Sabah's coasts at risk from climate change
Published on: Tue, Jul 15, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: Petrus (fourth, right) and Faisha (fourth, left) with key delegates at the conference. KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Petrus Gimbad has warned that Sabah's coastal areas face growing risks from rising sea levels and extreme weather due to climate change.
Advertisement Speaking at the Marim International Conference 2025, here on Tuesday, the Life Water Berhad chairman said global warming is likely to exceed the 1.5°C threshold without urgent reductions in fossil fuel use. He called for organisations to adopt full life cycle assessments and align operations with ESG goals to support long-term sustainability. Marim Chairman Muhammad Faisha Shahriman urged risk professionals to take on more strategic roles in responding to economic, policy and technological shifts. The two-day conference, held for the first time in Sabah, has drawn over 300 participants from multiple sectors and is supported by sponsors including Howden Malaysia. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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