Agenda of AlterCOP 30
13 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
SATURDAY
15 NOV 2025
Climate Change, Social & Climate Impact
9:45 am
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9:00 am
Registration & Warm Welcome
Kickstart the day with a warm welcome and the opportunity to connect with fellow participants over coffee.
Atrium





10:00 am
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9:45 am
Opening Remarks
Awareness to Action: How can we transform climate challenges into social opportunities?
Auditorium

Prof. Dr Amran Hamzah
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia




11:15 am
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10:15 am
Building Climate-Resilient Communities for All
A conversation on how fairness, care, and collective action can help every community face the challenges of a changing climate.
Auditorium

Mohamad Abdul Hakim Bin Mohamed Razip
Chief Risk Officer, Generali Insurance Berhad Malaysia


Teresa Wong
Chief Risk Officer, Zurich General Insurance Malaysia Berhad

Syahmi Rastam
AlterCOP Team Co-Lead

11:15 am
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10:15 am
How EcoKnights Empowered Community to Live Sustainably
EcoKnights shares their journey of mobilising communities through education, advocacy, and hands-on initiatives, showcasing how grassroots empowerment drives lasting sustainable lifestyles and climate impact.
Classroom W2-05

Amlir Ayat
President, EcoKnights




11:15 am
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10:15 am
Conservation of Peatland and Prevention of Haze
Join us for an in-depth session on how the Pahang Peatland Restoration Project is conserving the largest remaining contiguous tropical peatland forest in Peninsular Malaysia. Explore how this flagship nature-based carbon credit project rehabilitates degraded peatlands by restoring hydrological and ecological functions—thereby improving carbon sequestration, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating the risks of peat fires and transboundary haze.
Classroom E2-03

Dr Zul Hilmi Saidin
MRV Manager, Pahang Peatland Restoration Project




0:15 pm
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11:15 am
The Challenge of Jakun Indigenous People in the Conservation of Tropical Peatland Forest
In the misty heart of Pekan’s peat swamp forests, this storytelling workshop invites participants to see through the lens of the Jakun Indigenous people, where tradition meets the challenges of modern conservation. Through the Pahang Peatland Restoration Project (PPRP) and its Ranok Resilience (RANOK) initiatives, we explore how Indigenous wisdom and community resilience shape sustainable peatland management—ensuring that both people and forests thrive together.
Classroom W2-04

Azmariana binti Azman
Community Development Manager, Pahang Peatland Restoration Project




0:30 pm
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11:30 am
Women as Moral Leaders in the Climate Crisis - Bridging Faith, Science, and Social Justice
A powerful dialogue on how women leaders are weaving together faith, science, and justice to inspire inclusive and transformative climate action.
Classroom W2-05

Emeera Hasim
Chief Impact Officer, Impacto Sdn Bhd


Ts. Dr. Tan Sie Ting
Associate Director, Green Quarter


0:45 pm
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11:45 am
From Waves to Weather - How Healthy Oceans Fight Climate Change
An exploration of how protecting our oceans safeguards communities, strengthens climate resilience, and ensures a healthier planet for all.
Auditorium

Muhaimin Hou
Assistant Programme Manager, ReefCheck Malaysia


Dr Siti Nurtahirah Jaafar
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science & Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Kamilia Aris
AlterCOP Malaysia Working Group Lead

1:30 pm
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0:15 pm
Ground-Truthing the Heat: A Workshop on Thermal Insights for Urban Planning
Specialised workshop on Land Surface Temperature mapping. The Habitat Foundation and Think City are organising a one-hour interactive workshop designed to engage the public, decision-makers, developers, institutions and NGOs in understanding how nature-based solutions have a role to play in keeping our cities cool and liveable.
Classroom E2-03

Dr. Kang Chuen Siang
Senior Manager (Strategy & Analytics), Think City




1:30 pm
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0:30 pm
Plant. Eat. Repeat
Fun, hands-on crash course designed for urban folks who want to eat fresher, waste less, and reconnect with nature, without needing a big yard or lots of time.
Classroom W2-04

Gabriel Hii
Founder, City Growers Kuching




2:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Break
Take time to pause and enjoy a light networking break. Finger food will be available, and local vendors will offer additional options for purchase.
Auditorium





4:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Strengthening Climate Resilience: Are We Ready for a Hotter World? From Satellite Insights to Ground-Level Action in the Klang Valley
This session asks how prepared we are for urban heating in the Klang Valley? What can be done to maximise our ability to mitigate this?
To provide an evidence-based response to these important questions, The Habitat Foundation funded research by Think City to map the urban heat island effect in the Klang Valley. Using Land Surface Temperature data from satellite imaging covering a 30-year period, we now have compelling insights into specific patterns and trends. These will be released for the first time at AlterCOP30.
In this session we will explore how government agencies, NGOs, academics, urban planners, and city officials can work together to translate these insights to meaningful and impactful policies and actions.
Auditorium

Dr. Kang Chuen Siang
Senior Manager (Strategy & Analytics), Think City


Murali Ram
Regional Director for East, Southeast Asia & Oceania, C40
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Justine Vaz
Executive Director, The Habitat Foundation

Aaliyah Hasna
Public Affairs Manager, Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre
4:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
AlterCOP team Closing remarks and networking.
Auditorium





