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Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
Regional Environmental Ties Strengthened At ASOEN-36 Meeting In KL
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries and regional dialogue partners continue to strengthen cooperation on environmental and climate change issues through the 36th ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment Meeting (ASOEN-36), held here today. The meeting featured three key dialogue sessions - the 19th ASEAN-Japan Dialogue on Environmental Cooperation, the 5th ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change, and the ASEAN-European Union (EU) High-Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate Change. According to a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), these dialogues serve as strategic platforms to enhance regional cooperation between ASEAN member states and dialogue partners in addressing environmental and climate challenges collectively and effectively. 'Key topics discussed included the progress status of the Strategic Programme for ASEAN Environment and Climate (SPACE). This initiative was developed to address three pressing environmental challenges in the ASEAN region — climate change, pollution control and biodiversity conservation. 'Through these discussions, various programmes and initiatives were identified to support the implementation of SPACE towards sustainable development in the region, such as the Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD) (ERIA) and the ASEAN Climate Change Strategic Action Plan (ACCSAP),' the statement said. NRES added that discussions also emphasised efforts to control marine litter through the implementation of joint programmes under the Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP-MALI). The action plan reflects the strong commitment and cooperation among ASEAN countries to enhance integrated marine waste management efforts at the regional level. In a move to reinforce regional collaboration towards transitioning to a circular economy, NRES announced that the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) 2025 will be hosted in Malaysia this October, with support from the Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI). This forum serves as a strategic platform for formulating and coordinating approaches for the transition to a circular economy through national policies and regional initiatives aligned with sustainable development goals.
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia To Host 36th Meeting Of ASEAN Senior Officials On Environment In Langkawi
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will host the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) in Langkawi, Kedah from July 28 to 31, in conjunction with the country's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES), in a statement today, said the meeting serves as ASEAN's highest technical platform on environmental matters, bringing together senior officials from all 10 member states to strengthen regional policies, strategies and cooperation on environmental protection. 'ASOEN-36 will focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of natural resources and joint actions to address climate change,' it said. The four-day meeting will commence with the ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change, which will be presented at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30), to ensure a more unified ASEAN voice in global climate negotiations. This will be followed by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Governing Board Meeting to deliberate on strategic direction, policies, programme implementation, and other aspects related to the management of the ACB in preserving regional biodiversity. According to NRES, the programme will also include the 19th ASEAN-Japan Dialogue on Environmental Cooperation (AJDEC), as well as dialogues with South Korea, the European Union and the United States. ASOEN-36 will involve seven technical working groups covering areas such as biodiversity, climate change, waste management, sustainable cities, and water resource management. A joint meeting with ASEAN Plus Three dialogue partners - China, Japan and South Korea - will also take place. The ministry said the hosting of ASOEN-36 provides Malaysia with an opportunity to showcase its environmental sustainability initiatives and achievements, while strengthening regional diplomacy in line with the Malaysia MADANI principles. 'This edition of ASOEN also emphasises sustainability in line with the Guideline for the Implementation of the ASEAN Sustainable Initiatives issued by NRES, focusing on carbon footprint reduction, efficient resource use and responsible waste management,' it said.
