Energy & Nature Forum
The energy sector’s role in Nature Positive
Nature and biodiversity underpin the global economy, attributing to more than half of the world’s gross domestic product. Yet nature is in crisis – the current decline in ecosystems is estimated to cost more than USD5 trillion per annum globally.
With record investments in new energy infrastructure in 2024, the diversification of the global energy system, including solar and wind power, hydrogen value chains and others, is rapidly progressing. This shift presents a unique set of challenges, involving significant land use, resource extraction as well as impacts on communities. The upside opportunity is to adopt a nature positive approach for industrial plans that align with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian economies are growing rapidly, with energy demand expected to triple by 2050, with other regions equally seeing fast energy demand growth, most notably in electricity, as a result of new data centres and the electrification of transport. Three of the world’s most biologically diverse countries, with a rich variety of flora and fauna, are located in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. This year, Malaysia has assumed the role of Chair of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN), which presents a unique opportunity to engage on the nexus of energy and nature among relevant stakeholders, in a relevant setting.
Putting a spotlight on nature, PETRONAS is hosting the inaugural Energy and Nature Forum to address the intersection of energy and nature. The event is held in advance of Energy Asia 2025 – the premier strategic energy event in Asia.
Themes
Nexus of energy and nature
Setting ambitions to transform the energy sector to value nature and deliver on the global goal for nature
Harmonising energy transition with nature
Valuing nature and ecosystem services for the energy sector through business decision making
Actions towards nature positive energy transition
Collaborative approaches to success, working in partnership with different stakeholder groups
Registrations are now closed! Thank you for your interest.
We can’t wait to welcome you and be part of this exclusive conversation that will shape the future role of the energy sector in Nature Positive.
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Programme
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Registration and Breakfast Networking
Welcoming Ceremony
What Defines Success in Harmonising Energy Transition with Nature?
Delivering Green Infrastructure Towards Nature Positive
Progressing Biofuels in Balance with Nature
Mainstreaming Nature in Business Decision Making for the Energy Sector
Enhanced Accountability: Advancing Understanding and Knowledge Sharing
Networking Break
Synergy of Renewable Energy and Biodiversity in China – Opportunities and Challenges
Delivering Carbon Capture and Storage while Respecting Nature
Defining Net-Positive Energy Projects for Nature and Communities
Building a Nature Positive Energy Transformation
Fireside Chat with Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad
Closing Remark
Networking Lunch and Book Signing
Navigating Challenges: Understanding and Mitigating Nature Risks in Energy Transition Projects (hosted by Ipieca)
Collaborative Pathways for Nature Positive (hosted by ERM)
Nature-Positive Energy: Scaling Solutions for Biodiversity and Business (hosted by NatureMetrics)
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Event Venue
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur City Center, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
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