Malaysia, in acknowledging the severity of these issues, has taken the step to promote green technology as part of the solution. It is expected that the promotion of green technology would facilitate the achievement of Malaysia’s Copenhagen commitment to adopt an indicator of a voluntary reduction of up to 40 percent in terms of emissions intensity of gross domestic product (GDP) by the year 2020 compared to 2005 levels. In addition, green technology has been highlighted as one of the emerging drivers of economic growth for our country to achieve high-income status while addressing the pressing issue of the sustainability as stated in the New Economic Model (NEM).
The Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) is looking at a holistic approach in advocating green technology in the country. The government started its approach by strengthening of the Green Technology institutions that will play the role of enablers to this agenda. The formulation of the National Green Technology Policy, the restructuring of the Malaysia Energy Center to become the Malaysia Green Technology Corporation (GreenTech Malaysia) and the establishment of the National Green Technology Council chaired by The Honorable Prime Minister are some of the institutional strengthening efforts that has been undertaken in the country.
The National Green Technology Policy, launched on 24th of July 2009, defined green technology as the development and application of products, equipment, and systems used to conserve the natural environment and resources, while minimizing and reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment.
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