(Bernama) - Emerging economies, including Malaysia's, have a major opportunity to attract potential investors, technology transfers and to create conducive platforms for industry cooperation.

Ambassador and head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia, Vincent Piket, said the regulation encouraging consumer demand for sustainable goods and services, protection for intellectual property rights and market stability were effective to attract investment in green technologies and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the European context.

"This opportunity is also true for Malaysia. The EU recognises Malaysia's commitment in doing its share in tackling climate change.

"These are important commitments but we feel that Malaysia can and should do better to also attract funding and investors.

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