Malaysia is set to host the Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2025 from 14 to 16 October at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Ministry of Economy, the event aims to advance climate change action and sustainable development across Southeast Asia. The summit, led by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation, will bring together more than 400 participants from government, business, academia, and civil society.
With the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” KLSS 2025 seeks to position Malaysia as a leader in promoting climate resilience and sustainable economic transformation. Acting Group CEO of the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation, Saiful Adib Abdul Munaff, emphasised the summit’s goal to transition from conceptual ideas to tangible implementation, stating, “We aim to transition from conceptual ideas to tangible implementation, from commitment to measurable outcomes.”
The summit will feature keynote addresses and dialogues with international figures, including Selwin Charles Hart, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Climate Action, and Robert Gass, UN Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Malaysian voices such as Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, and Izlyn Ramli, CEO of Maybank Foundation, will also be highlighted.
A notable segment of the summit is the MGTC x Bloomberg Series, which will present research insights and panel discussions on sustainable finance and energy transition. The event will conclude with the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience, a commitment to accelerate climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia aims to amplify Southeast Asian voices in global climate action.
