By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Aug 14: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will headline the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF 4.0) on Sept 3 and 4, 2025, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), joining a distinguished lineup of international leaders to chart pathways toward a lower-carbon future.
According to a media release today, the two-day forum will also feature United Nations Environment Programme former executive director Erik Solheim, Hydropower Sustainability Alliance president Dr Ashok Khosla, along with prominent figures from the global utility, energy, and sustainability sectors.
These thought leaders will share insights on climate action, inclusive growth, clean energy transitions, and global cooperation to address pressing environmental and socioeconomic challenges.
Organised by Sarawak Energy in collaboration with the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) and the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty), SAREF 4.0 will be officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, with the closing ceremony graced by Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof.
Held under the theme “Partnerships for Our Goals – Sustainable Growth and Prosperity for the Region”, SAREF 4.0 underscores the urgent need for collaboration in achieving shared climate and development targets through renewable energy and regional integration.
The forum aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030.
Since its debut in 2019 as a five-part, 10-year thought leadership initiative, SAREF has grown into a leading regional platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and strategic engagement on sustainable energy development.
Previous editions have fostered ASEAN-wide partnerships, informed hydropower and grid integration policies, and advanced discussions on energy equity and resilience.
Full programme details, speaker lineup, and registration information are available at www.saref.com.my. — DayakDaily
