Time for the big guns: It's governments that have to drive climate crisis mitigation

The next national agenda, the 13th Malaysia Plan, must mainstream environmental considerations into every aspect of governance. — Needpix

IN a Aug 28, 2024, article in The Guardian newspaper, British journalist and environmental campaigner George Monbiot made a compelling plea to his government: Nationalise climate crisis efforts and make systemic changes that match the scale of the emergency the planet faces.

Monbiot argues that the urgency of the climate crisis demands more than just policy adjustments or gradual improvements; it requires a fundamental shift in governance, where the state takes full responsibility for leading the charge against environmental destruction. He calls for an unprecedented level of state intervention, where the government not only sets the rules but also actively participates in and drives the transformation needed to safeguard the planet.