Sarawak open to new approaches to environmental conservation with innovative policies

Abang Johari delivers his speech during the official dinner in conjunction with TropSc 2024 in Kuching on Oct 16, 2024. Photo credit: Ukas

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Oct 17: Sarawak is ready to welcome scientists looking to support the State’s environmental conservation efforts through introducing new approaches into its conservation policies, according to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

In a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Abang Johari stated that scientists are now addressing climate change caused by excessive carbon emissions, which pose a threat to human survival.

“In this regard, Sarawak is ready to embrace the trust of scientists in preserving our environment and introducing new approaches in policy formation,” he said.

Abang Johari made the remarks during the official dinner in conjunction with the International Conference on Tropical Sciences (TropSc 2024) here last night (Oct 16).

In his speech, the Premier also highlighted the Sarawak government’s focus on leveraging the State’s strengths to tackle the challenges of climate change.

“We know that carbon is the main culprit, but the question is how to balance carbon with fresh oxygen.

“Therefore, the Sarawak government is focusing on forest conservation, and in this field, we are discussing carbon storage,” he added.

The Premier also expressed his hope that the conference will offer valuable insights on ways to explore tropical resources to contribute to solutions for global issues, especially in addressing climate change.

Also present were Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang, Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Chairman of the Tropical Science Foundation, Tan Sri Dr Ir Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, FASc, and other distinguished guests. — DayakDaily