Our government had fully supported the inaugural Rainforest Youth Summit 2024 (RAYS2024) which had marked Sarawak's efforts in leading a chorus of voices that foster a global network of young conservationists and develop actionable strategies for rainforest preservation.
In the words of our Right Honourable Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg, the global youth and their leaders should stand united on rainforest conservation and climate adaptation that will impact future generations of mankind.
Thus, Sarawak Government through its Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts (MTCP) and Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) had organised the inaugural Rainforest Youth Summit 2024 (RAYS2024) that serves as a good avenue to prepare future leaders for their crucial role in conservation that can secure a sustainable future for all.
I was given the honour to grace the official launching ceremony of the 3-day summit at Hikmah Exchange & Exhibition Centre (HEEC) in Kuching recently and had delivered the keynote address on behalf of the Premier of Sarawak.
With the theme “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future", we hope the summit will serve as a platform for the young folks to present their creative advocacies and initiatives, ensuring their voices are being heard and their creative ideas are given due attention.
I have met a lot of the participants after the launching ceremony and the majority of them had given their thumbs up to RAYS2024 which had encouraged them to enjoy international networking to foster global cooperation on environmental issues.
To them, our joint initiatives had reflected the government's dedication to biodiversity conservation and balancing economic growth with environmental needs.
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