The Scenario
Step into the shoes of a government minister, an Indigenous community leader, a carbon credit developer or one of seven other stakeholders, all racing against the clock to save a 150,000-hectare rainforest in Malaysia.
• 10 STAKEHOLDERS
• 1 FOREST
• RM 50M TO RAISE
• EVERY DEAL SIGNED
• EVERY RINGGIT COUNTED
The Sustainable Finance Challenge
Multi-Stakeholder Simulation
Take on one of ten stakeholder roles, from investors, carbon credit buyers and developers to government ministries and Indigenous community leaders, and negotiate live in a session built to mirror how conservation deals are actually made.
Blended Finance in Action
Work with grants, carbon credits, bonds and compensation deals as your team races to secure RM50 million in funding, discovering firsthand why no single source of money is ever enough on its own.
Real-World Debrief
Close the session by connecting every deal you made to Malaysia's actual conservation landscape, from Native Customary Rights to the carbon market rules shaping forests like this one today.
Who is it for?
Corporate Teams
An engaging team experience for sustainability, ESG, finance and leadership teams, exploring what makes a conservation project truly investable.
Universities & Groups
A hands-on way for students, NGOs and community groups to explore climate financing, indigenous rights and negotiation tactics. No prior knowledge needed.
Session Details
Duration : 4 hours
Group Size : min 10 - max 40 pax
No experience needed. If you can talk and negotiate, you can play!
Meet your facilitator
Omar Fateh is a seasoned finance professional and strategic leader with over two decades of experience spanning corporate finance, private equity, and public policy. He currently serves as the Director of Corporate Finance at Terracap Advisory Sdn Bhd, while simultaneously providing high-level guidance as a Senior Advisor for ERTH (Bluebell Technologies) and an Associate Partner at wippd Ltd (UK). His extensive career is highlighted by significant roles at Khazanah Nasional Berhad, where he served as Director of Investments for Dana Impak, and Ekuiti Nasional Berhad (Ekuinas). Notably, Omar’s expertise was leveraged at the highest levels of government during his tenure as a Special Officer to the Minister of Finance Malaysia in 2018. His foundational years were shaped by rigorous international experience at KPMG London and PwC, establishing a robust background in business modeling, assurance, and infrastructure finance.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Omar is a dedicated advocate for environmental sustainability and social welfare. He currently leads the Free Tree Society as President and has been an active volunteer with the Pertiwi Soup Kitchen for over a decade. His academic credentials are equally distinguished; he earned both his BSc and MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE)—graduating with First Class Honors for his undergraduate degree—and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAEW). A former state-level debate champion and a proactive leader since his youth at Victoria Institution, Omar combines analytical rigor with a deep-seated commitment to community impact and strategic development.
Booking Instruction
Email baida@freetreesociety.org to book a session.
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