Carbon credits credibility in question
KUCHING: Carbon credits, a popular means of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions, are under scrutiny due to concerns over their credibility and transparency. According to Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito, there were several issues surrounding the use of carbon credits, including the inconsistency between authorities that issued the credits and the potential risk […]
Experts to ensure new forestry policy meets environmental agenda
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has engaged several academics and professionals to facilitate devising of a new policy on forestry in the state as part of its efforts to fulfil its environmental sustainability agenda. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today said the experts engaged were currently working out and deliberating on a new […]
State needs law to claim carbon credits
By Natasha Jee & Nia Natasha Hasenan KUCHING: With Sarawak now focusing to produce green technology, the state may need to draft a law to claim for carbon credits, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that currently, there was no provision in the state’s laws on carbon credit as […]
