Description
'Wayang Kulit' cultural performance
Group
- Arjunasukma
Water & Biodiversity
Description
Opening remarks by the Honourable Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change, to showcase Malaysia's Land, Ocean and Freshwater Ecosystems and our role as a biodiversity superpower
Time
10.00 a.m.
Speaker
- The Honourable Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change
Description
Special address by His Royal Highness The Regent of Pahang, Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, on the establishment of Pahang's Royal Wildlife Sanctuary
Time
10.15 a.m.
Speaker
- His Royal Highness The Regent of Pahang, Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah
Description
Panel delves into the challenges confronting Malaysia's endangered biodiversity, including the critically endangered Malayan tiger, Borneo's orangutans, pygmy elephants, and marine species, emphasizing collaborative strategies for conservation and sustainable development through a whole-of-nation approach.
Speaker
Yayasan Hasanah | Dato' Shahira Ahmed Bazari
State of Sabah| Datuk Frederick Kugan
University Malaya | Dr. Jillian Ooi
World Economic Forum (WEF)| Jack Hurd
Moderator
Yayasan Hasanah | Ivy Wong Abdullah
Description
Panel to discuss the imperative of achieving the Global Goal for Nature by 2030 and the role of business and NBS in fostering a Nature Positive future
Speaker
CEBDS | Ricardo Mastroti
Pollination Group | Rick Saines
Forestry Dep. Msia | Dato' Indera Mohd Ridza Awang
Moderator
- IETA | Bjorn Fonden
Description
Panel to explore the intricate ties between the economy and natural assets
Speaker
Malaysia Forest Fund | Datuk Jeffri Abd Rasid
Central Bank of Malaysia| Madelena Mohamed
United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) | Dr. Alizan Mahadi
Nature Finance | Dr. Simon Zadek
Moderator
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Dean Muruven
Description
MOU signing between University Kebangsaan Malaysia and Khalifa University of Science and Technology
MOU signing between University Teknologi Malaysia and Climate Resources Exchange International Pte. Ltd. (CRX)
Description
Keynote speech exploring the Water-Food-Energy Nexus, emphasizing the nexus framework's role in a just transition and climate resilience
Speaker
- Dr. Ching Thoo a/l Kim, Secretary General of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment & Climate Change
Description
Planetary presentation delivered by Kaveh Zahedi on the Water-Food-Energy Nexus.
Speaker
- Food and Agriculture Organization| Kaveh Zahedi
Description
Panel to explore actionable strategies and concrete actions utilizing the Water-Food-Energy Nexus for a Just Transition and increased climate resilience.
Speaker
- Food and Agriculture Organization | Kaveh Zahedi
- European Union | TBC
- SEA rep. | TBC
- Malaysia National Water Services Commission | Dato’ Ir. Mohd Azmie Bin Ismail
Moderator
- Indah Water Konsortium| Narendran Maniam
Description
Panel to strategize partnership development for driving the Water-Food-Energy Nexus and its integration into the broader climate agenda.
Speaker
- Climate Technology Centre and Network | Rajiv Garg
- Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany) | Paul Garaycochea
- Pengurusan Air Pahang Berhad (PAIP) | Dato’ Saiful Zaini Bin Mohd Bokhari
- UN Habitat | Dato’ Seri Paduka Maimunah Mohd Sharif
Moderator
- Think City | Hamdan Abdul Majeed
Description
Towards Net Zero in the Water Sector: Challenges & Opportunities
Time
4.00 p.m.
Speaker
Malaysia National Water Services Commission | Charles Anthony Santiago
Description
Water Reclamation Plant & Management, Technical, and Service Advisory
Time
4.20 p.m.
Speaker
Indah Water Konsortium | Narendran Maniam
Description
Innovations in Decentralized and Conjunctive System For Building Climate Resilience For Water Supply Distribution in Urban Areas
Time
4.40 p.m.
Speaker
National Water Research Institute of Malaysia | Ts. Saiful Bahri Hamzah