Malawi – National ESG & Sustainability Summit

Malawi National ESG and Sustainability Summit Programme

Date: 17th & 18th February 2025 

Venue: Lilongwe, Malawi 

Day 1: Monday, 17th February 2025 

08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Welcome Coffee

– Check-in and networking 

09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony

– Welcome Remarks: Representative, Square Gate Group 

– Keynote Address: Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) 

– Opening Speech: Hon. Minister of Environment 

09:30 – 10:00 | Plenary Session 1: Setting the ESG Agenda for Malawi 

– Overview of ESG Trends and Opportunities for Sustainable Development 

10:00 – 11:30 | Panel Discussion: Climate Action and Environmental Stewardship 

– Policies for Reducing Carbon Footprints 

– Renewable Energy Solutions 

– Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resource Management  – Mike Hasswell

11:30 – 12:30 | Networking & Exhibition Hall Visit

12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch Break 

13:30 – 14:30 | Breakout Workshops: Climate and Environment Track 

1. Renewable Energy and Clean Technologies 

2. Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation 

14:30 – 16:00 | Plenary Session 2: Social Impact and Inclusion – Alex

– Addressing Gender Equality and Youth Employment  – Ministry of Gender

– Strategies for Social Equity, Health, and Education  – Ministry Health

– Role of Civil Society in Advancing Social Goals  – CSO member

16:00 – 16:30| Tea & Networking Break

16:30 – 17:30 | Fireside Chat: Community Engagement for Sustainable Development

– Case Studies and Best Practices  – Country Reps on a panel

17:30 – 18:00 | Day 1 Closing Remarks

– Reflections and Key Takeaways  – Rapporteur