KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has been confirmed as a carbon-negative state (a net sink), marking a significant milestone in its climate change efforts, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Ceasar Mandela Malakun.
Responding to a question from Sook Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, Ceasar said the status was verified through the state's first Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report 2024.
He said the report provides Sabah with its first comprehensive understanding of emissions across multiple economic sectors.
"The findings confirm that Sabah absorbs more carbon than it emits, contributing significantly to the national climate agenda," he said during the State Legislative Assembly sitting on Tuesday.
Ceasar added that the data will guide future climate policies, including mitigation and adaptation measures, as the state strengthens its position in addressing climate change.
