S'wak has potential to be major carbon market player, says Deputy Premier


Starpic by Zulazhar Sheblee

KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to be a major player in the international carbon market due to its wide coverage of forests, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

He said the state government is starting a carbon initiative through a nature-based solution in line with its policy of reducing logging and stepping up forest conservation and restoration to ensure environmental sustainability.

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