{"id":10034,"date":"2021-08-13T03:25:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T19:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecoknights.org.my\/?p=10034"},"modified":"2021-08-13T03:25:59","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T19:25:59","slug":"wob-ipcc-report-states-we-can-no-longer-escape-human-caused-climate-change-what-does-it-mean-for-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecoknights.org.my\/wob-ipcc-report-states-we-can-no-longer-escape-human-caused-climate-change-what-does-it-mean-for-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"WOB: IPCC Report States We Can No Longer Escape Human-Caused Climate Change, What Does It Mean For Malaysia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/worldofbuzz.com\/ipcc-report-states-we-can-no-longer-escape-human-caused-climate-change-what-does-it-mean-for-malaysia\/\">WORLD OF BUZZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-awaited Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report was published on 9 August, making it the sixth assessment of its kind. It is the climate science body of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organisation.\u00a0<em>In simpler terms, it\u2019s the most important report on the state of the climate today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPCC comprises 234 scientists and government representatives from 195 countries and is the global authority on Earth\u2019s climate and how human activities affect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/report\/ar6\/wg1\/\" target=\"_blank\">report<\/a>\u00a0states that escape from<strong>\u00a0human-caused climate change is no longer possible<\/strong>\u00a0as it is now affecting every continent, region and ocean on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/ecoknights.org.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/forest-burning.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10036\"\/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-asia-34265922\">BBC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It also said that Earth has warmed by 1.09 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times and many changes such as the sea-level rise and glacier melt are now virtually irreversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the IPCC states unequivocally<strong>\u00a0for the first time that humans are responsible<\/strong>\u00a0for the observed warming of the atmosphere, lands and oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key points of the report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IPCC report contains 3,900 pages of text but we have summarised the major points of contention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The past five years have been the hottest on record since 1850<\/li><li>The recent rate of sea-level rise has nearly tripled compared to 1901-1971<\/li><li>Human influence is 90% the main driver of the global retreat of glaciers since the 90s<\/li><li>\u201cVirtually certain\u201d that hot extremes have become more frequent and intense whilst cold events are less frequent and intense<\/li><li>Global concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) are higher and rising faster than at any time in at least the past two million years<\/li><li>In order to stabilise the climate, we must reach a net-zero of CO2 emissions as well as significantly reduce emissions of other greenhouse gas<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/ecoknights.org.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/flood-malaysia-1536x1022-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10037\"\/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brinknews.com\/19987\/\">Brink News<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does this mean for Malaysia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notsoaidil\" target=\"_blank\">Aidil Iman Aidid<\/a>, an environmental activist and member of the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MYDclimate\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysian Youth Delegation<\/a>\u00a0(youth climate movement) told WORLD OF BUZZ that the report states the consequences of what would happen if we do not take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Malaysian context, he said that a 1.5 degree Celsius increase in temperature will cause Malaysia\u2019s rice production to drop by around 30%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p><strong>\u201cDuring early 2020, we had the worst drought in four decades which severely impacted the paddy planting of Malaysia\u2019s northern region which further affects the livelihoods of those dependent on agriculture<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the consequences to agriculture, Aidil pointed out that as extreme weather is fueled by climate change, we will see much more intense floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn terms of health, water-borne diseases from floods and vector-borne diseases such as dengue which is triggered by climate change would pose a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, environmental NGO&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ecoknights\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EcoKnights<\/a>&nbsp;told WORLD OF BUZZ that further potential impacts of climate change in Malaysia include sea-level rise, erosion of shorelines, coral reef bleaching, increased flood intensities, decreased water availability, greater diseases among forest species and loss of biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also explained that the effects of extreme weather and loss of agriculture will mean a negative impact on economic growth and widen the socioeconomic gap in a marginalised society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p><strong>\u201cSimply put, this will affect our agriculture industry and the nation\u2019s economic growth.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/ecoknights.org.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/trees-malaysia-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10038\"\/><figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brinknews.com\/19987\/\">Greenpeace Malaysia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solutions for the future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EcoKnights listed various initiatives that everyone must participate in. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Investing in renewable energy to cut down emissions<\/li><li>Preserve our natural biodiversity by restoring nature, ban deforestation activity, protect our forests, and implement stronger policies that protect our natural forests<\/li><li>Adopt a better change in our fast-and-convenient lifestyle as individuals and start being more responsible with our consumption<\/li><li>Reduce carbon footprints by practising sustainable living<\/li><li>Strengthen community ties towards climate actions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst Aidil believes that the future of the Earth lies in our hands. In a Twitter post, he said that \u201cit is our duty to take care of the planet. We must hold polluters accountable and reject unstainable projects,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p><strong>\u201cDo not give in. Giving up is climate inaction.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">to my fellow malaysians who feel defeated in light of the IPCC report on climate change, it\u2019s not too late.<br><br>volunteer in environmental organisations, contact ur MPs regarding the IPCC report, share the awareness &amp; most importantly, do not give in. giving up is climate inaction.<\/p>&mdash; freyr (@notsoaidil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notsoaidil\/status\/1424991440271118340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">im seeing so many malaysians reacting towards the IPCC report on climate change with \u201cnak kiamat dah\u201d.<br><br>it is our amanah to take care of the planet. to do so, we must hold polluters accountable &amp; reject unsustainable projects. we cannot afford to lepas tangan on this crisis.<\/p>&mdash; freyr (@notsoaidil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notsoaidil\/status\/1425142463375691776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He also listed some ways for Malaysians to take action and contribute to climate action which include: volunteering in environmental organisations, contacting MPs to inspire changes in policy and spreading awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">the latest IPCC report on climate change can be scary. but it\u2019s important to not be defeated. the earth is our responsibility.<br><br>i\u2019ve listed how some of the ways malaysians can personally contribute to climate action. what you do today, makes a difference tomorrow! (1\/2) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q6SSpPWvR2\">pic.twitter.com\/q6SSpPWvR2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; freyr (@notsoaidil) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/notsoaidil\/status\/1425343843617046528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 11, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the full IPCC report below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p><strong>ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis \u2013 provides the most updated physical understanding of the climate system\u2026<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Posted by\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/165091923539860\" target=\"_blank\">IPCC<\/a><strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/165091923539860\/posts\/4091292527586427\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monday, August 9, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The world needs us, Malaysia needs us. It\u2019s now or never. We have to take care of OUR world.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: WORLD OF BUZZ The long-awaited Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report was published on 9 August, making it the sixth assessment of its kind. It is the climate science body of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organisation.\u00a0In simpler terms, it\u2019s the most important report on the state of the climate today. 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