Program Objective

To introduce the joint World Bank–Islamic Development Bank report on Islamic Finance and Climate Agenda, highlight its key findings, and foster dialogue among policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and development partners on accelerating Islamic finance for climate action.

 

Targeted Audience

  • Senior policymakers (Ministry of Finance, BNM, regulators)
  • Islamic financial institutions (banks, takaful operators, asset managers)
  • Shariah advisors and governance experts
  • Development partners and multilateral institutions
  • Industry associations and thought leaders
  • Academia and research institutions focused on Islamic finance and sustainability

 

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Event Outline

Time

Agenda

9.30-9.35

Opening by the emcee and arrival of VIP guests

9.35am-9.40am

Welcoming remark

Ms. Judith Green, Country Manager, Malaysia, World Bank Group

9.40am-9.55am

Keynote speech

Mr. Adnan Zaylani Mohamed Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

9.55am-10.00am

Report Launch and Photo op

On stage:

Mr. Adnan Zaylani Mohamed Zahid, Deputy Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia

Ms. Judith Green, Country Manager, Malaysia, World Bank Group

Mr. Samer Elesawi, Head – Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur, Islamic Development Bank

10.00am-10.15am

Report Presentation

Mr. Syed Faiq Najeeb, Lead Islamic Finance Specialist, Islamic Development Bank

10.15am-11.30am

Panel Discussion:

Accelerating Islamic Finance for Climate Action: Opportunities and Challenges

 

Moderator:

Ms. Shahira Johan, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank

 

Panelists:

1.      Mr. Affendi Rashdi as Director General of Labuan FSA

2.      Ms. Hajah Ariffa binti Ariffin, Chief Corporate Officer, Lembaga Zakat Selangor

3.      Datuk Muzaffar Hisham, Group Chief Executive Officer, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd

4.      Mr. Saiful Adib bin Abdul Munaff, Acting Group CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation

11.30am-11.35am

Closing remarks

Mr. Samer Elesawi, Head – Center of Excellence in Kuala Lumpur, Islamic Development Bank

Download presentation slides:

Islamic Finance and Climate Agenda: From Green Sukuk Innovation to Greener Halal Value Chains

 

 

Watch a replay of the panel session:

Date: January 12, 2026

Time: 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM ET

Location: Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur