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New or Updated NDC

Analysis of Updated NDC

Timeframe

January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030

Relevant context

Developing country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

Process for developing NDC

Malaysia’s Updated NDC was developed through consultations with working groups from inter-ministerial agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and academia. The National Steering Committee on Climate Change endorsed the update and the Malaysian Cabinet approved it.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

Malaysia is developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and also utilizes the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). The country is also crafting its Long-term Low GHG Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS).

Summary of gender reference

In an Annex discussing adaptation strategies, the Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction cited, as a means to reduce loss and damage. In this section, Malaysia commits to “continue to be more inclusive and mainstream gender, youth and vulnerable groups in adaptation and disaster risk reduction programs.”

Malaysia Updated NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	Yes
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation	Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS
Context of gender reference	Adaptation

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe

2021-2030

Relevant context

Developing country.

Process for developing NDC

The NDC was developed through participatory process through an inter-ministerial/agencies working group. Stakeholder consultations were conducted to obtain inputs on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The projected outcomes from the 11th Malaysian Development Plan and a range of listed policies and plans form the basis for the development of this NDC.

Malaysia NDC

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC	Yes
Submitted language	English
Submitted translation	No
NDC commitments	Mitigation Adaptation
Type of support	Conditional Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned	Yes
Reference to women/gender	No

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