KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, today officiated the opening of the Malaysia Pavilion at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye.
Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was also in attendance.
The Pahang Sultanate said in a Facebook post that the event is part of Malaysia’s participation in the international conference, hosted by Turkiye from Nov 9 to 20.
“Their Royal Highnesses’ presence reflects their support for efforts to strengthen the environmental sustainability agenda, the preservation of natural treasures, and international cooperation to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations,” the post read.
The COP31 conference gathers world leaders, government representatives, international organisations, and various stakeholders to strengthen global cooperation in tackling climate change and accelerate the implementation of existing climate action commitments.
According to the post, the Malaysia Pavilion serves as a platform to highlight the country’s efforts in the climate change agenda, while providing a space to share experiences, exchange views, and foster cooperation with the international community.
Also on the COP31 agenda are efforts to strengthen the Global Zero Waste Alliance through voluntary cooperation among nations, international organisations, local authorities, the private sector, and civil society to expand sustainable waste management practices and the circular economy.