KUCHING, Oct 21 2026:The Sarawak government has issued three Forest Carbon Licences covering an area of 56,816.20 hectares as of this month, Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said.
He said eight entities have been granted Carbon Study Permits, encompassing an area of 178,740 hectares.
"These permits authorize the holders to conduct studies and prepare a Sarawak Project Design Document (SPDD), a prerequisite for Forest Carbon Licence applications," he said in his winding up speech in the State Legislative Assembly (SLA) today.
He said to date, Sarawak’s forest carbon initiatives are implemented in alignment with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, operating on a voluntary basis.
"Unlike a compliance-based approach, which mandates adherence to specific laws, regulations, or carbon market mechanisms, both frameworks remain subject to the prevailing legal and governance structures.
He said the state government will continue to strengthen research and technical capabilities through the deployment of modern technology, including Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) so to ensure that forest carbon development is grounded in accurate scientific data,.
"This approach is essential for enhancing the precision of forest carbon potential assessments, supporting data-driven planning, and ensuring that forest carbon activities are carried out responsibly—without compromising ecosystem integrity or the interests of local communities," Awamg Tengah added.
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