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CASI Seminar: The Future of Sustainability Finance and Investment - Scaling the Transition Beyond COP30

Introduction

As the global climate agenda advances beyond COP30, the focus is shifting from high-level commitments to actionable, scalable, and investable solutions—particularly in Asia and the Global South. This seminar aims to explore how diverse stakeholders across the financial ecosystem can collaborate to unlock capital and drive sustainable outcomes.

We warmly invite you to join us at this important seminar as we explore actionable pathways to accelerate sustainability outcomes in Asia and the Global South. Together, we will discuss how the financial ecosystem can collaborate to unlock capital, address investment challenges, and build enabling frameworks for a sustainable future.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts, gain valuable insights, and contribute to impactful discussions during International Financial Week (IFW) coordinated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in HK! 

 

Event Details:

  • Venue: HKU iCube, 4005-07, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong
  • Co-organizers: CASI, GBACNA, and Civic Exchange
  • Scale: 50–80 participants
  • Date: January 27th, 2026 (Tuesday) 
  • Time: 3:30 PM–6:00 PM (Registration at 3:00 PM)
  • Format: Offline (with recording)
  • Language: English
  • Supporting Organizations: Hong Kong Green Finance Association | Assocation of  Blockchain Development

 

Registration: The Future of Sustainability Finance and Investment Tickets, Tue, Jan 27, 2026 

 


Time

Agenda

Speakers

3:00pm

Registration

 

3:25pm

Event Start and Group Photo

 

3:30pm

(3 - 5mins)

Welcome

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of HKGFA and the Capacity Building Alliance of Sustainability Investment (CASI)

3:35pm

(8 - 10 mins)

Keynote Speech

Mr. Joseph H. L. CHAN, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau

3:45pm

(50 mins)

Panel: Beyond COP30: Adapting Green Finance to the New Climate Order

With 15 mins Q&A

 

As the global climate agenda evolves beyond COP30, how should financial institutions, corporates, and policymakers in Hong Kong respond to the shifting landscape of green finance? This panel brings together key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to explore how sustainable  finance strategies need to adapt to address emerging climate risks, regulatory changes, and market expectations.

 

Moderated by:

Mr. Lionel Mok, Sustainable Finance Programme Lead for Civic Exchange

Speakers:

·       Mr. Bien Wong, Assistant General Manager – Group ESG, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

·       Mr. Dennis Wu, Founding President, Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association (GBACNA) & Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, AEC Group

·       Ms. Elaine Ng, Associate Director of International Affairs & Sustainable Finance, The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

·       Ms. Luying Gan, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance, GCNA, Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

4:35 pm

(10 mins)

Capacity Building is the key:

CASI Academy updates

Ms. Jenny Lee, Deputy Secretary General of HKGFA

4: 45pm

(5 - 10 mins)

Introduction HKU Business School

Mr. Ken Wong, HKU Business School

4:55 pm

(10 -15 mins)

Closing and sharing

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of HKGFA and the Capacity Building Alliance of Sustainability Investment (CASI)

5:10pm

Networking

 

5:45 pm

End of the event

 
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