BELÉM, 05 December 2025 – The Malaysia Pavilion has concluded its participation at COP30, reaffirming the nation’s determination to accelerate transformative solutions for a sustainable and inclusive future. Over two weeks, the Pavilion served as a vibrant hub for knowledge exchange across five critical themes, positioning Malaysia as a biodiversity champion and sustaining momentum beyond COP30.
From 10–21 November, the Pavilion hosted 25 sessions featuring speakers from government, industry, academia, and civil society, drawing more than 1,100 participants in person and online, and welcoming over 5,000 visitors to explore Malaysia’s culture and climate initiatives.
Centred on five thematic pillars comprising: 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 dialogues on Malaysia’s holistic and inclusive approach to sustainability.
Dato’ Sri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), stated:
“This year’s Pavilion, themed Climate Action Now: Net Zero Pathways Unlocked, represents Malaysia’s evolution from ambition to implementation. Even as some parts of the world waver in their commitments, Malaysia remains resolute in advancing a sustainable, just, and resilient future. 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.”
The Pavilion also highlighted intergenerational leadership through youth-led panels, including “Youth on the Brink: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Change”, which underscored the importance of inclusive engagement in shaping climate outcomes.
Global Outcomes of COP30
COP30 delivered a package of decisions that shifted the global climate agenda toward implementation, equity, and resilience, while exposing persistent gaps in mitigation ambition. Key outcomes included:
- Tripling adaptation finance by 2035
- Establishing a new climate finance work programme
- Launching the Global Implementation Accelerator and developing a Just Transition Mechanism
- Adoption of the Belém Gender Action Plan, embedding gender equality and women’s leadership in climate policymaking
- Advancing guidance for the second Global Stocktake (GST) in 2028
- Launching the Tropical Forests Forever Facility to finance long-term conservation
However, parties failed to agree on a binding global phase-out of fossil fuels, while commitments on deforestation and land use remained voluntary, limiting near-term impact.
Malaysia’s Leadership
The Malaysia Pavilion stands as a testament to the nation’s readiness to lead by example, demonstrating that sustainable growth and environmental stewardship can progress hand-in-hand. As COP30 closes, Malaysia reaffirms that the journey toward net zero requires collective commitment across governments, private sectors, communities, and individuals.
Looking ahead to COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, Malaysia will carry forward the collaborative spirit of Belém, committed to unlocking new pathways to net zero and inspiring global action through leadership, innovation, and resolve.
The Malaysia Pavilion at COP30 was spearheaded by NRES, implemented by the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), and supported by national partners Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Maybank.
