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- New Straits Times
Trudeau to speak at Sarawak sustainability, energy forum next month
KUCHING: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be among the prominent speakers at the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) to be held here next month.
Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) said other speakers will include Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme Erik Solheim, and president of the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance Ashok Khosla.
"They will share insights on climate action, inclusive growth, clean energy transitions, as well as global cooperation to tackle environmental and socioeconomic challenges," SEB, the forum organiser, said in a statement today.
Co-hosted with the state Utility and Telecommunication Ministry and the state Energy and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, the forum will be launched by the Sarawak premier on Sept 3, while Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will close it on Sept 4, both at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
SEB said the forum aligns with Sarawak's broader sustainability objectives and energy transition priorities.
"The forum gathers regional and international industry experts and thought leaders to exchange insights, share best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration towards a lower-carbon future," it said.
Themed "Partnerships for Our Goals – Sustainable Growth and Prosperity for the Region", the forum highlights the urgent need for collaboration in achieving shared climate and development targets through renewable energy and regional integration.
"It supports progress aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Sarawak's Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).
SEB said that since its launch in 2019 as a five-part, 10-year thought leadership initiative, SAREF has evolved into a leading regional platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and strategic engagement on sustainable energy development.
It said that past editions have catalysed partnerships across Asean, informed policy dialogues on hydropower and grid integration, and advanced conversations on energy equity and resilience.
