Climate Conference for SMEs 2023
23-25
Oct 2023
JC3 Journey to Zero Conference 2023
Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur
This hybrid Conference brought together a stellar line-up of leading policymakers, regulators, sustainability and climate experts, innovators, financial practitioners and key industry leaders from across the global financial services sector to share experiences on
This dynamic exchange of knowledge and insights on current climate finance issues facing the global financial sector helped attendees learn from the industry’s best on journey towards transitioning to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy.
Agenda
Day 1: Navigating Climate Finance
9:35 am - 10:00 am
Welcome remarks
Special Address by the Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change following keynote addresses by the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia and the Chairman of the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour
Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Haji Hussin
Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
Y.B. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Opening panel
Opening Panel: Investing in Climate Resilience: The True Costs and Long-Term Benefits
Counting the cost towards achieving climate resilience – Shifts in national priorities and strategies across the globe and the wider implications to global trade and impact to economies.
Melisa Melina Idris
Senior Editor of Astro Awani Malaysia
Y.B. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
H.E. Michalis Rokas
EU Ambassador to Malaysia
David Wallace
Chargé d’affaires, British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
Dr. Ma Jun
Institute of Finance and Sustainability China
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panel session 1
Charting the course of climate governance: Implications for bold climate action
Climate governance and its implications for climate change decision making processes – Fostering Prompt action to address climate change whilst avoiding greenwashing.
Datuk Jessica Chew Cheng Lian
Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia (Moderator)
Mathew Nelson
Chief Sustainability Officer Oceania, Ernst & Young
Ira Poensgen
Technical Lead of the Taskforce Secretariat, United Kingdom Transition Plan Taskforce
Dr. Gary Theseira
Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia
Cecile Thioro Niang
Practice Manager, Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation, East Asia and Pacific, World Bank
2:00 am - 2:45 am
Panel session 2
Strengthening Climate Resilience: Mobilising Finance for Effective Climate Adaptation
Mitigation finance typically focuses on reducing GHG emissions while climate adaptation finance requires a broad array of activities tailored to climate risks facing a specific location.
Test speaker
Test position
Day 2: Finance and protection for the real sector
9:35 am - 10:00 am
Welcome remarks
Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour
Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Haji Hussin
Chairman, Securities Commission Malaysia
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Opening panel
Investing in climate resilience: The true costs and long-term benefits
Counting the cost towards achieving climate resilience – Shifts in national priorities and strategies across the globe and the wider implications to global trade and impact to economies.
Melisa Melina Idris
Senior Editor of Astro Awani Malaysia
Y.B. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change
H.E. Michalis Rokas
EU Ambassador to Malaysia
Dr. Ma Jun
Institute of Finance and Sustainability China
David Wallace
Chargé d’affaires, British High Commission Kuala Lumpur
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panel session 1
Charting the course of climate governance: Implications for bold climate action
Climate governance and its implications for climate change decision making processes – Fostering Prompt action to address climate change whilst avoiding greenwashing.
Datuk Jessica Chew Cheng Lian
Assistant Vice President, Editor, Astro Awani
Melisa Melina Idris
Senior Editor of Astro Awani Malaysia
Dr. Ma Jun
Institute of Finance and Sustainability China
Side event
From policy to practice: Advancing climate governance in finance
A focused discussion on turning climate governance frameworks into actionable strategies, strengthening implementation, and enabling the financial sector to drive real climate impact.
Datuk Jessica Chew Cheng Lian (Moderator)
Assistant Vice President, Editor, Astro Awani
David Wallace
Chargé d’affaires, British High Commission Kuala Lumpur