By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Sept 13: Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), through its Greening Sarawak Campaign, has received recognition under the ASEAN Green Initiative (AGI) 2026 in the Large-Scale Tree Planting Initiative category.
According to a media release, the recognition was presented at the 2nd ASEAN Green Initiative Recognition Event held on Sept 9 in Quezon City, Philippines.
“The recognition reflects FDS’ continued commitment to forest landscape restoration and greening efforts in Sarawak, particularly through the planting of indigenous tree species.
“From 2021 to 2025, a total of 290,846 trees from threatened species listed in the IUCN Red List were planted under the Greening Sarawak Campaign, comprising species classified as Endangered and Vulnerable,” said the media release.
Zarina Shebli, who heads the Restoration and Industrial Forest Division (RIFD), received the recognition and subsequently shared Sarawak’s experience in implementing the Greening Sarawak Campaign during the Ecosystem Restoration Session of the ASEAN Heritage Parks Forum 2026, alongside other AGI awardees.
“This ASEAN-level recognition further strengthens FDS’ commitment to advancing forest restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management in Sarawak.
“FDS extends its sincere appreciation to all stakeholders and partners for their continuous support and contribution towards the successful implementation of the Greening Sarawak Campaign.
“This recognition reflects the collective commitment towards forest restoration, biodiversity conservation and the greening of Sarawak.”
The ASEAN Green Initiative is a regional recognition programme implemented by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) to recognise tree planting initiatives that contribute to increasing tree cover and restoring ecosystems across the ASEAN region. — DayakDaily
