As carbon markets gain momentum globally, Malaysia stands at a pivotal moment in translating policy ambition into practical action. This session convenes key players and international partners to discuss how private sector leadership and cross-border collaboration can shape an effective, credible, and high-integrity carbon market for Malaysia — one that drives real emissions reductions while sustaining economic growth.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 10.00 a.m.

Azira bt Azizan, General Manager, Policy and Regulation, PETRONAS
Dr. Mohd Hafdzuan Adzmi, Principal Assistant Secretary, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
Andrew Howard, Chief Strategy and Policy Officer, Verra
Stefano De Clara, Head of Secretariat, ICAP

Andrea Bonzanni, International Policy Director, IETA

As Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) enters its delivery phase, the world is watching how pilot projects can scale into globally bankable ventures. At COP30, join us for a high-level panel on “Global Lessons to Accelerate Malaysia’s Energy Roadmap”, where leaders from government, industry, and finance will explore how Malaysia’s flagship initiatives in hydrogen, CCS, renewables, and energy efficiency can attract international investment, drive regional integration, and position Malaysia as ASEAN’s clean energy hub.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 11.30 a.m.

Ir. Mahathir Nor Ismail, Chief Distribution Network Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
Kate Hughes, Lead, Climate Mitigation, Asian Development Bank
Dato' Hamzah Hussin, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Lord Adair Turner, Chair, Energy Transition Commission (ETC)
Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General & Chief Executive Officer, World Energy Council

As the energy sector accelerates to meet climate goals, can projects leave nature and communities better off? This session explores what it takes to define a net-positive energy project, one that generates clean power and restores ecosystems, safeguards biodiversity, and uplifts local people. Join leading voices from industry and Indigenous communities to chart a new path for just, nature-integrated energy systems.

Belém, Brazil (GMT-3) 2.00 p.m.

Part 1:

Marco Lambertini, Convener and Chair of Secretariat, Nature Positive Initiative
Charlotte Wolff-Bye, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, PETRONAS

Part 2:

Junia Anilik, Partners of Community Organizations Sabah (PACOS)
Pedro Villela, Head of Social Responsibility, AXIA Energia

Part 1: Advancing the Energy Transition with Nature
Moderator: Ulrike Schopp, Chief of Staff, Ipieca

Part 2: Energy Transition Projects and Indigenous Communities
Moderator: Jen Turner, Energy Director, Equitable Origin