(Kuching, 12th) The holding of the second phase Greenhouse Gas Management System (GHG-MS) Needs Assessment and Discovery Workshop marks an important milestone in Sarawak’s advancement of work related to carbon tax and carbon credit management.
The Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) stated in a press release that this initiative is a significant step in strengthening Sarawak's GHG management framework.
The statement pointed out: "A total of 30 participants from various agencies attended, including the Sarawak Attorney General's Chambers (SAGC), Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESty), NREB, Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS), Accenture (ACCENTURE), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
“This marks a key event in propelling the next phase of GHG-MS—especially in relation to carbon tax and carbon credit management.”
The statement further explained that this phase aims to enhance Sarawak’s capability in managing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring alignment with its climate commitments and broader regulatory frameworks.
During Friday’s opening ceremony of the workshop, Sarawak Chief Environmental Quality Controller, Dato Jack Liam, emphasized that establishing a robust and future-ready GHG-MS system is crucial to supporting Sarawak’s climate governance.
During the workshop, MEESty provided explanations on policies, strategies, directions, and the related carbon tax mechanism to ensure system development aligns with Sarawak’s long-term climate goals.
In addition, the workshop shared Singapore’s experience in utilizing the Emissions Data Monitoring and Analysis system (EDMA) for carbon tax management, offering participants valuable insights into emission data management, tax mechanisms, and compliance processes.
A core section of the workshop was needs assessment training, helping participants identify and determine the key outcomes and working scope for the second phase of GHG-MS.
The meeting concluded with guidance on proposed deliverables, including system module and timeline planning, providing clear direction and consensus for the next step in the development of GHG-MS.
The Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) stated in a press release that this initiative is a significant step in strengthening Sarawak's GHG management framework.
The statement pointed out: "A total of 30 participants from various agencies attended, including the Sarawak Attorney General's Chambers (SAGC), Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability (MEESty), NREB, Sarawak Information Systems (SAINS), Accenture (ACCENTURE), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
“This marks a key event in propelling the next phase of GHG-MS—especially in relation to carbon tax and carbon credit management.”
During Friday’s opening ceremony of the workshop, Sarawak Chief Environmental Quality Controller, Dato Jack Liam, emphasized that establishing a robust and future-ready GHG-MS system is crucial to supporting Sarawak’s climate governance.
During the workshop, MEESty provided explanations on policies, strategies, directions, and the related carbon tax mechanism to ensure system development aligns with Sarawak’s long-term climate goals.
In addition, the workshop shared Singapore’s experience in utilizing the Emissions Data Monitoring and Analysis system (EDMA) for carbon tax management, offering participants valuable insights into emission data management, tax mechanisms, and compliance processes.
A core section of the workshop was needs assessment training, helping participants identify and determine the key outcomes and working scope for the second phase of GHG-MS.
The meeting concluded with guidance on proposed deliverables, including system module and timeline planning, providing clear direction and consensus for the next step in the development of GHG-MS.