Malaysia officially unveiled its Pavilion at COP30, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to tackling the global climate crisis. Building on progress made at COP29, the Pavilion showcases Malaysia’s whole-of-nation approach and continued journey toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while strengthening its leadership in the region.
(from left) YBrs. Encik Saiful Adib (Acting CEO, MGTC), YBhg Datuk Nor Yahati (Deputy Secretary General, NRES), and Datuk Ir. Megat Jalaluddin (CEO, TNB) at the Malaysia Pavilion opening ceremony at COP30.
Themed “Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked,” this year’s Pavilion highlights Malaysia’s steady progress, bringing together voices from government, industry, and civil society. Malaysia is advancing toward net-zero through robust governance and private sector engagement. As one of the world’s three great equatorial rainforest nations, Malaysia also champions biodiversity and nature-based solutions as core pillars of its low-carbon transition.
Serving as the ASEAN Chair of 2025, Malaysia is deepening regional collaboration, accelerating collective climate action, and shaping a more sustainable future. Building on the momentum from COP29 in Baku, where Malaysia promoted the “Shift for Sustainability – Climate Action Now!” narrative, COP30 marks a critical step forward. It highlights Malaysia’s progress, commitment to climate justice for vulnerable communities, innovative adaptation finance, and the balance between conservation and sustainable development.
The Malaysia Pavilion will focus on five key thematic areas reflecting the nation’s net-zero transition:
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Restoring Rainforests, Rivers, and Reefs
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Energy Transition Pathways for Developing Nations
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Climate Justice in the Global South
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Future-Proofing Water, Food Systems, and Industry
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Unlocking Finance for Net Zero
Datuk Nor Yahati binti Awang, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), said:
“As COP30 in Belém calls for an ‘Implementation COP,’ Malaysia comes prepared to move decisively from pledges to measurable action. We aim to drive tangible and transformative change to achieve carbon neutrality and secure a sustainable future for all.”
She added:
“Malaysia’s participation underscores our dedication to global climate action and advancing both a whole-of-nation and whole-of-region approach, uniting partners in shared responsibility and cooperation.”
The Pavilion will host a series of high-level dialogues, panel discussions, report launches, and collaborative sessions to advance regional and global conversations on climate resilience. Key highlights include:
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Day 1: Launch of Malaysia Pavilion
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Day 2: Safeguarding Our Ecosystems
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Day 3: Adaptation in Action
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Day 4: Anchored in Resilience
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Day 5: Igniting the Energy Shift
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Day 6: Financing the Future
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Day 7–10: Synergy in Sustainability, Emerging Voices for Change, Diverse Green & Blue Economy, and A Paradigm for Progress
The Pavilion brings together national and international stakeholders, including Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), Pos Malaysia, Yinson Holdings Berhad, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) under Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Air Selangor, the World Bank, and Universiti Malaya. 
The Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 is spearheaded by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), in collaboration with its implementing agency, the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), and supported by leading national partners Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Maybank.
