KUCHING: The launch of the Subnational Climate Change Institutional Assessment (CCIA) Report marked a significant milestone in Sarawak’s climate journey, signalling a stronger institutional commitment to climate governance and long-term sustainability.
Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg described the occasion as more than the unveiling of a report.
“Today, we mark an important milestone in Sarawak’s climate journey with the launch of the Subnational Climate Change Institutional Assessment for Sarawak and Sabah.
“This is more than the launch of a report. It is a statement of intent — about how we govern, how we invest, and how we safeguard our future in the face of climate change,” he said in his keynote address at the official launch held on March 3.
Abang Johari said the assessment represents a collective effort and reflects a shared commitment to strengthening climate governance across Malaysia. He stressed that climate action cannot be delivered by a single institution alone.
“It requires partnership, trust and coordination across boundaries,” he said, adding that the report is not meant to sit on a shelf but to serve both as a roadmap and a mirror of Sarawak’s current standing.
“More importantly, it is a call to act — decisively and together.”
He welcomed the CCIA’s recognition of Sarawak’s meaningful progress, noting that it affirms the state’s ambition as well as its continued investments and policy reforms. The report, he said, offers practical guidance on how Sarawak’s institutional framework can be further strengthened to ensure effective delivery and lasting impact.
Importantly, he pointed out that the CCIA goes beyond identifying challenges. It sets out a structured reform roadmap with clear, actionable recommendations for the short, medium and long term, grounded in operational realities rather than abstract theory.
He also valued the inclusion of international experiences, describing them as useful reference points as Sarawak charts its own path in tackling
