NCGS 2026 Day 5: Climate Resilience, Energy Transition and Business Readiness

Day 5 of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought the conversation on climate resilience into practical areas, from disaster risk governance and climate-ready business strategies to energy storage and the wider energy transition.

The day featured discussions on how organisations, communities and critical systems can better anticipate climate-related risks, strengthen resilience and prepare for a rapidly changing operating environment.

Masterclasses: Climate Resilience

The Governance for DRR and Climate Change

Curated by the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (MCDF) and led by Col (CD) Dr. Haji Mohd Syukri bin Haji Madnor, the Masterclass explored the growing connection between Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA).

The session highlighted the need to move beyond reactive disaster response towards preparedness, prevention and risk reduction. Speakers and participants discussed the importance of stronger coordination between government agencies, businesses, communities and other stakeholders, alongside better risk data and community preparedness.

Key takeaway: Resilience requires organisations and communities to anticipate risks, reduce vulnerabilities and prepare before disasters occur.

The Resilience Premium: Why Climate-Ready Organisations Win in a Hothouse World

Curated by Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn Bhd, this Masterclass examined climate resilience from a business and strategic perspective.

The discussion explored how organisations can identify physical and transition risks, use climate scenario analysis to test their strategies, and connect climate risks with enterprise risk management, financial planning and capital allocation.

The speakers also highlighted that climate transition can create opportunities through new technologies, circular economy solutions, business model changes and workforce development.

Key takeaway: Climate resilience is increasingly a business strategy issue, with climate-ready organisations better positioned to anticipate disruption and identify opportunities.

Workshops

Storage Enables the Energy Transition: Is Malaysia’s BESS Capability Ready?

Led by Lionel Yap, Secretary of the Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA), the workshop examined the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Malaysia’s energy transition.

The session explored the growing need for energy storage as renewable energy capacity expands, particularly in supporting grid stability, peak demand management and renewable energy integration. The discussion also touched on Malaysia’s evolving regulatory landscape, corporate BESS adoption, rooftop solar and the importance of technical standards and grid readiness.

Key takeaway: Malaysia’s energy transition will require not only more renewable energy, but also the storage, grid infrastructure and market mechanisms needed to integrate it effectively.

A Look Back at Day 5

Day 5 reinforced a common message across the sessions: climate resilience is about preparing for change before it becomes a crisis — through stronger governance, informed strategy, resilient infrastructure and practical solutions that support the transition ahead.

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