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Pre-COP28 'Race to Transition' Asia event series

The Road to COP28: Driving collective climate action across Asia


6 November 2023 (Monday)

Time
2:30pm – 4:00pm (GMT+8)
Location
Virtual

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Climate change is accelerating. The first Global Stocktake confirmed that the world is not on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Collective efforts need to be scaled up to drive transformative change. The upcoming COP28 in Dubai marks an important moment for world leaders to deliver tangible results. What does it mean for businesses and where are the opportunities? How can we move from words to actions that make meaningful impact at scale?

Arup, in partnership with Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Sustainable Business Network, gather distinguished speakers from the government and private sector to drive solutions for climate resilience.

From the big picture to practical approaches, join us in engaging and inspiring conversations, gain invaluable insights and best practices from industry leaders who have successfully implemented corporate climate commitments, propelling your journey towards a sustainable transition.

Join us to drive ambitious change together and build resilience for future generations!


Programme


14:30 Event begins
  Welcome Remarks
Dr Andy Lee, East Asia Region Chair, Arup
  Session 1: The Road to COP28: Driving collective climate action across Asia

Moderator:
Prof Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Speakers:
CF Wong Commissioner for Climate Change, The Government of the HKSAR
Dr George Lam, BBS, JP Chair, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Sustainable Business Network (ESBN)
Ben McQuhae Vice President, Hong Kong Green Finance Association; Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co.
15:15 Intermission
15:20 Session 2: Scaling corporate transition towards a sustainable future

Moderator:
Jenny Lee Deputy Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Speakers:
Donald Choi Executive Director and CEO, Chinachem Group
Dr Vincent Cheng Fellow, Director of Climate & Sustainability Services, East Asia, Arup
Jim Taylor Senior Director, Planning & Development, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Jonathan Drew Head of Global Banking Sustainability, Asia-Pacific, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
  Closing Remarks
James Sze, East Asia Region COO, Arup

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Moderators


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Prof Christine Loh, SBS, JP, OBE

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


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Jenny Lee

Deputy Secretary General

Hong Kong Green Finance Association


Speakers


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CF Wong

Commissioner for Climate Change

The Government of the HKSAR


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Donald Choi

Executive Director and CEO

Chinachem Group


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Dr George Lam, BBS, JP

Chair

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

Sustainable Business Network (ESBN)


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Jim Taylor

Senior Director, Planning & Development

CLP Holdings Limited


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Dr Vincent Cheng

Fellow, Director of Climate & Sustainability Services, East Asia

Arup


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Dr Andy Lee

East Asia Region Chair
Arup



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