Malaysia civil society asserts need for climate change bill to protect local and Indigenous consent

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The issue of obtaining free, prior and informed consent for use of Indigenous lands should be addressed, said representatives from civil society groups.

The month-long public consultation for the draft bill will conclude next Monday.

The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, who argued that their fundamental rights were violated due to a lack of sufficient protection against climate change, mandating the government to revise its climate action implementation plan.

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Author / Journalist: Siva Selan

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeSouth KoreaMalaysia

Topics: Indigenous peoples Sustainable development Global warming Mitigation Human rights Climate anxiety Climate risk Inclusion Legislation Activism Conservation Climate justice Biodiversity Rural communities Climate law Urban planning Urbanisation

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Published On: 2024-11-01 @ 07:05:00 (6 days ago)

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