With Hong Kong's vision of establishing itself as a leading centre for green and sustainable finance, Friends of the Earth (HK) and the Financial Services Development Council will co-host an event in the China Corner titled "Hong Kong's Drive Towards Green and Sustainable Development and Cutting-Edge Innovations" on 6 December 2023 at the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28).
This collaboration represents a significant milestone as it marks the first-ever participation of non-government representatives from Hong Kong at the China Corner Side Event of COP, it highlights the city's unwavering commitment to global environmental preservation and financial sustainability. Hong Kong’s presence at COP 28 aims to draw international attention to its achievements and dedication to spearheading initiatives that promote environmental preservation and financial sustainability on a worldwide scale.
Language:
English
Date and time:
6 December 2023 (Wednesday)
18:45 – 20:00 (Hong Kong Time)
14:45 – 16:00 (Dubai Time)
Agenda:
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Keynote Speech Moderator: Dr Tung Yat Ngok Rocky, Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council |
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| 18:45 – 18:55(HKT) | Opening remarks and Keynote Speech Theme: Leveraging Green Finance Strengths for a Sustainable Future: The Unique Role of Hong Kong in Leading the Regional Green Development Speaker: Ms Salina Yan, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China |
| 18:55 – 19:05(HKT) |
Keynote Speech Speaker: Mr Yip Kwong To Plato, Secretary General of the Treelion Foundation; Chairperson of Friends of the Earth (HK) |
| 19:05 – 19:15(HKT) |
Keynote Speech |
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Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr Au King Lun, Executive Director, Financial Services Development Council |
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| 19:15 – 19:45(HKT) |
Theme: Breaking Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Adaptation and Transition Finance for Sustainable Development Panellists: 1. Mr. Christian Kunz, Chief Strategy, Innovation & Ventures Officer, Dubai International Financial Centre 2. Dr Ma Jun, Chairman and President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association 3. Ms Mak Chor Wan Serena, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Hong Kong 4. Prof Tai Pui Kuen Amos, Associate Professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme of the Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 19:45 – 19:50(HKT) |
"China's Pragmatic Actions to Address Global Climate Change" Report Announcement Speaker: Prof Tai Pui Kuen Amos, Associate Professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme of the Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Board Governor of Friends of the Earth (HK) |
| 19:50 – 19:55(HKT) |
Special address |
| 19: 55 – 20:00(HKT) |
Closing remarks Speaker: Mr Tse Chin Wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
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