjagaan hutan adalah sejajar dengan syor oleh delegasi Belia Malaysia. Dengan itu kami amat menyokong kenyataan belia malaysia tentang perubahan iklim.

94. Felicia Chew

• For a good cause of our future.

95. Suba

• I believe in the cause of this organisation.

96. Yun along Tham
97. Shashidharan N Subramaniam

• If we don't do something to preserve and restore our pristine natural environment, the present generation will be living in an increasingly inhospitable world, right next to towering landfills, polluted water streams, poisonous air, and a bleak landscape.

98. Rina Omar

• A green sustainable future is the basis of the formation of our NGO. We need to act quickly before it is too late!

99. Sheena Moses
100. Vivel Modi

• We aim to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment.  Humanity's greed has made the Earth sick.  We aspire to create a tribe of people who can raise their voices to defend her

101. Devisri Shobana Mathavan

• Because we only have one earth. Looking at the global change and global environment right now,  it is heart breaking to see we can't even take care our only earth.I as an individual trying my level best not to pollute this earth by going green. What about this country?

102. Hui Qin

• It is our responsibility to preserve green nature

103. Huini
104. Winnie Jimis

• We want our government to have the political will to commit to reduce the temperature increase to below 1.5 C degrees. No false solution to climate change by government that will displace people such as mega dam project and  biofuel palm oil plantation. Include  holistic way with the scientific way in finding solution to climate change in Malaysia. climate change will be a tragedy for our youth and the next generation if we don't do anything to it now!

105. Chan Huan Jia
106. Joslyn
107. REBECCA

• Better future for next generation

108. Jum Lim
109. Joanne Yeap

• There is no turning back. You can't see the future and that's why you have to response now.

110. Karee Chan
111. Nurazian

• For my generation’s life to get beautiful flora and fauna

112. Rachel Hoo

• I wish to see government to take off the fossil fuels subsidy so that the renewable energy sector could compete in cost with fossil fuels, fairly. Or, channel the subsidy to renewable energy sources.

113. TEOH CHING WHUI

• There is no 2nd Earth in universe~climate change is destructive enough to wipe out all living things,so save and conserve it before it's too late

114. Lim Kae Sen

• government need to take prompt action and develop sustainable policy in tackling climate change issue, relying on minimal action on public is not enough to sustain the environment.

115. Al Waie Abu Bakar

• I believe that climate change is definitely human-induced, because if it is not, we're doomed. If climate change is natural, nothing we can do about it to fix it. Hope is still there if human is to blame.

116. Chong Sue Yen
117. Leong Siew Leng

• No one should ever deserves to live in a dirty environment.

118. Harjinder Kler

• We HAVE to do better and actually we have the power in our hands to make it happen. Let's all of us speak up.

119. Chloe Yap
120. Gan Ying Xu

• Climate change is a global issue, every one of us is responsible for it.

121. Jern Ken
122. MOHD NAJIB BIN ABU SAMAH

• We support this effort since it is important for us as an individual and Malaysian as a whole to start and take proper actions necessary to protect out environment for the future of our future generation and recognise the threat of climate change is real and will effect our way of sustaining our generation continuity. What we have now are things that we borrow from our future generations. Don't destroy their future, Do give them hope.

123. Yu Ren Chung
124. Ahmad Taib
125. Mohd Asyraf Haziq
126. Shaf Ahmed Nadzry
127. Kamarul Hisham
128. Irfan Rashid
129. Ahmad Syameem
130. Amirul Rusydy
131. Puah Sze Ning
132. Elena Mei Yun
133. Lim Gene-Harn

• climate change is one of the 21st century greatest challenge that has domino effects on other social and economic issues. It is an issue of morality transcended through our economic system that requires great political intervention to mark the seriousness of government in dealing with the global issue that is greatly related to social justice and livability of the people. I support this because if I do not, I am committing a denial by forsaking the future and livelihood of humanity.

134. Eshaan Menon

• I have faith that with sensible leadership, Malaysia will one day emerge as a leader in sustainable development in the ASEAN region and will spearhead movements to tackle Climate Change.

135. Justine Vaz
136. Ng Yah Tyng
137. Ng Yu Zhang

• We human don't need many reasons to cut the co2 emission and save the Earth. We need immediate actions! This is my small action. Please government, play your big role, just do it and ACT NOW!

138. Azwan bin Omar
139. Junaidi Payne

• Eventually, renewable energy sources will have to be used .. better start now

140. Huiyi Yu
141. Peter Mullard

• Tackling the problem of climate change now is the cost effective option. If we continue to pollute in the manner in which we are, we are seriously threatening future crops, water supply, low lying urban areas, fish stocks and other wild life which has it's own intrinsic value.  

142. Lam Thian Yin

• The protection of the environment is of greater paramounce now than in any period throughout human history. With the past 9 out of 10 years being the hottest in recorded history, collective action is imperative. With countries around the world stepping up to the plate to face the issue head on, it is time we focus on the issues that matter. Ideas like these are ones that bring positive impact for future generations, and encourage progressive thinking from Malaysian Youths.

143. Wong Pui May

• Our leaders can't just keep focusing on economic growth without environmental sustainability. As the famous herpetologist Dr Lee Grismer says, "When ecosystems collapse, people die." We don't want our ecosystems to collapse.

144. H.E Yeoh

• We need to preserve our mother nature so that we can live in better and healthier  environment.

145. Khairun Nisa Mohamed Zabidi

• Young people have a right to make decisions for their own future. And this means demanding the people in power for a fair climate deal.

146. Amalen Sathananthar
147. Joanna Joseph Jeyaraj
148. Yasmin Rasyid

• The future of Malaysia, in all its glory will be in the hands of our young generation. It's important that the young people that have presented this statement be given the due support, and having said so, they (the young), would also need to be very holistic in their understanding and approaches in addressing climate change issues. The government is elected by YOU, and thus far the young generation today need to see beyond just a politician's game of words. Politicians come and go, the country and the environment remains for us, despite the abuse, injustice and apathy. I do hope this statement would not just glorify the efforts, but I hope that by signing this, it would serve as an impetus to youths today to take urgent issues on sustainability seriously and immediately.

149. Zara Phang
150. Harjinder Kler Siti
151. Nurhidayu Abu Bakar
152. Siti Nurhidayu Abu Bakar
153. Anandbabu Machendran
154. Birendra Poudel
155. Ernest Chia
156. Mike Campton

• Climate change is a result of the tragedy of the commons, which is inherently rooted in greed. When we stop looking at the world through an anthropocentric lens, and begin to accept the idea that we are apart of the Earth instead of humans being the lords of all lands, we will beat climate change. That won't happen until there is collective change in our consumption habits. And it must happen now.

157. Tan Sze Ming
158. Christine Ennew
159. Hammad Ahmad Ainuddin

• 3 daripada masalah terbesar yang melanda dunia adalah masalah pendidikan, kemiskinan, dan perubahan iklim. Saya percaya usaha-usaha untuk menyelesaikan masalah perubahan iklim perlu dilakukan segera. Usaha dari peringkat kerajaan hinggalah kepada individu hendaklah dilaksana kerana tiada masa untuk ditangguh lagi.

160. Chin Xiuli

• The continuity and wellbeing of our future generations depend on our efforts to protect our home today. Say Yes to Green and Renewable Energy!

161. William Tan

• Climat Change are affecting everyone and it is important for everyone to take proactive action towards mitigating it, especially the Gov.

162. Alexandra Zieritz
163. Diana Chee
164. Deepa Kumari

• Because we have limited time to address this issues. If we don't start now that we may be too late and our future will suffer from this.

165. Gan Suyin
166. Sock Fang
167. Salvatore G.P. Virdis

• It is relevant for our children and our grandchildren

168. Julien Mayor
169. Nicholas Ching

• If everybody think somebody will do what some government body should do, then nobody will benefit, and everybody will blame everybody except themselves.

170. VANITHA SINGARAM
171. Timothy Gocher

• It is essential for our future generations

172. Tay Buang Ann
173. Dr Stephanie Evers

• if the haze of the last few months have not illustrated the strong connections between the health of our environment on our own health  and economic sustainability, I don't know what will. In a country of mega biodiversity, important on a global scale, and the ongoing loss of millions of tonnes of carbon via miss-management of forests and especially peat swamps, the results of this constant decision to ignore these issues, will only lead to our own long term destruction. leave something of the world as a legacy for our children and grandchildren, and not one of choking smog and lifeless ground.

174. Khoo Gaik Cheng
175. Gan Suyin
176. Amedeo Policante
177. Anurita
178. Akshara Menon

• I support this Youth Statement on Climate Change simply because this earth that we stand on is ours to take care off. From the increasing demand and supply of everyday consumption alongside with the luxurious life we live that comes from using all resources the earth is capable of giving, we tend to forget where everything stems from and see only how the end result has satisfied us. The destruction, the inevitable change and the imbalance of nature is all our doing (human doing). There must come a time where drastic changes are to be executed for the earth that we live on, why, so it can offset the current destructive symptoms it is suffering from. Then and only then can we as humans live a prosperous and a content life.

179. Ong Sze Pheng
180. Lew Siew Yan
181. Sherry Ng
182. See Yee Ling

• This Statement doesn't only meant to be submitted to the government, but also meant to educate and raise the awareness of the Malaysians, especially the youth, that policy making is very significant to curb the climate crisis and that they can influence the policy makers if they are united.

183. Woei Shenq Wang

• being alert with the changes is vital so that more innovative and  preventive measures can be taken. "We do not inherit the world from our ancestors but merely borrowed It from our grandchildren."

184. Mandy Sim Siew Chen

• I see youth as the successor of this planet for they would shape the world of tomorrow. It is proud to see such initiative being initiated by them, demonstrating their care and selflessness towards environmental issues which in turn deserve them a support for such a good course at a more impeccable level. This call is needed for greater living quality and sustainability of the entire eco system in long term. We cannot change the past, but we certainly can change the future. Let's make a change and be part of this!

185. Dom Wong

• Malaysia needs environmental and sustainability education in our education system. This was highlighted in the Interfaith Talk On Climate Change byThe Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG) on Sunday 11 Oct 2015.

186. Sharon Romeo

• I want a safe climate for the future generation

187. New Siu Yee

• we only have one Earth

188. Devtar Singh
189. Chong Yean Lee

• Let's do our part to protect the one and only Mother Nature.