Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah believes young leaders play critical roles in addressing the climate crisis

BY FATIHAH MANAF

As ambassadors of change , the youth are not merely the leaders of tomorrow but the catalysts of today ’ s climate resilience .

In her address at the United Nations ’ 28th Climate Change Conference ( COP 28 ) on Dec 1 , 2023 , Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah passionately discussed the urgent need for climate action and emphasised why the youth should be at the forefront of this global endeavour . Her speech highlighted young leaders ’ critical role in addressing the climate crisis .

“ We are in the midst of a climate crisis . The world is getting warmer , resulting in natural disasters , weather extremes , food insecurity and global anxiety . This is why we must be here together to discuss these issues and how we can save our planet ,” said Tunku Azizah .

INSPIRED BY CROWN PRINCE ’ S ASPIRATIONS

“ Today , I want to talk about a young man who believes in unity for action and delivery . A man who is passionate about climate action , preservation and conservation . He is my son , HRH the Crown Prince Hassanal of Pahang , who has inspired me .”

Tunku Azizah mentioned that Hassanal , with the support of His Majesty the King , persuaded the Pahang government to commit to being net zero by 2030 . He explained that Pahang would be net surplus by 2050 , citing the high forest cover and low emissions