POZNAN, April 24: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg shared an in-depth look at Sarawak’s proactive strategies in combating global climate challenges.
With the world facing pressing environmental threats, Sarawak is leading by example, embracing sustainable technologies and comprehensive green policies.
“As we have observed, 2023 was the hottest period in human history. Under the Paris Agreement, capping temperature rises below 1.5 degrees Celsius is vital yet challenging.
“Post-pandemic, we launched the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030, focusing heavily on environmental sustainability,” he said in a dialogue session at the Central European Hydrogen Technology forum here on Wednesday
Apart from that, he also spoke of Sarawak’s extensive efforts to protect and enhance its natural landscapes.
“Being part of Borneo, Sarawak is also working heavily on rainforest restoration. Presently, forests cover 62 percent of our state, contributing to 52 percent of Malaysia’s forest area,” he explained.
He further highlighted Sarawak’s reforestation initiatives and the promotion of planted forests to bolster environmental quality, aligning with global standards.
“Our commitment extends to increasing forest coverage and promoting planted forests, integral to our digital and green economy roadmap,” he added.
The discussion also covered Sarawak’s strategic moves in the hydrogen sector.
“For hydrogen production, strong and sustainable energy sources are essential. In Sarawak, we are fortunate to have a mix of hydro, solar, and biomass sources.
“This diversity allows us to produce affordable hydrogen, which is crucial as we embark on our roadmap to introduce hydrogen as a major power source,” he said.
Highlighting the global significance of these efforts, he continued, climate change is a serious concern, and Sarawak is using its assets to contribute to this global issue.
He also hopes to inspire and collaborate with other regions, to foster practices that benefit the global community.
The event was also attended by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Ambassador of Malaysia to Poland Dato’ Chitra Devi Ramiah, and Marshall of Wielkopolska Region, Marek Wozniak.-TVS
