Carbon trading under federal jurisdiction
KUCHING: The suggestion for carbon trading to be placed under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Plantation and Commodity is being discussed with the federal government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that presently matters pertaining to carbon are under the purview of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and […]
Carbon credits can encourage emission reduction
KUCHING: To combat the effects of climate change, firms are being urged to take proactive measures to reduce their carbon emissions. One effective approach is through the use of cutting-edge technology and carbon pricing strategies, such as carbon credits. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economist Jerome Kueh said it was important to strike a balance between […]
More job opportunities through carbon credit industry
THE introduction of the Forest (Amendment) Bill 2022 will provide more job opportunities for Sarawakians through the carbon credit industry. Billy Sujang (GPS-Opar) in support of the proposed amendment, said this was one of the Bill’s many benefits to come following its introduction. “Once approved, we can also introduce carbon stock as one of our […]
