NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND GOVERNMENT

INITIATIVES

MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY & WATER

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Introduction

The National GreenTech Policy

Government GT Initiatives

Implementation Challenges

Conclusion

To reduce carbon emission up to 40% in

terms of emission intensity of GDP

(Gross Domestic Product) by 2020

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Low Carbon Economy can be best

understood as the range of

activities which are materially

supported by the need to reduce

the release of GHG into the

atmosphere

Source : UN, Global Compact

TOWARDS A LOW CARBON ECONOMY

(i.e. usage of Green Technology as a solution towards the

issue of Global Warming)

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Low carbon economy includes the use of low

carbon technologies (Green Technologies)

in the multitude of sectors and services

Also the introduction of green tax breaks,

incentives, budget reforms as well removal of

harmful subsidies 6

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Also greening business and the markets through

sustainable consumption and production. 7

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GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES :

TOWARDS GREEN GROWTH

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Green Technology refers to products, equipment

or systems which satisfy the following criteria:

It minimises the degradation of the environment;

It has a zero or low green house gas (GHG) emission;

it is safe for use and promotes healthy and improved environment for all forms

of life;

it conserves the use of energy and natural resources; and

it promotes the use of renewable resources.

Policy Statement

Green Technology shall be

a driver to accelerate the

national economy and

promote sustainable

development

NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY

POLICY

(introduced in July 2009)

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To minimise growth of energy consumption while enhancing economic growth;

To facilitate the growth of the green technology industry and enhance its contribution to the national economy;

To increase national capability and capacity for innovation in green technology development and enhance Malaysias competitiveness in green technology in the global arena;

To ensure sustainable development and conserve the environment for future generations; and

To enhance public education and awareness on green technology and encourage its widespread use.

THE 5 OBJECTIVES OF NATIONAL GREEN

TECHNOLOGY POLICY

THE STRATEGIC THRUSTS

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1. Strengthen the Institutional Frameworks

2. Provide a Conducive Environment for Green

Technology Development

3. Intensify Human Capital Development in

Green Technology

4. Intensify Green Technology Research and

Innovations

5. Promotion and Public Awareness

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STRATEGIC THRUST 1: STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS

The formation of Ministry of Energy Green Technology &Water (MEGTW)

Establishing the Malaysia Green Technology Corporation (MGTC)

The formation of the National Green Technology & Climate Change Council

A set of institutions that oversee the development of green

growth through the implementation of relevant policies of a

Low Carbon Economy in a systematic and structured

manner.

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To have high level coordination among Ministries, Agencies, the private sector and all other stakeholders.

The council is chaired by the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia.

The council (MTHPI) is supported by a Steering Committee and eight (8) working groups on (i) Industry; (ii) Research & Innovation; (iii) Human Capital; (iv) Promotion and Public Awareness; (v) Transportation; (vi) Adaptation; (vii) Green Neigbourhood Development (viii) Green Growth

The last meeting was held on 23 Oct 2012.

NATIONAL GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE

CHANGE COUNCIL

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GREEN TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP A JOURNEY TO OUR GREEN FUTURE

The Malaysian Government is working on the Green Technology Roadmap to guide Malaysia in becoming a low carbon green growth economy.

For a start, the Government has conducted a baseline study for green technology in Malaysia which was completed in June 2011.

The baseline study comprises the following sectors : Energy, Waste Water, Building, Transportation, Manufacturing and ICT. 16

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A financial incentive scheme for local companies to kick start their business in the GT industry (both users and

producer categories)

Increases Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) and R&D in the area of GT

STRATEGIC THRUST 2:

PROVIDE A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR GREEN

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

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RM3.5 billion soft loan Up to RM50.0 million for producers and RM10.0 million for

users of green technology

2% interest subsidy by the government 60% government guarantee Effective until 31 December 2015 Approx RM 1.202 billion has been disbursed ( Jun 2013) So far 88 companies have benefited

. This resulted in about 1.38 mil ton CO2 per yr emission

GREEN TECHNOLOGY FINANCING SCHEME (GTFS)

The development of a Low Carbon City Framework (LCCF) that

takes into consideration the FRAMEWORK and ASSESSMENT of

a Green Township

GREEN TOWNSHIPS

Provides the Local Councils & Private entities a superior document as a basis for the development of a green township action plan & road map.

Provides a comprehensive guide towards measuring carbon emissions based on sectors which enables the setting of a baseline and reduction targets.

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GREEN TOWNSHIPS

The LCCF document emphasizes on the GHG component.

It will complement with the Green Neighborhood Guideline (GNG) developed by the Town & Country Planning Department that emphasizes on the livability component.

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SUSTAINABLE CITIES

To develop both Putrajaya & Cyberjaya as pioneer townships in Green Technology, as a showcase for the development of other townships in the country.

This project demonstration will utilize the LCCF tool to develop a carbon emission baseline as well as the Low Carbon City Action Plan. 21

GREEN TOWNSHIPS IN

PUTRAJAYA AND CYBERJAYA

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The Ministry in collaboration with SIRIM has initially developed Criteria Documents for Eco Labels, initiating it with the following products i.e.Cement, Ballpoint Pen &

Luminaires.

The Ministry is also working with SIRIM in developing a guideline for Green Public Procurement .

ECO LABELS AND GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

Provides a stepping stone for the development of eco labels in the county with a conducive testing laboratory.

Initiate a comprehensive public procurement mechanism that can be adopted by the private sector.

Promotes the use of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) and eco labels towards achieving a Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) habits.

The development of Criteria Documents for Eco Label products

The development of Green Public Procurement Guidelines

Registered with the Global Eco Label Network (GEN)

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ECO LABELS AND GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

The development of an infrastructure roadmap

Fleet test programme

Provide a test bed for the use of EV and/or hybrid vehicles in the country.

Provide future direction for the use of EV & hybrid in terms of its infrastructure requirements.

Prepare the market for the future demand of EV and hybrid in the country. 24

ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV) AND HYBRID VEHICLES

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Electric Vehicles (EV).

Hybrids (increase efficiency, lower fuel consumption and lower CO2 emission).

Low carbon fuels (Use of Liquified Petroleum Gas @ LPG and natural gas).

Biofuels (Biodiesel , bioethanol).

Hydrogen transport.

CLEAN LOW CARBON TRANSPORT

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KeTTHA in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has developed a

infrastructure roadmap for the use of electric vehicles in Malaysia.

..now in phase 2 of EV development program: Fleet Test Vehicle (FTV)

GREEN ICT

The Government through the Malaysian Administrative, Modernization and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), Prime Ministers Department has introduced the Green IT guideline for the public sector.

Green ICT is the study and practice of designing, manufacturing, using and disposing of computers, servers and associated subsystems such as monitors, printers, storage

devices and networking & communications systems in an efficient and effective manner

with minimal or no impact on the environment.

KeTTHA has established a Green Data Center as a government first initiative towards Green ICT.

KeTTHA is also working with the Global Computing Initiative (GCI) to come up with a Green Data Center rating system known as DAHLIA.

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Integration of green topics in the education system

Integration of green topics in school syllabus (i.e Vocational and Technical).

Increase the number of GT related modules and /or courses in Institutes of Higher Education.

Provide primary knowledge and hands on experience on GT elements at a very young age.

To prepare more undergraduates/postgraduates in the field of GT so as to meet the demand of the Green Jobs

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STRATEGIC THRUST 3:

INTENSIFY HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN

GREEN TECHNOLOGY

The government is also

looking at increasing the

modules and courses related

to green technology in

institutes of higher education

in both Public and Private

THE INTEGRATION OF

GREEN TOPICS

The government is in the

midst of integrating green

topics in the national

education system

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The development of a Green Jobs Roadmap for the country

The development of criteria documents [i.e. Occupational Analysis (OA), National Competency

Standards (NCS) and National Occupational Skills

Standards (NOSS)]

The creation of green jobs as well as the transformation and/or substitution of jobs to become green jobs.

Provides a paradigm shift in the labor market in the country towards a more sustainable workforce.

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GREEN JOBS

KeTTHA and MOHR are working closely in developing:

Green Jobs Roadmap Occupational Analysis (OA); National Competency Standards (NCS); and National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS).

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GREEN JOBS

To provide education, awareness and promotion in the area

of GT to everyone through various activities and modes

(media and events that reaches the grass roots levels).

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STRATEGIC THRUST 5:

PROMOTION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS

The event hosted an Exhibition, International Conference , Business Matchmaking session, Ministerial Roundtable Meeting and a Workshop.

The aim of IGEM is to provide a platform for the development and application of GT products in the country.

More than 600 booths (local and international) were taken during the exhibition which attracted more than 60,000 visitors.

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INTERNATIONAL GREEN TECH & ECO PRODUCTS EXHIBITION

AND CONFERENCE (IGEM)

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Challenges

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Changing the mindset of the public; Creating the ecosystem, value chain and supply chain Regulatory and enforcement framework; Lack of R&D efforts; Duplication of tasks and jurisdictional implications; and Political will.

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IN CONCLUSION

The government has identified low carbon economy as the driver of economic growth for this decade.

The Malaysian government is actively putting in place the ecosystem, value system and supply chain to create a vibrant low

carbon economy. The winning of hearts and mind of the public is

also aggressively pursued.

THANK

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