Green Technology Annual Report

2019 Highlights EXPO 2020 Dubai In 2019, MGTC was given the role as implementing agency for Malaysia’s participation at the upcoming EXPO 2020 to be held in Dubai from October 2021 to March 2022. EXPO 2020 Dubai is themed “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” with three sub-themes of “Opportunity”, “Mobility” and “Sustainability”. Malaysia has chosen “Energising Sustainability” as the theme for its Net Zero Carbon Pavilion. This aptly displays our commitment to sustainability as we aim to ensure our participation at EXPO 2020 Dubai does not leave any carbon footprint. The Pavilion features a Rainforest Canopy inspired by the majestic rainforest in Malaysia, which also symbolises the nation’s forest Malaysia will also create and promote dialogue and discussions on sustainability issues through conferences, forums and pocket talks. RM10 billion in potential trade and investments 1,000 business leads 20 MoUs/partnership agreements 1,000,000 visitors to its pavilion Malaysia’s Targets E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship & ICT Trade and 4 th Industrial Revolution Malaysia Sustainability Week & Water Energy, Science, Technology, Innovation & Environment Culture, Tourism, Women, Education, Youth & Health Sustainable, Agriculture & Agricommodity The Six Clusters conservation efforts. The Pavilion is segmented into four dedicated zones themed “Energising Today”, “Energising Tomorrow”, “Energising Harmony” and “Energising Business”. At EXPO 2020 Dubai, Malaysia will be positioned as a dynamic and progressive nation driven by science, technology and innovation; and an ideal place to invest in, do business with, study in and visit. A total of 192 countries are participating in EXPO 2020 Dubai, dubbed the “World’s Greatest Show”. Malaysia will leverage the event to further strengthen its global relationships while enhancing trade ties with the UAE and other participating countries. Some 22 ministries and several agencies will lead a delegation of over 200 companies encompassing 10 industries across six clusters, to participate in 25 weekly thematic business programmes throughout EXPO 2020 Dubai. 56 MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT 2019