Honourable Dato’ Abdul Hadi Bin Omar, Deputy Secretary General (Strategic Planning & Management), Ministry of Plantation and Commodities

“Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry Advances Just Transition and Circular Economy at COP29. This session will explore how the sector promotes inclusive growth, improves livelihoods, and ensures environmental sustainability. Panelists will discuss practical approaches that balance social impact and sustainability, highlighting the industry's positive effects on workers, smallholders, and local communities. ”

9.30 a.m.

Keynote Speaker
Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)

Panellists
Dr Norita Azmi, Head of Sustainability Regulations, FGV Holdings Berhad
Mohd Hasbollah, Head, Industry Planning & Development, Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil, (MSPO) 
Associate Professor Ir Dr Viknesh Andiappan, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kalyani Inampudi, ESG & Carbon Consultant, UK

Explore Malaysia's ambitious initiatives in conservation and biodiversity with a focus on restoration, peatland restoration, and wildlife corridors. Discover how sustainable practices in the palm oil industry contribute to environmental resilience and support global food security.

This session spotlights the ongoing conservation efforts within Malaysia's palm oil landscape, including reforestation projects, peat restoration, and wildlife corridor initiatives. The presentation will highlight the importance of biodiversity conservation in tandem with industry growth, showcasing how sustainable practices contribute to both environmental resilience and global food security

Ahmad Shahdan, Conservation Manager, Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF)

“Malaysia Leads the Charge in Balancing Food Security and Sustainability in the Palm Oil Sector. This session will showcase the role of Malaysia’s palm oil industry in supporting global food security through sustainable production. The session will focus on palm oil's importance as an affordable and versatile food source while meeting sustainability goals. Panelists will discuss how the industry ensures availability and stability to meet growing global food demand, especially in developing countries.”

11.40 a.m.

Dr Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Special Advisor, Research & Development, SD Guthrie

Azreen Turaz, Senior General Manager, Strategy and Corporate Services, Oils and Fats Division, FGV Holdings Berhad

Professor Leong Yuen Yoong, Director of Sustainability Studies, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN); Professor, Sunway University

Kalyani Inampudi, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Carbon Consultant, UK

Experience a dynamic dialogue with Tenaga Nasional Berhad, where innovative renewable energy and energy transition technologies will be unveiled, underscoring TNB's vital role as a sustainable solution provider for data centre setups in ASEAN’s leading data centre hub.

2.00 p.m.

Hasmarizal Hassan, Chief Grid Officer, Tenaga Nasional Berhad

This session explores the challenges and solutions for a people-centric energy transition in Asia-Pacific, through sharing the latest report outcome on “The People-Centric Energy Transition in the Asia Pacific: The Now, The How and the Future’. A panel will follow to discuss the innovation needed in climate finance and improve dialogue between philanthropic capital, private investors, Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions to guide the flow of capital into systems change initiatives.

2.45 p.m.

Keynote Speaker
Varad Pande, Partner and Director, Sustainable Finance and Investment, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Panellists
Aravindan Srinivasan, Executive Director of Climate Action, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)
Kitty Bu, Vice President, Southeast Asia, Global Energy Alliance
Sophia Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, Cathay Financial Holdings
Wini Rizkiningayu, Regional Director Southeast Asia, Rocky Mountain Institute
Rodrigo Salvado, Director of the operational Partnership Department, Asia infrastructure Investment Bank 
 

Patrick Yeung, Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN)

While the Science Panel for Borneo (SPB) will officially be launched at the Indonesia Pavilion at COP29, this panel discussion held at the Malaysia Pavilion will bring together key leaders and drivers of the Science Panel for Borneo (SPB) to introduce its overarching aims and goals. The discussion will focus on Malaysia's leadership and commitment to working with Indonesia and Brunei to enumerate and protect Borneo’s rich biodiversity, showcasing a united effort in sustainable development.

4.30 p.m.

Panellists
Professor Dato' Dr Mazlin Mokhtar, Deputy Head, Research, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) Asia HQ and Co-Lead of SPB

Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN)

Honourable Datuk Dr Ching Too A/L Kim, Secretary General, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Malaysia

Professor Jatna Supriatna, Universitas Indonesia & Co-Lead of SPB

Dr Minhaz Farid Ahmed​, Lecturer & Research Fellow, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; SDSN Fellow, United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (Kuala Lumpur office)

Professor Dato’ Dr Woo Wing Thye, Vice-President for Asia, United Nations Sustainable Development Network (UNSDSN)