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 | Opening Remarks by YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability  |
| 09:45 | Scene Setting by YB Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib, Deputy Minister of Economy |
| 10:00 | Keynote Beyond Pledges: Translating Global SDG Commitments into Local Action by H.E. Selwin Charles Hart, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition, United Nations |
| 11:00 | Coffee & Networking Break |
| 11:30 | Leadership Insights Aligning National Ambition with Global Action: Insights from Malaysia's 2025 Voluntary National Report by Asfaazam bin Kasbani, Director, National SDG Centre |
| 12:00 | Local Spotlight Voices of Sustainable Malaysia: Changemakers Driving Local Action
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Communities at the Centre of Sustainability
Highlighting real community stories and local solutions in cities to show how on-the-ground action, social resilience, and inclusive efforts strengthen Malaysia’s climate response and protect vulnerable groups.
| 14:00 | A Bit of Humour My Carbon Footprint is Bigger than My Life Savings by Kevin Jay |
| 14:15 | Policy Focus Resilient Communities: The Backbone of Sustainable Malaysia by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo, Secretary General Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability |
| 14:30 | Mayor’s Dialogue The Future of Cities
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| 15.30 | Local Spotlight Community Empowerment
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| 16:30 | Coffee and Networking Reception |
Agenda is subject to change
Sustainable Finance and Resilient Markets
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 | Leadership Insights Reimagining Finance for a Sustainable Future |
| 09:30 | Keynote Investing Where it Matters Most |
| 10:00 | Morning Refreshments |
| 10:30 | 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 |
| 15.30 – 16.30 | Local Spotlight Circular Economy |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Address “This Decade Decides” by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | 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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