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🔥Forged in the heart of Borneo, Sabah – Malaysia's largest carbon sink – is standing tall, Battling for its carbon sovereignty amidst the upcoming federal Climate Change Bill.

🏦With the stunning Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) rapidly approaching Parliament, the question of Sabah's rights to its carbon riches has become a hot topic.

🗣️At a recent rally orchestrated by the civil society coalition, Carbon Sovereign Sabah (CSS), a gang of Sabah representatives were instigated to protect the state's interests: "We've handed you the reins, act for Sabah and its sovereignty."

💼Cynthia Ong of Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP) dropped a bombshell that RUUPIN is scheduled for tabling in June(yikes, that's soon!). By the way, Sabah's State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is yet to deliberate on its own climate legislation, which would safeguard the state's authority over carbon within its territories in line with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution.

📊With the jarring speed of national climate legislation, urgency has set in for Sabah's rulers to shield their precious carbon assets and economic future.

💪The CSS acknowledged the federal government's dedication to addressing climate change via RUUPIN, but warned that efforts could crumble without substantial consultations and strategic concord with Sabah.

🔍Datuk Darrel Webber, Sabah's Climate Change Advisor, was invited by CSS to share some technical nitty-gritty of the situation. Webber explained that the state had used the same methodology as the federal government's UNFCCC submissions under the Paris Agreement to calculate emissions and sinks, confirming Sabah as a net carbon sink due to its green forest preservation, anti-coal stance, and subdued industrial activities.

🌲Sabah's lush forests are considerately offsetting emissions elsewhere and contribute the biggest share to Malaysia's greenhouse gas absorption. As such, any upcoming schemes to tax emissions or compensate sequestration should recognize Sabah's contributions and savvy stewardship of these resources.

💭Participants reminisced about historical concerns related to previous federal legislation (no names mentioned, but we all know what they're talking about, right?)

🤝CSS encouraged the elected representatives from various political alliances to work hand-in-hand to ensure transparent, open-minded, and future-oriented processes that safeguard Sabah's long-term interests.

🌐The event emphasized the unity in addressing climate governance effectively and fairly. Discussions also acknowledged the impressive progress already made in drafting Sabah's climate legislation. Such legislation could provide the backbone for responsible carbon stewardship while aligning with national climate objectives.

🌍As one of the rare jurisdictions globally identified as a net sink, Sabah is geared up to emerge as a climate leader in the budding low-carbon economy.

🗣️Assemblyman Assaffal Panglima Alian from Tungku rocketed a social media post stating, "Sabah's rights and its sovereignty should take the front seat!"

🙋Senator Datuk Nelson Wences Angang emphasized the necessity of active collaboration between state and federal governments to protect Sabah's rights. "The federal government's intention to table the Climate Change Bill in the next parliamentary sitting is commendable. Yet, it's crucial for them to work closely with the Sabah government on the bill's content. This guarantees that Sabah's viewpoints, requirements, and rights are understood and respected, leading to more productive policies. At the same time, the Sabah government should voice its stance on the bill to ensure none of Sabah's rights are undermined or taken away."

👨🏻‍💼Assemblyman Datuk Darell Leiking attended the gathering and hammered home the importance of vigilance. "The summit unveiled yet another potential deadline in which Sabah risks overlooking the woodland for the trees. The State Government must ensure Sabah isn't subjected to the unintended downsides of the approaching National Climate Change Bill, especially with its sovereignty on the line. We must act now to safeguard Sabah!"

🌳Dr Robecca Jumin, WWF-Malaysia's Head of Conservation for Sabah, highlighted the significance of Sabah's legislative strides. "A robust legislative framework is necessary to maintain Sabah's progress in preserving its natural resources while promoting sustainable economic development. Sabah's forest carbon law, enacted through the recent revision of the Forest Enactment 1968, represents the state's determined commitment to responsible climate governance. With the correct strategies and synergy between state and federal efforts, we can foster mutual accountability, reinforce climate resilience, and secure a blossoming future for both the people and nature."

🤝The session concluded with widespread understanding that federal legislation must respect Sabah's constitutional standing and complement the state's initiatives in developing Fair and localized climate policies. Through ongoing dialogue and cooperation, Sabah can take a leading role in climate action while defending its rights within the federation. - The Borneo Post Rewritten 🔁

The tech-savvy citizes of Sabah turn to environmental-science and climate-change policy-and-legislation as they stake their claim for carbon rights amidst the impending federal Climate Bill.
The approach of the Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) has triggered discussion within the Sabah Legislative Assembly, aiming to safeguard the state's right to its carbon resources in accordance with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the Federal Constitution.
Emphasizing the responsibility of the government, the Carbon Sovereign Sabah (CSS) calls on representatives to act now for Sabah's sovereignty and economic future as the Climate Change Bill approaches parliament.
Cynthia Ong of LEAP warns that RUUPIN is set for tabling in June, leaving little time for Sabah's State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to deliberate on its own climate legislation.
Climate-change is not anymore a general-news topic, it's a political subject that demands immediate attention, especially for carbon-rich regions like Sabah.
Lobbying for substantial consultations and strategic concord between the federal government and Sabah, CSS urges the federal government to recognize Sabah's contributions to Malaysia's greenhouse gas absorption as a net carbon sink.
Science and law unite as Datuk Darrel Webber, Sabah's Climate Change Advisor, shares technical details that support Sabah's claim as a net carbon sink, attributing this to the state's green forest preservation, anti-coal stance, and limited industrial activities.
Recognizing Sabah's critical role in Malaysia's carbon balance and climate-change mitigation, the federal government should adapt its climate governing policies to reflect the state's unique circumstances and prosperous carbon stewardship.
In the face of ambitious national climate legislation, the Malaysian government and Sabah must act in unison to ensure responsible and fair climate governance, striving for unity and collaboration within the Region to achieve blossoming economic development and climate resilience.