This plenary session brings together key themes on sustainable energy transition, environmental protection, and resource integration to support Sabah’s long-term development. It covers the strategic role of large-scale battery energy storage systems and renewable energy initiatives in advancing Sabah’s energy transition, alongside innovations in biological wastewater treatment that contribute to sustaining the region’s blue and green economy. The discussion also explores integrated strategies for optimizing the Food–Energy–Water (FEW) nexus through circular economy approaches, with an emphasis on improving resource efficiency, enhancing self-sufficiency, and promoting sustainable, resilient systems across energy, water, and food sectors.

Speakers:

1. Datuk Ir. Ts. Mohd Yaakob Hj. Jaafar
   Topic: The Strategic Role of Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage System and Renewable Energy Initiatives in Energy Transition of Sabah

2. Dr. Rama Rao Karri
   Topic: Strategies to Integrate and Optimize the Food–Energy–Water (FEW) Nexus through Circular Economy Pathways for Enhanced Self-Sustainability

3. Emeritus Prof. Dr. Ridzwan Abdul Rahman  & Mr. Lee Heng Choong
   Topic: Advances in Biological Wastewater Treatment: Planning Towards Sustaining Sabah’s Blue and Green Economy