Malaysia Committed to Accelerating Transformative Solutions for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

5 December 2025 

BELEM, Brazil: The Malaysia Pavilion concluded its participation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming the nation’s dedication to accelerating transformative solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future. Over the course of two weeks, the Pavilion served as a vibrant hub for meaningful knowledge exchange across five critical topics, each reinforcing Malaysia’s leadership in sustainability, positioning the country as a biodiversity champion, and encouraging sustained momentum beyond COP30. 

Throughout the 10-day programme from 10th to 21st November 2025, the Malaysia Pavilion hosted 25 sessions featuring speakers from local and international government, industry, academia, and civil society. The events attracted over 1,100 participants in person and online, with more than 5,000 visitors engaging with the Pavilion to learn about Malaysian culture and the nation’s climate action initiatives. 

Focusing on five key thematic pillars, Restoring Rainforests, Rivers, and Reefs; Energy Transition Pathways for Developing Nations; Climate Justice in the Global South; Future-Proofing Water, Food Systems, and Industry; and Unlocking Finance for Net Zero, the Pavilion fostered impactful discussions on Malaysia’s holistic and inclusive approach to sustainability. These dialogues reflected the nation’s commitment to bridging policy, innovation, and community action, ensuring that every conversation can be translated into actionable pathways towards achieving net zero. 

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong Sii, said, “This year’s Pavilion, themed Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked, truly represents Malaysia’s evolution from ambition to implementation. Even as some parts of the world waver in their climate commitments, Malaysia remains resolute in advancing our agenda for a sustainable, just, and resilient future. We believe that genuine progress requires persistence, and we will continue to act decisively, guided by science, strengthened by partnerships, and driven by our shared responsibility to the planet and future generations.” 

Additionally, the Malaysia Pavilion explored intergenerational leadership through a panel featuring young leaders, who highlighted how their generation is shaping climate governance as rights-holders and partners in co-creating solutions with policymakers and institutions. The session titled “Youth on the Brink: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Change” concluded with breakout groups, enabling attendees to exchange insights and expectations on COP30, underscoring the importance of inclusive engagement in shaping climate outcomes. 

COP30 in Belém delivered a package of decisions that shifted the global climate agenda towards implementation, equity, and resilience, while exposing persistent gaps in global mitigation ambition. Parties agreed to triple adaptation finance by 2035, established a new climate finance work programme, and launched both the Global Implementation Accelerator and a Just Transition Mechanism to support equitable and green transitions. Adaptation efforts were bolstered through the adoption of a voluntary global indicator framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). 

Another notable achievement was the adoption of the Belém Gender Action Plan, which embeds gender equality, inclusion, and women’s leadership across climate policymaking and implementation. This underscores the necessity for climate actions that respond to the varied needs of women and girls, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities. 

Under the Global Stocktake (GST), COP30 advanced guidance for the second GST process in 2028, emphasising alignment with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and enhanced support for developing countries. Progress under the Mitigation Work Programme (MWP) focused on continuing technical dialogues and sectoral cooperation to accelerate emissions reductions. 

Increased attention was also given to nature and land use, including the launch of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility, designed to provide long-term, performance-based financing for tropical forest conservation. However, Parties once again failed to reach consensus on a binding global phase-out of fossil fuels, and commitments related to deforestation and land use remained largely voluntary and lacking enforceability. Key decisions concerning fossil fuels, forest protection, and climate finance delivery are often long-term or non-binding, limiting their immediate impact and leaving significant mitigation gaps. 

Overall, COP30 delivered meaningful institutional and financial frameworks that can benefit developing countries, particularly in advancing adaptation, gender-responsive climate action, just transitions, and nature conservation. The conference also highlighted the urgent need for increased political will and stronger outcomes at future COPs to keep the 1.5°C target within reach. 

The Malaysia Pavilion stands as a testament to Malaysia’s readiness to lead by example, demonstrating that sustainable growth and environmental stewardship can progress hand in hand. As COP30 concludes, the Pavilion reaffirms that the journey towards net zero is not solely a whole-of-nation effort but a whole-of-region approach requiring collective commitment from governments, private sectors, communities, and individuals alike. 

Looking ahead to COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, Malaysia carries forward the collaborative spirit of Belém and the global mutirão, committed to unlocking new pathways to net zero and continuing to inspire global action through leadership, innovation, and resolve. 

The Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 is led by NRES, implemented by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), and supported by national partners Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Maybank.