| Summary: | There is no doubt that space science and technology and their applications have a crucial and sometimes indispensable role to play in dealing with climate change. Aside from the aspect of monitoring climate change which has been addressed, space platforms are well positioned to provide information required to support climate change responses, including vulnerability assessment, treaty compliance and adaptation and mitigation strategies and actions. For example, satellites offer the ideal platform to monitor in a global fashion and in a transparent way compliance with targets set and agreed upon internationally, including the monitoring of greenhouse gases. Additionally, in the context of sea-level rise, adaptation of coastal areas could benefit from Earth observation data to assess the geographic extent of land that would be affected according to the degree of sea-level rise. Malaysia could continue to benefit fully from utilizing such data by acquiring it through international co-operation or investment in its own satellite systems.
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