ASEAN Sustainable Forestry Summit 2025

The ASEAN Sustainable Forestry Summit 2025 brings together policymakers, business leaders, and environmental experts from across Southeast Asia to address the urgent need for sustainable forestry and climate resilience. As ASEAN nations confront increasing climate risks, the summit offers a timely platform to align national efforts with regional strategies, strengthen cross sector partnerships, and scale up solutions that balance ecological protection with economic growth.

Hosted in Sabah, a state recognised for its leadership in forest management, reforestation, and carbon trading, the summit underscores Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair in 2025. Sabah’s practical experience in implementing sustainable forestry initiatives provides valuable lessons for the broader region.

The summit will feature high-level discussions on mobilising private sector investment, developing robust carbon markets, and integrating biodiversity into forest planning. It will also examine policy frameworks and governance models that support long-term sustainability. By bringing together key actors across government, industry, and civil society, the ASEAN Sustainable Forestry Summit 2025 seeks to generate actionable insights and foster cooperation for a greener, more resilient ASEAN.

The ASEAN Sustainable Forestry Summit 2025 is jointly organised by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, a superconnector think tank for ASEAN and Asia Pacific, and the ASEAN Economic Club, a regional platform established to support ASEAN economic integration and cooperation