JC3 Conference to focus on making climate projects bankable

THE Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) will focus on ways to mobilise capital for bankable climate and nature projects as policymakers, financial institutions, investors and businesses gather for its Journey to Zero Conference 2026 later this month.

The conference, themed “Building Climate and Nature Resilience for People and Business”, will be held at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 28 to 29.

Discussions will centre on practical ways to bridge funding gaps, improve project bankability and scale commercially viable solutions as climate and nature-related risks increasingly affect businesses and economic activity.

A key focus will be Malaysia’s energy transition and the financing needed to accelerate renewable energy deployment, supporting infrastructure and emerging technologies.

Sessions will examine how financial institutions can support project development and structure financing solutions, with perspectives from both project owners and financiers on turning innovative proposals into commercially viable investment opportunities.

The conference will also examine financing for climate adaptation and risk management as physical climate risks increasingly affect businesses, communities and economic activities.

Topics will include adaptation finance, climate-risk assessment, risk management, and the use of data, analytics and disclosures to improve preparedness for climate-related shocks.

Nature-related financing will cover nature-based solutions, the blue economy, carbon markets and mechanisms for directing capital towards positive environmental outcomes.

The JC3 said the conference would also examine how Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region can support sustainable economic growth amid climate change, technological developments and geopolitical shifts.

The conference forms part of the JC3’s effort to move Malaysia’s climate and nature agenda from policy into practical financing and investment.

Established in September 2019, the JC3 is a platform for collaborative action to build climate resilience within Malaysia’s financial sector.

It is co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia Assistant Governor Madelena Mohamed and Securities Commission Malaysia Chief Sustainability Officer Neetasha Rauf, with members comprising senior officials from Bursa Malaysia and 25 financial industry players.

Its initiatives are undertaken through five sub-committees covering risk management; governance and disclosure; product and innovation; engagement and capacity building; and bridging data gaps.

An SME Focus Group has also been established to develop strategies and solutions to support SMEs in their transition. - September 18, 2026