Forests as cornerstone of CO2 storage strategy

THE government has charted a bold course towards building a resilient green economy under the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP). Among its key environmental targets is the commitment to increase carbon dioxide (CO2) storage capacity by 10 million metric tonnes by 2030.

This ambitious goal reflects Malaysia’s broader pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and also aligns with its obligations under the Paris Agreement. While technological solutions, such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), are part of the strategy, Malaysia’s greatest natural asset in this endeavour is its forests.