KUCHING: The Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF 4.0) is set to convene prominent global figures from September 3 to 4 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), to explore pathways towards a lower-carbon future.
The distinguished speaker lineup features Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg; former Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and co-chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates group; former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Dr Ashok Khosla; president of the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance, Erik Solheim; alongside other leaders from the global utility, energy, and sustainability sectors.
According to Sarawak Energy in a press statement, these experts will share their perspectives on climate action, inclusive growth, clean energy transitions, and global cooperation to address environmental and socio-economic challenges.
“The forum is co-hosted by Sarawak Energy with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) and the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty),” it said.
The forum will be officiated by the Premier with the closing ceremony graced by Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Held under the theme “Partnerships for Our Goals – Sustainable Growth and Prosperity for the Region”, SAREF 4.0 underscores the urgent need for collaboration in achieving shared climate and development targets through renewable energy and regional integration.
“The initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030,
“Since its inception in 2019 as part of a 10-year thought leadership series, SAREF has become a key regional platform for policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic engagement on sustainable energy,” it said.
Past editions have fostered partnerships across ASEAN, informed policy on hydropower and grid integration, and advanced discussions on energy equity and resilience.
Full programme details, speaker information, and registration are available at www.saref.com.my.
