02 CONTENTS
@ green | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER . 2023 p44
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P04
Recognition for sustainable efforts
Leading Malaysian corporations and institutions rewarded for adopting game-changing sustainability initiatives
P06
Annual renewable power must triple until 2030
IRENA ’ s World Energy Transitions Outlook calls for annual renewable power additions of 1,000GW on average until 2030 to keep 1.5 ° C climate target within reach
• Fukushima wastewater not toxic , says IAEA chief
P07
Citaglobal strengthens RE presence
Company estimates combined investment in the two purchases will be RM12m
• Berjaya Sompo and GEC launch tree-planting initiative
• Tengku Hassanal ’ s environmental commitment in Pahang
P08-09 | COVER STORY
Malaysia – Roadmap to NZE 2050 ?
Efficient energy use could be a significant contributor in efforts to meet the Net Zero Emission ( NZE ) target p06
P10-12 | COVER STORY
Navigating the energy trilemma
Establishing a forward-looking and competitive energy sector has extensive positive cascading effects on the national economy
P14
The untapped blue carbon opportunity
Malaysia has 16 seagrass species and is third in the world for seagrass diversity
P15
Collaborating for a greener future
UTM embarks on a research journey with JTS Group for biochar slow-release fertiliser p07 p08-09
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