International Forum on SDGs for Regional Revitalization 2021“Toward the further promotion of the SDGs for Regional Revitalization”

Kuala Lumpur in the SDGs and New Normal COVID-19

DATUK MAHADI NGAHMayor, City of Kuala Lumpur January 14th, 2021. Thursday

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iNTRODUCTION

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

MITIGATING MEASURES TO COPE WITH COVID-19 PANDEMICSustaining the Urban EconomySmall Traders

TRANSITION TO NEUTRAL CARBON CITY AND SMART CITYPlansClimate ChangeActionsPartnerships

CONCLUSION

CONTENTS

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In the 19th century, KualaLumpur was a tin mining centre

In 1963 Kuala Lumpur, theCapital City of MalaysiaLand Area : 243sq.km

Population Size : 1.8 million

GDP growth : 7.1% p.a(2010-2017)

Vision : “To Be A World ClassSustainable and Livable Cityfor All, No One Left Behind.”

INTRODUCTION

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)SDGs that are most relevant to Kuala Lumpur in addressingCovid-19 Pandemic are SDG 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 and SDG 11.

NUA (New Urban Agenda) focuses on environmentallysustainable and resilient urban development.

Combining SDGs and NUA, we have a more comprehensiveframework to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Efforts on SDGs for Regional Revitalization in Governments and Local Governments : Kuala Lumpur in the SDGs and New Normal COVID-19

SDGs MITIGATING MEASURES TO COPE WITH COVID-19 PANDEMICMitigating measures to cope with Covid-19 pandemic :

a) Social distancing

b) Wearing of face mask

c) Frequent disinfection

These measures affect other urban systems tremendously.

Affirmative actions on the local economy and improve thewellbeing of city dwellers by:

a) Facilitating the small traders to run their businesses inmore allowable areas in the city.

b) Creating new attractions to revitalise neglected backlanes in CBD areas with attractive murals and newplacemaking.

c) Generating more job opportunities.

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PLANS : Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart CityDevelopment plans for Kuala Lumpur to be Neutral Carbon City and SmartCity are :

a) New Development Plan for Kuala Lumpur 2040

b) Kuala Lumpur Smart City Masterplan 2021 - 2025

c) Kuala Lumpur Low Carbon Society Blueprint 2030

d) Kuala Lumpur Pedestrian And Cycling Masterplan 2019 - 2028

SDGs and mitigating measures for Covid-19 are factored in thepreparation of these plans in lights of KL-ites’ aspirations.

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Efforts on SDGs for Regional Revitalization in Governments and Local Governments : Kuala Lumpur in the SDGs and New Normal COVID-19

I conic R iver Of L i fe

Urban Jungle Park Iconic Pedestr ian Br igde

Beaut i fu l Pedestr ian Walkway

Rejuvenated Back lane with murals

TANGIBLE RESULTS: Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart City

Attract ive Suspended Br idge

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1. Extraordinary Rainfall

2. Rise in Tempera tures

3. Flash Floods

4. Freak Storms

5. Severe Land Slide

CLIMATE CHANGE : Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart City

GLOBAL WARMING EFFECTS ON KUALA

LUMPUR

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Flash F loods Rise in Temperatures

Severe Land Sl ideExtraordinary Rainfal l

Freak Storms

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ACTIONS : Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart City

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Urban Farm

KL Brain - CCTV Bicycle Stop

Bicycle Lane

Solar PV-Renewable Energy 9

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Biodiesel Bus; Free Rides

Urban Rail Transit Sol id Waste Recycl ing Centre

Sol id Waste Management

Rainwater Har vest ing System 10

ACTIONS : Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart City

PARTNERSHIPS: Kuala Lumpur’s Transition To Neutral Carbon City & Smart City

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall

CONCLUSION

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Sustainability is imperative in order to achieve abetter and more sustainable future for all, no oneleft behind.

Covid-19 pandemic has introduced a new globalthreat, one that is unprecedented.

Humankind has a strong resolve and we will findsolutions to overcome this pandemic.

Kuala Lumpur will continue to address the newdifficulties faced by KL-ites who are trying to earna living in the city in line with the needs of theSustainable Development Goals.

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