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Siri Ceramah Sarawakiana : Transforming Borneo: From Land Exploitation to Sustainable Development.

Posted on 13 July 2023

Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, was long regarded as a relatively ‘marginal’ region in Southeast Asia. However, its position has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. The plan to relocate Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan, accompanied by several mega projects, along with the rise of Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia’s political landscape, have brought unprecedented attention to Borneo. This is further fuelled by the recent rush for carbon offsetting and renewable energy, which recognizes the island’s abundant carbon stock and potential for hydropower and biomass.

Come and join us for sharing session on our programs under Sarawakiana Talk Series which will focus on how the island has changed over the past two decades across the diverse territories that comprise contemporary Borneo. It aims to provide an overview of Borneo, from big-picture questions to the complexities on the ground, with a particular emphasis on the rapid and large-scale land use changes that have occurred throughout the island since the 2000s. The talk seeks to offer perspectives on balancing the future, considering the need for economic and social development while steering trajectories towards a better and more sustainable Borneo.

Dr Goh Shun Sheng, an Associate at Harvard University Asia Center will deliver his talk on Transforming Borneo: From Land Exploitation to Sustainable Development on:
Date : Thursday, 27th July 2023.
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Venue: Gallery TM, Sarawak State Library

Participation is free and open to the public. For registration or further information, please can contact Puan Dayang Nur Syima Awang Adrus (cmasyima@sarawak.gov.my) / Puan Aidashermilla Hashim (aidasheh@sarawak.gov.my) at 082-440488 or scan the QR Code on the poster.