Urgent Need for a More Effective Disaster Management and Prevention Regime

By Dr. Ng Shin Wei, Josephine Tan Mei Ling

November 2020 PENANG GREEN AGENDA 2030
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WITH FLASH FLOODS and air pollution to the occasional landslides, Penang is no stranger to natural disasters. As general development continues at a dizzying pace and the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, the frequency and severity of these disasters naturally increase.Studies have shown that Penang is expected to experience longer periods of dry spell and intense rainfall. Coastal and low-lying areas are likewise expected to be inundated by rising sea levels and thunderstorms, threatening the State’s food production...

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Dr. Ng Shin Wei

is a Project Manager at the Penang Green Council. She has more than 13 years of experience in climate change and sustainable development policies.

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Josephine Tan Mei Ling

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