KUCHING: Malaysia's climate governance must recognise Sarawak and Sabah's roles while maintaining coherent national policies, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.
"Under the Federal Constitution and Malaysia Agreement 1963, Sarawak controls land, forestry, marine, and natural resources.
"This institutional arrangement is a strength if well-coordinated," he said at the launch of the Malaysia Subnational Climate Change Institutional Assessment (CCIA) report on Tuesday (March 3).
Abang Johari said Sarawak remains committed to working with the Federal Government and Sabah on policy alignment, investment, and shared learning for climate action.
Abang Johari welcomed the CCIA's recognition of Sarawak's climate progress
The subnational CCIA is a collaboration between Sarawak's Energy and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, the Sabah Climate Action Council, and the World Bank.
The report assesses the states' climate institutions and provides recommendations to improve them.
