While capital markets provide investment opportunities requiring financial returns, many climate initiatives require other forms of finance focused on impact rather than direct repayment obligations. Despite the availability of global climate finance mechanisms like the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Loss and Damage Fund, Malaysian stakeholders face significant challenges accessing these resources due to administrative hurdles, complex application processes and limited institutional support. This session will explore how Malaysia can better tap into other funding mechanisms, strengthen domestic support structures and create more inclusive funding models for non-profit initiatives, community projects and adaptation efforts.