KL Sustainability Summit To Tackle Transboundary Haze

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Transboundary haze, a recurring issue in the region, is expected to be one of the key topics discussed at the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) from Oct 14 to 16, said Malaysian Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

He said the KLSS, to be held in conjunction with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year, will bring together key stakeholders from ASEAN member states to accelerate regional climate action.

“Transboundary haze is also being actively discussed at ASEAN platforms. We also want to do certain things with regard to that at this year's ASEAN meeting on the topic, so I think that will be one of the issues that we will maybe explore during KLSS.

“With the goal of producing the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience, KLSS aspires to position the city as a leading platform for strategic discussions on climate resilience in the years ahead,” he told a press conference after the soft launch of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia 2025 (IGEM 2025) and KLSS here on Thursday.

Nik Nazmi said KLSS, featuring thought leaders from across ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region, will include podcasts, keynotes, panels and roundtables, all focused on actionable strategies for local, regional and global impact.

-- BERNAMA