A Research Proposal
Table of Contents
Introduction Page 3
Problem Identification Page 4
Literature Review Page 5 - 7
Objective of the Study Page 8 - 9
Research Plan Page 10
Time Line and Resources Page 11 - 12
References Page 13
A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
To: Director Climate Change Project Prime Minister Office Project Putrajaya 52100 Malaysia
From: Zaimah Hassan
Date: 1st Jan 2010
Subject: A Research Proposal on the Climate Change Phenomena in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
There is no doubt now that climate change and global warming are synonymous. This phenomenon is felt worldwide and is continuing to wreck havoc which has created the “greenhouse” effect. Climate change is a result of human actions, it didn’t occur naturally. Nine of the eleven hottest years in the 20th century have occurred since 1985, which is not consistent with a natural trend. Studies show that the surface temperature of the earth has been increasing at a rate of 0.17 degrees Celsius per decade. Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may alter the surface temperature through the “greenhouse” effect. These altered environmental states change the living conditions of organisms and animals that transmit diseases, and will lead to specific health problems, ranging from increases in infectious diseases to problems due to heat stress, among others. Any restrictions that are put forward must balance the needs of the environment with the needs of industry. Unfortunately, it will hurt many economies, the only question is which countries will it pose a threat to, and by how much.
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
The climate change phenomena in Malaysia are noticeably felt and can no longer be ignored. Industries are booming fast, everyone has at least a car and emissions of toxic gasses are constantly being released in the air hence creating unwanted pollutions, which in the long run does damage to the environment, may it be the
Introduction Page 3
Problem Identification Page 4
Literature Review Page 5 - 7
Objective of the Study Page 8 - 9
Research Plan Page 10
Time Line and Resources Page 11 - 12
References Page 13
A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
To: Director Climate Change Project Prime Minister Office Project Putrajaya 52100 Malaysia
From: Zaimah Hassan
Date: 1st Jan 2010
Subject: A Research Proposal on the Climate Change Phenomena in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
There is no doubt now that climate change and global warming are synonymous. This phenomenon is felt worldwide and is continuing to wreck havoc which has created the “greenhouse” effect. Climate change is a result of human actions, it didn’t occur naturally. Nine of the eleven hottest years in the 20th century have occurred since 1985, which is not consistent with a natural trend. Studies show that the surface temperature of the earth has been increasing at a rate of 0.17 degrees Celsius per decade. Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may alter the surface temperature through the “greenhouse” effect. These altered environmental states change the living conditions of organisms and animals that transmit diseases, and will lead to specific health problems, ranging from increases in infectious diseases to problems due to heat stress, among others. Any restrictions that are put forward must balance the needs of the environment with the needs of industry. Unfortunately, it will hurt many economies, the only question is which countries will it pose a threat to, and by how much.
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
The climate change phenomena in Malaysia are noticeably felt and can no longer be ignored. Industries are booming fast, everyone has at least a car and emissions of toxic gasses are constantly being released in the air hence creating unwanted pollutions, which in the long run does damage to the environment, may it be the
References: MYCJN Malaysian Youth Climate Justice Network – advocate for a bold and just national climate policy (2010). Introduction of Climate Change in Malaysia [ONLINE] Available : http://mycjn.org/blog/?p=1335 [2010, February 11]