KUCHING, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will channel its new free tertiary education initiative towards strengthening human capital in high-value sectors such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), renewable energy and environmental technology, said its Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the scheme, which will be implemented next year, forms part of the state’s long-term strategy to ensure Sarawakians are equipped with the technical knowledge and skills needed to lead its transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon economy.
“Sarawak is blessed with natural capital as we have 62 per cent forest coverage. The moment you have natural capital and the human capital that can be trained, then the world is yours, meaning that Sarawak becomes a world player.
“We have taken a bold decision to act for future generations. We also need technocrats, people who are well-versed in science, people who can contribute to how we manage this transition.”
He said this in his speech at the launch of the Accelerating Climate Action in Sarawak: An Open Day for the Sarawak Net Zero Strategy and Carbon Plan programme here today.
Abang Johari said the free education initiative is designed to produce a new generation of scientists, engineers and technologists to support Sarawak’s rapidly expanding green sectors, particularly its hydrogen economy, carbon management and CCUS projects.
He added that the policy reflects the state government’s commitment to building a knowledge-driven economy capable of innovating solutions for global environmental challenges and creating sustainable opportunities for future generations.
The Accelerating Climate Action in Sarawak programme provided a platform for participants to discover and give feedback on the state’s decarbonisation pathway and carbon market mechanisms that will shape Sarawak’s future.
It also featured workshops on sustainability reporting and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, alongside opportunities for industry and policy leaders to exchange ideas and best practices to drive measurable climate action and long-term value.
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