In Development
Convene thought leaders to share emerging trends, innovation, and best practices in climate resilience, human adaptation, and technology.
- 14 October 2025
- 15 October 2025
- 16 October 2025
Global Trends Empowering Local Action
Bringing together the global perspective and Malaysia’s leadership to show how international trends, national strategies, and local action align for urgent and coordinated climate and sustainability solutions.
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Welcome Remarks by YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) |
| 09:45 - 10:00 | Opening Address by Minister of Economy (KE) |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Keynote This Decade Decides: Making the SDGs Real through Local Action |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Morning Refreshments |
| 11:30 – 11.45 | Leadership Insights Asian Pathway to Climate Resilience and Sustainability by Ministry of Environment Japan |
| 11:45 - 13:00 | Local Spotlight Voices of Sustainable Malaysia: Changemakers Driving Local Action |
Communities at the Centre of Sustainability
Highlighting real community stories and local solutions to show how on-the-ground action, social resilience, and inclusive efforts strengthen Malaysia’s climate response and protect vulnerable groups.
| 14:00 - 14:15 | A Bit of Humour My Carbon Footprint is Bigger than My Life Savings |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Policy Focus Resilient Communities: The Backbone of Sustainable Malaysia by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo, Secretary General NRES |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Mayor’s Dialogue The Future of Cities in a Warming World hosted by Dato’ Seri TPr (Dr.) Maimunah Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Local Spotlight Community Empowerment; Maybank Women Eco-Weavers, Yayasan MySDG |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Networking Reception |
Green Economies, Robust Markets and Sustainable Finance
Sustainable finance and smart regulations can unlock the Global South’s green economy by mobilising capital, strengthening markets, and supporting policies that balance economic growth with climate and sustainability goals
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Leadership Insights Reimagining Finance for a Sustainable Future |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Keynote Investing Where it Matters Most |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Morning Refreshments |
| 10.15 – 13.00 | Bloomberg Series Financing the Global South’s Green Transition Part 1: Unlocking Sustainable Finance through Innovative Green Regulations Part 2: Scaling Capital for Climate, Communities, and Nature Part 3: The Great Energy Debate – Nuclear Power: The Silver Bullet or a Risky Gamble? |
Industry Change Agents of Sectoral Transformation
Showcasing how industries can lead Malaysia’s green transformation through bold strategies that drive new growth, create jobs, and position Malaysia as a competitive low-carbon economy
| 14:00 - 14:15 | A Bit of Humour Eco-Anxiety: Confessions of a ‘Sustainable’ Human |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Policy Focus Building Malaysia’s Next Economy Towards 2030 and Beyond |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | CEO’s Dialogue Completing the Pathway through CCUS hosted by Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & GCEO PETRONAS |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Local Spotlight Circular Economy |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Networking Reception |
Official Ceremony Closing of KLSS 2025 & Opening of IGEM 2025
| 16 October 2025 | 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Plenary Hall, Level 1 |
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| Welcome Address |
| Keynote Address by Prime Minister of Malaysia YB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim |
| Official Conveyance of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience |
| Closing of KLSS 2025 & Opening of IGEM 2025 |
| Launch / MOU Exchange / Announcements |
| IGEM 2025 Booth Walkabout |
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