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Our purpose

Mobilising public and private finance to accelerate climate action and drive sustainable transformation in Malaysia

CFIL brings together stakeholders across sectors to unlock and mobilise capital for climate initiatives. By supporting innovative financing solutions, the platform strengthens climate resilience and advances nature-positive outcomes aligned with Malaysia’s long-term sustainability goals.

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Our objectives

Identify climate and nature projects

Identify climate and nature projects

Explore innovative funding solutions

Explore innovative funding solutions

Mobilise capital for climate and nature projects

Mobilise capital for climate and nature projects

Strengthen public-private collaborations

Strengthen public-private collaborations

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Governance

3 user

Joint Committee on Climate Change

Co-chairs

Sets the overall strategic direction and provides oversight to ensure alignment with national climate priorities and the objectives of the initiative.

3 user

CFIL Administrator

BPMB - Appointed by JC3 Co-Chairs

Facilitates and coordinates implementation, manages day-to-day administration, and tracks progress.

How we work

1
Sourcing
An open call will be announced, seeking eligible climate projects to submit applications.
Inventory of projects
Sourcing
2
Selection
Projects will be screened based on CFIL Selection & Prioritisation framework.
Eligible projects
Selection
3
Financial call
Open call for funders to express interests in the selected projects.
Interested funders
Financial call
4
Development
Selected projects undergo structured process involving in-depth analysis and expert guidance from industry professionals and capital providers.
Project labs
Development
5
Implementation
The concepts are put into action and fundraising efforts are initiated, with ongoing support from the Lab network.
Solutioning
Implementation

Projects

Projects

Funders

Funders

Lead

Lead

Expert

Expert

CFIL administrator

CFIL administrator

Funded projects

Funded projects

Unsuccessful projects

Unsuccessful projects

Our Journey

Jun 2025

CFIL Launch

Sasana Symposium 2025

Official launch of the Climate Finance Innovation Lab, bringing together regulators, strategic partners and key ecosystem players across the public and private sectors. The session introduced CFIL’s vision and objectives, alongside its key pillars and governance structure. 

Jul 2025

UNDP–CFN Philanthropy Workshop

CFIL Jul 25

Workshop to engage philanthropic funders in exploring blended finance and alternative funding opportunities for climate projects. Covered catalytic capital, grant structuring and partnership models. 

Aug 2025

Impact Launchpad

JC3 Cfil Timeline

Nine climate innovators pitched solutions across tech, circular economy and decarbonisation themes. The Launchpad connected innovators with funders and policymakers to unlock catalytic climate finance. 

Oct 2025

Accelerator Programme

CFIL Oct 25

Opening module convened 15 Malaysian businesses to begin their accelerator journey with technical advisory, capacity-building support and networking opportunities with funders. 

Nov 2025

Capital Solutioning

CFIL Nov 25

A multi-stakeholder Capital Solutioning Lab bringing together financiers, technical experts and partners to co-develop financing pathways for the Planters Coastal Oasis initiative. 

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