On November 6, the “2024 Asia-Pacific Carbon Summit and World Low-Carbon Cities Forum” was successfully held in Hengqin, Zhuhai, co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific ESG Strategy Research Institute (APESG) and Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen (RITS) Low-Carbon and Sustainable Development R&D Center. The event, themed “Co-Creating a Green Future and Reshaping Global Competitiveness for Enterprises,” attracted over 150 authoritative experts, innovative pioneers, and corporate leaders from the global dual-carbon management field to explore new ideas for enterprises to achieve green and low-carbon transformation. Notable guests included Chandra Shekhar Sinha, Global Lead for Carbon Markets and Finance, Climate Finance and Economics at the World Bank, and Charles Liu, Founding Director of the Center of China and the World at City University of Macau, who delivered keynote speeches.
HIGHLIGHTS
High-Level Dialogues and International Perspectives
Industry leaders and policymakers will engage in in-depth discussions on the development trends, policy directions, and future blueprints of the carbon market, providing participants with forward-looking strategic insights.
Cutting-Edge Insights and Wisdom
Leading experts and scholars will share invaluable insights on the latest trends, regulatory developments, and innovative practices within the carbon market in the Asia-Pacific region.
In-Depth Analysis and Targeted Responses
To address the complex challenges and emerging opportunities facing the carbon market, multiple interactive breakout sessions will be organized to collaboratively seek solutions and strategies.
Cross-Industry Integration and Global Expansion
The summit will establish a cross-border and cross-industry exchange platform, assisting enterprises in overcoming geographical and policy barriers to effectively connect with international carbon market opportunities. Participants will explore global pathways for low-carbon technologies and solutions, gaining opportunities to expand networks, find partners, investors, and high-quality projects.
Speakers from Overseas and CHINA
Chandra Shekhar Sinha
Global Lead for Carbon Markets and Finance, Climate Finance and Economics, The World Bank
Charles Liu
Founding Director of the Center of China and the World at City University of Macau Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute
Chang Liu
Deputy Director & Level 2 Researcher of the Climate Change Response Division of Shenzhen Ecological Environment Bureau
Feiyu Kang
Deputy Secretary General of Tsinghua University
Vice Dean of Tsinghua University Shenzhen Graduate School
Founding Chairman of the World Alliance for Low Carbon Cities
Professor Wei Zhang
Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering, Chief Science Advisor, Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre of Australia, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor of Industrial and Marine Biotechnology
Yang Liu
General Manager of Shenzhen Green Exchange
Ming Xiao
Chairman of GDR Carbon
Hong Wen
Vice President of Mingling Group
General Manager of the Strategic Development Center
Rui Liang
Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Sunwoda
Braham Singh
Executive Chairman of Verdana International, Founder of BDx Data Centers
Ir. Ashwin Thurairajah
Executive Director of GreenRE (Green Real Estate)
Weijun Yu
Chairman of China New Energy Co., Ltd., Former Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chairman of Guangdong Zhongke Tianyuan Xinnengyuan Technology Co., Ltd.
Patrick Tsang
Founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Ambassadors Club
Zhou Ling
Director of Googol Technology
Jian Liu
Deputy Director of the Chongqing Research Institute of the Energy Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Founder of Tianjian Star Energy Saving and the Carbon Neutral Institute