Concurrent Replication of Event at Expo 2020 Dubai Soon
 
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- With climate agenda re-emerging from the shadows of the pandemic over the last couple of weeks, the 12^th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2021), continues to steer the green economy with renewed focus on climate change and green technology with more than 13,000 registered global visitors, over 80 conferences as well as several business leads, Memorandum of Understandings and Memorandum of Cooperation worth RM1.97 billion in potential investment value signed to date.
 
Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) and co-organised by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC), IGEM 2021, the region’s largest trade event for green technologies and eco-solutions which is currently at its halfway mark, anticipates this momentum to gain traction, with added impetus following the recent unveiling of the 12^th Malaysia Plan that emphasized the advancement of green growth as one of its key focus areas.
 
Minister of Environment and Water, Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said, “Malaysia's commitment to be a carbon-neutral country as early as 2050 has the potential to attract foreign investment and show the country's commitment in tackling climate change. Low-carbon investment and green technology would be able to support the country’s sustainable development agenda, as well as promote Malaysia as a green investment hub.”
 
Having attracted global green players to IGEM 2021 virtually, KASA will now concurrently take the event to the Expo 2020 Dubai’s Malaysia Pavilion, themed “Energising Sustainability” to further foster green trade and business partnerships. The Ministry will organise several initiatives at the Expo between 17^th October and 6^th November to highlight the country’s efforts in building a post-pandemic Resilient Malaysia through the incorporation of technological solutions that will tackle climate change.
 
The Ministry will be engaging in multiple bilateral meetings and delegation visits with other South East Asia countries to strengthen economic ties, explore new markets and prospects as well as increase regional cooperation in ensuring a low carbon future for the region. Additionally, KASA will also be participating in two Climate Change Conversations sessions, one on Global Sustainable Infrastructure and another with Global Mayors, to uncover best practices, opportunities and challenges in developing climate resilient and sustainable infrastructure while gaining insights on developing carbon reduction strategies from the leaders of the top smart and low carbon cities in the world. 
 
Chief Executive Officer of MGTC, Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor said, “With the reinvigorated green agenda focus in the 12^th Malaysia Plan, we are more determined in continuing our efforts to redefine sustainability by supporting the country’s green initiatives during these unprecedented times through IGEM as well as through our participation at Expo 2020 Dubai, which I am certain will only further catalyse Malaysia’s thriving green economy.”
 
For October, the IGEM 2021’s virtual site will focus on Sustainability, with the following events; Integration of Sustainability into Business by Malaysia Green Building Council (malaysiaGBC), Climate Change Forum 2021: Low Emission Pathways by the Centre for Environment, Technology & Development, Malaysia (CETDEM), Panel Discussion on Sustainable & Circular Packaging by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Smart City Planning in Malaysia: Sharing Best Practices by Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) Malaysia, among others.
 
For more information on IGEM 2021 or to participate in the conferences mentioned, please visit www.igem.my .
 
About Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) 
Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) is an agency of the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) mandated to drive the country in the scope of Green Growth, Green Technology and Lifestyle as well as promote Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) on Climate Action towards a low carbon and sustainable development pathway. Three national policies, in particular, the National Green Technology Policy (NGTP), the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) and the Green Technology Master Plan (GTMP), provide overall direction in driving MGTC's role as a catalyst for green economic growth.
 
MGTC's initiatives and programs focus on supporting Malaysia’s NDC, increasing GDP, from green technology by RM 100 billion and generating 230,000 green job opportunities.

Source: Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC) ​

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Zaid Karim Shaari 
Director of Green Promotion Division 
Tel: +60 12-297 7625
Email: zaid@mgtc.gov.my 

--BERNAMA