Malaysia prepares climate change adaptation strategy

Malaysia's approach to climate change adaptation is set to be outlined in its National Adaptation Plan (MyNAP), which is expected to be finalized in 2026.

Supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Green Climate Fund, the plan focuses on the five priority areas of public health, agriculture and food security, forestry and biodiversity, water resources, and infrastructure.

It will offer strategies to manage the impacts of climate change in these sectors, including action plans to address rising temperatures and early warning systems.

In addition, MyNAP aims to raise public awareness, thereby facilitating the implementation of sustainable agricultural development policies, community-based risk management, and measures to protect public health from heat-related impacts.

The plan will also support the establishment of a network of automated weather stations and the use of remote sensing technology to enhance real-time monitoring. It will integrate climate research with socio-economic data, such as population density, economic activities, and infrastructure.

According to scientists from World Weather Attribution, record-high temperatures in Asia in April were driven by climate change. Malaysia was also affected by this extreme weather, with at least 45 heat-related illnesses and two deaths reported during the month.