The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will hold its Journey to Zero Conference 2026 at Sasana Kijang in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 28 to 29, bringing together financial institutions, businesses, policymakers, investors, project developers, sustainability practitioners and academics.
Themed “Building Climate and Nature Resilience for People and Business”, the conference will focus on practical ways to mobilise capital, improve project bankability and strengthen Malaysia’s resilience to climate and nature-related risks.
A key area of discussion will be how Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region can sustain economic growth amid climate change, technological disruption and geopolitical uncertainty.
The conference will also examine the role of sustainable finance in accelerating Malaysia’s energy transition, including funding for renewable energy, supporting infrastructure and new technologies.
Participants are expected to discuss ways to close financing gaps, improve the commercial viability of projects and translate climate-related innovation into investable opportunities from both project-owner and financier perspectives.
Another major focus will be climate adaptation and risk management, particularly as physical climate risks increasingly affect businesses, communities and economic activity.
Sessions will cover adaptation finance, climate risk assessment and the use of data, analytics and disclosures to strengthen preparedness against climate-related shocks.
The conference will also explore nature-positive investment, including nature-based solutions, the blue economy, carbon markets and financing mechanisms that can direct capital towards positive environmental outcomes.
JC3 said the event is intended to move the discussion on Malaysia’s climate and nature resilience agenda from policy to implementation, while giving participants access to industry case studies, financing approaches and emerging developments in sustainable finance.
The committee said actions taken now to strengthen climate and nature resilience will have a direct bearing on Malaysia’s future economic competitiveness and long-term prosperity.
