A Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Khin Maung Yi attended the second day of the plenary session and thematic roundtable discussions at the Belem Climate Summit, held on 6-7 November in Belem, Brazil. At the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the visit was made on behalf of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman.
During the plenary session, heads of state, foreign ministers, and ministers of forestry and environment from various countries, as well as leaders of international organizations, delivered statements on behalf of their respective nations.
Union Minister U Khin Maung Yi noted that Myanmar is a country with forest coverage of over 42.19 per cent of its total area, rich in diverse ecosystems and biodiversity, and endowed with a long coastline and extensive mangrove forests. However, as one of the countries most affected by climate change, Myanmar has given special attention to climate change mitigation as a national priority. In line with the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), strategies are being developed and implemented focusing on renewable energy development, climate-resilient agriculture, and forest conservation.
The Union minister further emphasized the importance of enhancing access to climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building. He reaffirmed Myanmar’s support for the Declaration of the Belem Climate Summit and its intention to join the “Tropical Forests Forever Facility-TFFF”. He also highlighted Myanmar’s commitment to poverty reduction, people-centred climate action, and integrated forest-fire management, while pledging to accelerate environmental conservation efforts and increase investment in cooperation with the international community.
Later, the Union minister participated in a thematic roundtable discussion on “climate and nature: forests and oceans”, where he discussed relevant issues and shared Myanmar’s perspectives.
The World Climate Summit is a leading forum focusing on economic and investment-based approaches to climate change mitigation and has been held annually since 2010. It serves as an important event organized in conjunction with the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The summit brings together government representatives, business leaders, civil society, international organizations, and academic institutions to promote public-private partnerships aimed at achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement and facilitating the transition to a low-carbon economy. — MNA/MKKS
