CLIMATE change not only incorporates regulation of atmospheric pollution resulting from the release of greenhouse gases from human activities but also a range of other issues, including impacts and adaptation, deforestation and linkages with some areas of international law.
According to the Environment and Water Minister, Malaysia was not invited to the virtual Leaders’ Summit on Climate hosted by the United States (April 22 and 23) as it is not categorised as a country vulnerable to climate change. The question that arises is whether the minister’s statement reflects the intention of the US.