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Climate Governance Malaysia's Global Summit 2025
Deep dive into intractable challenges
for better climate resilience
A gathering of key voices to discuss interventions which would increase our collective climate ambition and resilience. This series marks a pivotal moment in Malaysian climate governance, with the private sector stepping up not not only as implementers but as co-creators of policy. These collaborative efforts are vital to realising our net-zero ambitions while safeguarding economic and ecological resilience.
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Monday, 29 September 2025 | 8 AM - 7 PM MYT
11-hour virtual marathon of insight
402 participants joined us throughout the day
11 global thought leaders on climate & sustainability
Stay tuned — we are compiling the Summit summaries, which will be shared here soon.
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Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)’s Global Summit brought together leading climate thought-leaders from around the world to share their insights, as well as explore breakthrough ideas and innovative solutions to some of the most complex climate challenges of our time.
It is clear: despite growing momentum, the global response to the climate crisis remains far from adequate. Emissions continue to rise, nature is under severe pressure, and vulnerable communities are bearing the brunt of increasingly frequent and severe climate impacts. Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient: we need bold, systemic interventions that are grounded in science, equity and collaboration.
This summit convened diverse voices — across sectors, geographies, and disciplines — to spark critical conversations and catalyse climate leadership. Through CGM’s signature carefully curated conversations, knowledge-sharing and cross-sector collaboration, the event aimed to accelerate action, strengthen climate governance, and chart a more resilient, sustainable future for all.
Speaker Line-up
8am
Ian Monroe
President and Chief Investment Officer, Etho Capital
Can climate-smart investing and science-based decision-making unlock sustainable growth? Ian identifies high-performing, low-carbon companies and turns data into action for investors and businesses alike. Learn how to align corporate strategy with ESG metrics, reduce climate risk, and meet rising stakeholder expectations. Drawing from global research and real-world application, Ian offers a compelling vision of finance as a force for climate leadership—empowering businesses to innovate, attract investment, and lead in the transition to a net zero economy.
9am
Dr Ali Izadi-Najafabadi
Head of Asia-Pacific, BloombergNEF
Unpack the shifting dynamics of the global energy landscape with Ali. Drawing on deep expertise in markets, technologies, and policy, he sheds light on the forces accelerating the clean energy transition. From electrification to sustainable finance, Ali offers clear, data-driven insights to help businesses navigate risk, seize emerging opportunities, and lead in a low-carbon economy. This session is essential for leaders looking to align strategy with the future of energy and climate innovation.
10am
YB Nik Nazmi
Former Minister of Environment Malaysia
Gain a candid, insider’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities of driving national climate ambition in a rapidly developing economy. Expect insights into Malaysia’s journey towards a low-carbon future, including balancing growth with sustainability, advancing just transitions, and fostering public-private collaboration. With the benefit of reflection and experience, Nik Nazmi offers practical guidance and inspiration for companies seeking to lead with purpose in Southeast Asia’s evolving climate landscape.
11am
Chitra Hepburn
Senior Sustainability and Climate Finance Leader
There has never been a more critical time to look at all the factors that impact the value of assets and how that is influencing investor considerations, in the midst of the shifting plates in geopolitics, traditional economic principles, social structures, technological disruptions and planetary boundaries. During this convergence of complexity and volatility, Climate Risk assessments as well as Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are playing a key role in identifying resilience . While ESG data and analytics offer valuable insights into the diverse risk exposures businesses may face, how institutions mitigate and navigate through those risks set them apart in attracting capital, and managing regulatory and reputational risks. In this discussion, you can expect to learn how ESG performance impacts investor perceptions, what top organizations are doing to embed sustainability into their core business strategies, and how data-driven approaches can unlock long-term value.
12pm
Justin Wu
Head of Climate Change, Asia Pacific, HSBC
Gain powerful insights into how climate ambition is reshaping industries, supply chains, and competitive dynamics across Asia—especially in and out of China. Justin unpacks how policy shifts, green finance, and technological innovation are accelerating transitions in key sectors like energy, transport, and manufacturing. Expect to learn how businesses can adapt to rapidly evolving market expectations, tap into emerging green opportunities, and stay ahead of regulatory and investor trends. With a sharp focus on Asia’s pivotal role, Justin offers a roadmap to climate-aligned, future-ready competitiveness.
1pm
Liza Jansen
Head of Responsible Investment, Prudential
How are major institutional investors are integrating climate and sustainability into their investment strategies? Liza shares how responsible investment can drive both financial performance and positive environmental impact, and what businesses must do to meet evolving investor expectations. Learn about emerging trends in sustainable finance, climate risk management, and the growing importance of credible transition plans. With a practical yet ambitious perspective, Liza empowers leaders to align corporate strategy with investor priorities and unlock long-term, sustainable value creation.
2pm
Spencer Low
Head of Sustainability, Google Asia-Pacific
Explore tackling climate action at scale as Spencer shares practical strategies for embedding sustainability into operations, leveraging AI and data for impact, and driving regional collaboration across diverse markets. Expect insights into Google’s path to net zero, renewable energy leadership, and enabling a greener digital economy. This will be a compelling roadmap for how businesses can lead on climate while unlocking efficiency, resilience, and long-term value in a rapidly evolving world.
3pm
Philippe Joubert
Founder & CEO, Earth on Board
Explore how corporate leadership can drive meaningful climate action with Philippe, a seasoned voice at the crossroads of energy, governance, and sustainability. Drawing from board-level experience and environmental advocacy, he shares strategies for embedding climate responsibility into core business decisions. Learn how to navigate risk, unlock opportunity, and build long-term resilience in a rapidly changing landscape—making climate leadership not just a responsibility, but a competitive advantage.
4pm
Devrim Celal
Chief Flexibility & Marketing Officer, Kraken
Discover how AI-driven innovation is reshaping the energy system. Devrim Celal, Chief Flexibility & Marketing Officer at Kraken, shares how the platform is orchestrating everything from EVs and rooftop solar to grid-scale batteries—already managing over 6 GW of power and the world’s largest residential Virtual Power Plant. Expect insights on scaling flexibility, driving interoperability, and turning clean energy into a system-wide advantage for resilience, growth, and global collaboration.
5pm
Jonathan Rake
CEO, Swiss Re Solutions
From one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, business audiences will gain critical insights into the financial and physical risks of climate change—and the innovative solutions to address them. Discover how climate risks are evolving, why resilience is becoming a strategic business imperative, and how companies can proactively adapt to a changing risk landscape. Drawing on Swiss Re’s global expertise in risk modelling, sustainability, and insurance, this conversation offers practical guidance and forward-looking strategies to help businesses navigate uncertainty and lead confidently in a climate-challenged world.
6pm
