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Malaysia to Host 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment

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Malaysia will welcome senior officials from ASEAN member states for the 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) in Langkawi, Kedah, from July 28 to 31, as part of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The four-day meeting aims to strengthen regional policies and cooperation on environmental protection, focusing on biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and climate change action. The meeting will also see the presentation of the ASEAN Joint Statement on Climate Change at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30), ensuring a unified ASEAN voice in global climate negotiations. The event highlights Malaysia's commitment to environmental sustainability and regional diplomacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN-36) will be held in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia from July 28 to 31, 2025, in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship.
  • The meeting will focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of natural resources, and joint actions to address climate change.
  • ASOEN-36 will involve seven technical working groups covering areas such as biodiversity, climate change, waste management, sustainable cities, and water resource management.
  • The event will include the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Governing Board Meeting and the 19th ASEAN-Japan Dialogue on Environmental Cooperation (AJDEC).
  • The meeting with ASEAN Plus Three dialogue partners - China, Japan, and South Korea - will also take place.
  • Malaysia's hosting of ASOEN-36 aims to showcase its environmental sustainability initiatives and achievements while strengthening regional diplomacy.

Statistics:

  • The 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment will be held from July 28 to 31, 2025, in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
  • Seven technical working groups will be covered during the meeting, including biodiversity, climate change, waste management, sustainable cities, and water resource management.
  • The event will involve senior officials from all 10 ASEAN member states.
  • ASOEN-36 will include dialogues with the European Union and the United States.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, "Malaysia to host 36th Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment" (22 Jul 2025)

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