ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the 6th Annual IFC Climate Business Forum has been postponed until the risk has subsided. We will update this site as soon as we identify the new date. Thank you for your patience as we work out the details. We hope to see you at the IFC Climate Business Forum later this year.
CLIMATE BUSINESS
Climate change has moved from the periphery to the core of corporate strategy. Smart leaders know that change means new opportunities. It means positioning your business at the forefront of innovation—in technology and overall business strategy.
The International Finance Corporation and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority are pleased to announce the 6th Annual IFC Climate Business Forum, in Hong Kong, on February 18-19, 2020.
The two-day event will showcase best practices in green banking and sustainable business. Business executives and thought leaders will present innovations in climate-smart technologies and business models, share experiences, and discuss leading solutions to green your business. A shift to low-carbon, resilient economies could translate into $23 trillion investments globally through to 2030.
Be part of the momentum that drives the shift and harnesses these opportunities to grow your business.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
We are delighted to announce that Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and author of "Climate Justice" will be the keynote speaker at the event.
Perhaps more than any other problem humanity has faced, climate change confronts us with the reality of our interdependence. No country alone can protect their citizens from the impacts of climate change. While everyone will feel the impacts, they will not be felt equally by everyone.
As communities and businesses move toward zero carbon by 2050, companies and countries will be asked to take care of those whose jobs are at risk and who will feel the biggest impacts of climate change.
"Clever businesses will seize the opportunities presented by climate change".
Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland
WHY ATTEND?
Know the Opportunities
The ongoing global transition to a resilient and low carbon economy is creating tremendous opportunities. Annually, over $1 trillion flows to climate business, ranging from climate-smart cities and agriculture, and sustainable fashion to energy storage and distribution, renewable energy, and green buildings.
Achieving the Paris Agreement will create over US$23 trillion in investment opportunities between now and 2030 in 21 large emerging markets alone.
How are leading companies adjusting to take advantage of emerging opportunities? The forum provides insight into the trends across major sectors of the economy.
Meet the People
Meet and network with 400 leaders from the business, banking, and financial sector as well as government officials and regulators.
The climate problem cuts across sectors and geographies and requires integrated solutions. The forum fosters dialogue among senior executives from all corners of the climate business community.
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