KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has launched a new set of Strategic Plan of Actions (2021-2023) to address emerging challenges and take advantage of potential opportunities to enhance the conservation and management of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) landscape.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah had made significant strides in implementing programmes and projects set forth in the Second Sabah Strategic Plan of Actions.
However, he said given the rapidly changing economic, social and environmental landscape, a new strategic plan of action was needed to build on the achievements of its predecessor.
“The achievements are underpinned by the following strengths of the Sabah HoB Initiative: state and federal governments' commitment towards the initiative; policy continuity; the ability for key stakeholders to work together; and the ability to leverage the HoB brand for funding and new partnerships,” he said.
Hajiji said this at the opening of the HoB Symposium Sabah themed ‘The Need for Holistic and Pragmatic Approaches on Conservation Efforts’, here today.
His speech text was read out by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan who is also Sabah Agriculture and Fisheries Minister.