Climate Insight：United Nations Climate Change Conference : Green Finance and Carbon Neutrality

At the 2023 United Nations Climate Conference COP28, the Hong Kong government and civil society organizations actively participated to address global climate issues. The Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council and Friends of the Earth (HK) co-hosted a side event forum entitled “Hong Kong's Drive Towards Green and Sustainable Development and Cutting-Edge Innovations" at the "China Pavilion" at the conference venue to establish Hong Kong as a leading green and sustainable financial centre. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr. Tse Chin-wan, introduced the strategies and goals of "Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050" at the forum. How do the government and businesses collaborate on advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices to facilitate the transition towards a green economy? How can citizens contribute to climate action through behavioural changes in their daily lives?

Guest speakers for the discussion:
1/ Dr Lam Ching-choi, Chairman of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development
2/ Plato Yip, Chairperson of Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong)

Hosts: Natalie Chung, Calvin Lau