THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN MALAYSIA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND TARGETS

Abstract

This article discusses Malaysian initiatives in implementing RE and how far Malaysia has reached in terms of pledges made under the Paris Agreement and recently at COP27. Employing legal doctrinal and comparative methodologies, this article observes that apart from Malaysia’s initiatives for the nation’s transition to RE, many other global initiatives or assistance are provided by other countries to help offer strategies and financial support for Malaysia to accelerate its transition to RE and achieve its climate targets as outlined in the roadmap designed by Malaysia’s Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA). Achieving climate targets, such as net-zero emissions and 70% RE generation by 2050, requires more than just internal implementation alone. It is a nationwide collaborative effort dependent on constant collaboration with other countries and international organisations. Hence, this article discusses how the United Kingdom has played a role in actively encouraging other countries, especially Malaysia’s own transition. It concludes by identifying several factors that would enhance the effectiveness of initiatives and programmes to achieve Malaysia’s climate targets.

Keywords: renewable energy, global initiatives, climate targets, Malaysia