Programme Schedule
11
Nov
00:00 - 23:59
04:00 - 03:59
Official Opening of COP29
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12
Nov
10:30 - 12:00
14:30 - 16:00
COP29 Singapore Pavilion Opening Event and Keynote Panel - Building the Global Architecture for Carbon Markets
Opening Remarks
Keynote Speech
Keynote Panel
Opening Remarks:
Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Singapore
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Keynote Speech:
Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat), Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office
 Asia-Pacific Advisory Board and a member of the GFANZ Principals Group.<br /><br />Mr Menon was previously Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (2011-23), where he steered Singapore’s development as a green finance hub and led MAS’ efforts to develop a taxonomy for transition financing, forge an international coalition to promote transition credits, and build a blended finance platform to address climate finance gaps in Asia. On the international front, he served as Chairman of the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System.<br /><br />Mr Menon was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade & Industry (2007-11) where he helped to shape energy policies to achieve environmental sustainability, energy security, and cost competitiveness.')){kind=link}
Carbon markets are an important tool for mobilising private capital. Yet there are questions about their ability to deliver real impact. This panel brings together speakers to discuss challenges in building a trusted global carbon markets, and share learnings and initiatives to unlock high quality supply, establish responsible demand, and build robust market infrastructure to scale carbon markets.
Keynote Speaker:
H.E. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Bhutan
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Panelist (s):
Mr Ravi Menon, Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat), Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office
Mr Ajay Banga, President, World Bank
 Asia-Pacific Advisory Board and a member of the GFANZ Principals Group.<br /><br />Mr Menon was previously Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (2011-23), where he steered Singapore’s development as a green finance hub and led MAS’ efforts to develop a taxonomy for transition financing, forge an international coalition to promote transition credits, and build a blended finance platform to address climate finance gaps in Asia. On the international front, he served as Chairman of the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System.<br /><br />Mr Menon was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade & Industry (2007-11) where he helped to shape energy policies to achieve environmental sustainability, energy security, and cost competitiveness.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development and International)/ Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
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13:00 - 13:15
17:00 - 17:15
Catalysing Finance for Climate Solutions: How can Carbon Markets Help
Opening Remarks
Carbon markets channel catalytic capital towards impactful solutions for climate action, thereby helping to plug the climate finance gap. However, they are facing multiple headwinds from demand and supply side. This panel will bring together speakers across the carbon value chain to discuss the strategies required to scale up finance through carbon markets.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Mr Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GenZero
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13:15 - 14:30
17:15 - 18:30
Catalysing Finance for Climate Solutions: How can Carbon Markets Help
Panel
Carbon markets channel catalytic capital towards impactful solutions for climate action, thereby helping to plug the climate finance gap. However, they are facing multiple headwinds from demand and supply side. This panel will bring together speakers across the carbon value chain to discuss the strategies required to scale up finance through carbon markets.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mrs Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Programs, Conservation International
Mr Chris Leeds, Head, Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered
Ms Oi-Yee Choo, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Impact X
, a joint program of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank, enabling civil society in developing countries and transitional economies to participate in and benefit from conserving some of the world’s most critical ecosystems. <br /> <br />Zurita earned her master’s degree in environmental management and natural resource economics from Duke University and her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Universidad San Francisco de Quito.<br /> <br />A native Ecuadorian, Zurita lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters and works from Conservation International’s Arlington, VA office.')){kind=link}
 and is now a board member of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Markets (IC-VCM). He is also a board member of Carbonplace, a global carbon credit trading network, and a member of the Climate Impact X (CIX) Advisory Forum. Chris has been appointed as one of the leads for the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State, the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund to catalyse private capital to accelerate the transition from fossil fuel to clean power in developing countries.<br /><br />Chris’ experience in the commodity markets spans over 30 years in origination, sales and trading. At Standard Chartered, he built the Bank’s energy risk management platform, originating deals with state-owned and merchant refiners, oil producers, airlines, utilities and shipping companies. Previously Chris was with Barclays where he was Global Head of Environmental Markets Sales and before that at Merrill Lynch where he traded power, gas and set up their carbon emissions trading desk. He was a founder member of the Carbon Markets and Investors Association (CMIA) and was the Chairman of Power Trading Forum a division of the Futures and Options Association (FOA). He also worked as a base metals trader for a number of years before moving to energy. Chris has a strong understanding of commodity deal structuring, trade finance and managing price risk.')){kind=link}
, a global carbon market solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. She is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of CIX, as well as developing and executing the company’s vision and mission to accelerate environmental impact at scale through the carbon markets. <br /> <br />Oi-Yee is a seasoned, visionary leader with a background spanning 25 years in financial markets. She brings a wealth of experience in building and leading high-performing businesses across sectors, with a proven track record in fintech, innovation and capital markets. <br /> <br />Oi-Yee was most recently CEO of ADDX, a blockchain-based private capital markets exchange in Singapore licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Under her leadership since 2020, ADDX strengthened its partnerships with global blue-chip companies and grew its platform to surpass US$1 billion in tokenised securities, one of the largest worldwide. <br /> <br />Prior to ADDX, Oi-Yee spent over 20 years in investment banking, leading major capital markets transactions for clients across Asia, Europe and the US. She has held leadership roles at Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Mr Anshari Rahman, Policy & Analytics Director, GenZero
 at GenZero, and he is responsible for providing thought leadership on policy, regulations and standards in support of GenZero’s investment activities.<br /><br />Before GenZero, he was a climate change negotiator with the National Climate Change Secretariat under the Prime Minister’s Office. He had represented the Singapore Government at various multilateral fora such as the UNFCCC, UNCBD, IPCC and ASEAN. In total, Anshari has accumulated over 10 years of experience in multilateral negotiations and policymaking.<br /><br />Anshari has coordinated whole-of-government initiatives such as Singapore’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution and carbon markets strategy. He was also the lead carbon markets negotiator for Singapore, and has co-chaired expert level negotiations on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (international market and non-market based cooperation).<br /><br />In terms of external appointments, Anshari currently sits on the Board of Verra. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences).')){kind=link}
15:00 - 16:15
19:00 - 20:15
Article 6 in Focus: How Do We Move Forward?
Panel
The breakdown of negotiations at COP28 over Article 6 guidance left many eager to see progress. While COP28 yielded no definitive outcome, progress on bilateral agreements signalled continued optimism. This year, can COP29 reverse the tide? Where did COP28 leave us, and has there been progress on Article 6 since then? How can Article 6 co-exist with or even strengthen, the voluntary carbon market?
Keynote Speaker:
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Panelist (s):
Mr Dirk Forrister, CEO and President, IETA
Ms Mandy Rambharos, CEO, Verra
Mr Federico Di Credico, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, ACT Group
Mr Benedict Chia, Director-General, Prime Minister's Office, Strategy Group, National Climate Change Secretariat
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, where she directed multilateral climate engagements and led initiatives to advance carbon markets and carbon pricing strategies that promote low-emissions futures while supporting marginalized communities. Her work at EDF was pivotal in shaping global climate policies under the Paris Agreement, working closely with international bodies such as the United Nations, G20, and G7.<br /> <br />Mandy’s career also includes a significant tenure at South Africa’s Eskom Holdings, the largest electric utility on the African continent. As General Manager for Just Energy Transition, she was instrumental in developing Eskom’s strategy to transition from a coal-dominated utility to a renewable energy leader. Mandy’s expertise in the energy industry, mitigation, adaptation, and global climate negotiations was crucial in establishing the Just Energy Transition Partnership at COP26, a landmark agreement between South Africa and major international partners including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.<br /> <br />A former negotiator for South Africa at the United Nations climate talks, Mandy co-chaired the successful outcome of Article 6 at COP26, which governs international carbon markets under the Paris Agreement. She also serves on the boards of the National Business Initiative (NBI) and is a member of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Technical Council.<br /> <br />At Verra, Mandy envisions a future where the organization not only strengthens its leadership in carbon markets but also expands its impact by driving equitable and sustainable climate solutions globally. Under her leadership, Verra aims to build on its strong foundation, fostering innovation and ensuring that climate actions are inclusive, just, and beneficial to communities worldwide.')){kind=link}
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 from the National Climate Change Secretariat in the Strategy Group, Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore. He is responsible for driving Singapore’s climate change efforts and policies across key inter-agency workstreams, while bringing on board technical expertise and providing strategic advice. Prior to that, Benedict has served in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as well as the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Mr Anshari Rahman, Policy & Analytics Director, GenZero
16:45 - 17:20
20:45 - 21:20
Progress and Opportunities for Article 6 Cooperation (Part 1)
Panel
This program highlights the challenges and opportunities of Article 6 carbon markets, while emphasising its various benefits to local communities and different stakeholders. We will also discuss the financing gaps faced by project developers in the early stages of carbon project development, and discuss solutions to bridge these gaps.
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Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Ms Wee Wei Fam, Director, Carbon Mitigation Div and ITC(Green Economy & Sustainability), Ministry of Trade and Industry
Dr Wahyu Marjaka, Director of Sectoral and Regional Resource Mobilization, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia
Ms Juliana Bempah, Principal Programme Officer, Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana
Mr Jeffrey Silverman, Senior Director, Conservation International
 at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), where she drives MTI’s international strategy to support industry decarbonisation, achieve Singapore’s climate targets, and seize new green economic opportunities.<br /> <br />Prior to her current role, Wee Wei oversaw the formulation, implementation, and review of Singapore’s tourism development strategies. She also spent a considerable number of years driving Singapore’s economic engagement strategies, including negotiating Free Trade Agreements with Northeast Asia economies such as China and Japan. <br /> <br />From 2013 to 2015, Wee Wei served as Centre Director for Enterprise Singapore’s Beijing Overseas Centre and worked closely with Singapore companies to facilitate their entry into Northern China markets. <br /> <br />Wee Wei graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Chinese Studies. She also holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Nanyang Fellows Programme at Nanyang Technological University.')){kind=link}
<br /> Head of Quality Research and Development Center and Environmental Laboratory (16/06/2015 – 27/02/2018)<br /> Head of the Center for Environmental Impact Control Facilities, Ministry of Environment (16/06/2014- 16/06/2015)<br /> Head of Program and General Administration Section, Center for Environmental Impact Control Facilities, Ministry of Environment (31/10/2012 – 16/06/2014)<br /> Head of Multilateral Cooperation Section, International Cooperation Bureau, Ministry of Environment (21/10/2010 – 31/10/2012)<br /> Head of Multilateral Cooperation Section (23/01/2009 – 21/10/2010)<br /> Head of Coal and Mineral Mining Division, Ministry of Environment – (1/08/2005 – 23/01/2009)')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Tommy Ricketts, CEO, BeZero Carbon
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17:20 - 18:00
21:20 - 22:00
Progress and Opportunities for Article 6 Cooperation (Part 2)
Panel
This program highlights the challenges and opportunities of Article 6 carbon markets, while emphasising its various benefits to local communities and different stakeholders. We will also discuss the financing gaps faced by project developers in the early stages of carbon project development, and discuss solutions to bridge these gaps.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Federico Di Credico, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, ACT Group
Ms Beatriz Granziera, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, The Nature Conservancy
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Moderator:
Ms Michelle Tan, Vice President & Head, Environmental Sustainability, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
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| 10:30 14:30 | 12:00 16:00 | COP29 Singapore Pavilion Opening Event and Keynote Panel - Building the Global Architecture for Carbon Markets |
Opening Remarks Keynote Speech Keynote Panel |
Opening Remarks: Keynote Speech: Carbon markets are an important tool for mobilising private capital. Yet there are questions about their ability to deliver real impact. This panel brings together speakers to discuss challenges in building a trusted global carbon markets, and share learnings and initiatives to unlock high quality supply, establish responsible demand, and build robust market infrastructure to scale carbon markets. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
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| 13:00 17:00 | 13:15 17:15 | Catalysing Finance for Climate Solutions: How can Carbon Markets Help | Opening Remarks | Carbon markets channel catalytic capital towards impactful solutions for climate action, thereby helping to plug the climate finance gap. However, they are facing multiple headwinds from demand and supply side. This panel will bring together speakers across the carbon value chain to discuss the strategies required to scale up finance through carbon markets. |
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Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
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| 13:15 17:15 | 14:30 18:30 | Catalysing Finance for Climate Solutions: How can Carbon Markets Help | Panel | Carbon markets channel catalytic capital towards impactful solutions for climate action, thereby helping to plug the climate finance gap. However, they are facing multiple headwinds from demand and supply side. This panel will bring together speakers across the carbon value chain to discuss the strategies required to scale up finance through carbon markets. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
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| 15:00 19:00 | 16:15 20:15 | Article 6 in Focus: How Do We Move Forward? | Panel | The breakdown of negotiations at COP28 over Article 6 guidance left many eager to see progress. While COP28 yielded no definitive outcome, progress on bilateral agreements signalled continued optimism. This year, can COP29 reverse the tide? Where did COP28 leave us, and has there been progress on Article 6 since then? How can Article 6 co-exist with or even strengthen, the voluntary carbon market? |
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| 16:45 20:45 | 17:20 21:20 | Progress and Opportunities for Article 6 Cooperation (Part 1) | Panel | This program highlights the challenges and opportunities of Article 6 carbon markets, while emphasising its various benefits to local communities and different stakeholders. We will also discuss the financing gaps faced by project developers in the early stages of carbon project development, and discuss solutions to bridge these gaps. |
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| 17:20 21:20 | 18:00 22:00 | Progress and Opportunities for Article 6 Cooperation (Part 2) | Panel | This program highlights the challenges and opportunities of Article 6 carbon markets, while emphasising its various benefits to local communities and different stakeholders. We will also discuss the financing gaps faced by project developers in the early stages of carbon project development, and discuss solutions to bridge these gaps. |
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13
Nov
10:00 - 10:35
14:00 - 14:35
Hard Truths: Navigating Sustainability and Climate
Fireside Chat
There are few who have been in the thick of climate discussions from the first COP back in 1995. This fireside chat aims to dive into the hard truths and revelations arising from navigating the complexities of the landscape over the past few decades, and what we can look forward to heading towards COP30.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Dr Steve Howard, Vice Chairman, Sustainability, Temasek
Ms Clare Shakya, Global Managing Director, Climate, The Nature Conservancy
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 leading the climate group and 15 years with the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) leading first Asia and then Africa Division’s climate change response. Clare has deep experience working with Least Developed Countries and has focused much of her career advancing priorities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Clare received her BSc in environmental science and development studies from University of East Anglia and her MSc in forestry and its relation to land use from Oxford. As global managing director of climate at TNC, Clare leads the Climate team as it executes on TNC’s vision for achieving TNC’s 2030 climate goals. Clare is from the UK and speaks Nepali, Swahili and Spanish.')){kind=link}
Panelist (s):
Moderator:
Mr Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GenZero
10:35 - 10:45
14:35 - 14:45
Looking Forward to COP30
Keynote Speaker:
Mr Eduardo Taveira, Amazonas State Secretary for the Environment, Brazil
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11:00 - 12:15
15:00 - 16:15
Governance and Guardrails: The Future of Regulatory Oversight for Carbon Markets
Panel
The path to harmonised carbon market regulations may be long, but robust oversight remains essential for the continued enhancement and effectiveness of the voluntary carbon market. However, what constitutes good regulatory oversight? How should leaders and regulators strike a balance between too much regulation to stifle growth and too little to incentivise action?
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GenZero
Ms Claire O'Neill, Board Chair, Climate Impact X
Mr Benedict Chia, Director-General, Prime Minister's Office, Strategy Group, National Climate Change Secretariat
Mr Scott O'Malia, Chief Executive Officer, International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
, negotiated the world’s first public-private Offshore Wind Sector Deal and led the UK Carbon Capture and Storage taskforce.<br /> <br />In 2019 she brought forward the country’s ground-breaking Net Zero legislation and led the UK’s winning bid to host COP26 for which she served as President-Designate until she left politics in 2020. She then led the Climate and Energy team at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the world’s leading corporate sustainability organisation. She now co-chairs the WBCSD Global Imperatives Advisory Board, is a non-executive Director at Oxy Petroleum, the Singapore Stock Exchange, the CIX Exchange and Windward AI. She also serves as an advisor and investor for several global clean tech companies and is a Senior Global Advisor to McKinsey and Company.<br /> <br />Claire grew up in the UK, studied Geography at Oxford University followed by an MBA at Harvard Business School and had a transatlantic career in consultancy and finance before entering politics. She is a member of the UK Privy Council, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and the Energy Institute and Is a Business Fellow at the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment at Oxford University.')){kind=link}
, a position he has held since August 2014. At ISDA, Scott has led the Association’s drive to promote safe and efficient markets, and develop industry standards and legal documentation. This includes a push to develop common standards and processes to support new technologies aimed at improving post-trade efficiency through the adoption of innovative and scalable fintech and regtech solutions. <br /> <br />ISDA is a global derivatives association that represents all derivatives users on key industry issues, including trading, clearing, reporting, margin, capital and legal standards. During Scott’s tenure, ISDA has expanded its Board to include broader representation of derivatives users, making it the most diverse in the Association’s history. Scott has also brought greater focus on market infrastructure issues – in particular, the cross-border harmonization of global central counterparty regulation, trade execution and data rules. <br /> <br />Prior to joining ISDA, Scott was appointed by President Obama and was confirmed by the US Senate to serve as Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). He served in this position from October 2009 until August 2014. During this time, Scott debated and cast votes on the CFTC rules related to Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act. While at the CFTC, Scott revived the Technology Advisory Committee, and led an active agenda investigating data standardization, highlighting trade execution rules and developing a better understanding of how algorithmic trading operates in regulated markets. <br /> <br />Scott has also had a distinguished career spanning 15 years in the US Senate, including roles as Clerk to the US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Professional Staff on the US Senate Energy and National Resources Committee under Chairman Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), and nearly 10 years working for US Senator Mitch McConnell (R.-Ky.), now the Senate Majority Leader. During his career, Scott also helped establish the Washington, DC office of Mirant Corp., where he worked on rules and standards for corporate risk management and energy trading among wholesale power producers.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Mr Hugh Salway, Senior Director, Market Development and Partnerships, Gold Standard
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13:00 - 14:15
17:00 - 18:15
Carbon Market Dynamics: Navigating Risks and Opportunities Through Ratings and Insurance
Panel
Carbon credit ratings and insurance can help assess credit quality and ensure delivery of high-quality credits. Drawing on lessons from voluntary carbon markets, we will also discuss the applicability of these solutions to Article 6 and compliance markets. This is crucial with the increasing integration of these markets, such as the inclusion of carbon credits in Singapore’s carbon tax regime.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Tommy Ricketts, CEO, BeZero Carbon
Ms Sebnem Erol Madan, Director, Economics and Sustainability, World Bank Group
Dr Allister Furey, Co-Founder & CEO, Sylvera
Ms Nandini Wilcke, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, CarbonPool
 group overseeing non-financial risk management, country risk ratings, as well as E&S, climate, gender and evaluation functions.<br /><br />Ms. Erol Madan has over 25 years of experience in structured markets and a proven track record of collaboration across institutions and diverse teams to manage risks and deliver value to clients. Previously, Ms. Erol Madan was a Practice Manager within the Infrastructure Finance, PPPs & Guarantees (IPG) Global Practice, where she oversaw the World Bank guarantee program. Her team collaborated with sector teams, government clients, commercial counterparts, IFC, and MIGA to develop programmatic approaches to mobilize private capital for climate-smart projects through financial structuring, targeted credit enhancements, and technical assistance.<br /><br />Prior to joining the World Bank, Ms. Erol Madan worked in investment banking in London for 15 years. She was a Managing Director in the Structured Credit Trading team at Nomura and before that in the Special Situations and Securitized Products groups at Deutsche Bank in London. She worked closely with issuers, institutional investors, commercial banks, and rating agencies in designing, underwriting, and placing innovative finance solutions for new borrowers and with new investors. She started her investment banking career in 1996 at Bankers Trust, where she worked on pioneering application of securitization to infrastructure assets to access long dated funding from institutional investors.<br /><br />She holds a bachelor’s degree from Bogaziçi University in Istanbul and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Ms Wee Wei Fam, Director, Carbon Mitigation Div and ITC(Green Economy & Sustainability), Ministry of Trade and Industry
14:30 - 15:45
18:30 - 19:45
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Climate Action & Biodiversity
Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme
Panel
Climate and biodiversity are deeply interconnected and it is crucial to address both for long-term sustainability. At its' intersectionality lies nature-based solutions which offers resilience to ecosystems and communities. This session will explore practical ways to reconcile climate and biodiversity, and the value of adopting nature-based solutions in local communities.
Keynote Speaker:
Mr Felipe Paullier, Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, United Nations Youth Office
 and Alternate Counsellor in the Montevideo Departmental Legislative Court (2010-2015). He served as a Clinical Doctor and Paediatric Resident Physician at Pereira Rossell Paediatric Hospital (2017-2020), a Medical Intern in the Administración Nacional de Servicios de Salud del Estado (2015-2016) and as a Research Assistant in the Clinical Research Organization, BdBeq CRO (2012-2014).<br /><br />Dr. Paullier is a medical doctor specialized in paediatrics. He graduated from the School of Medicine of the Universidad de la Republica Oriental de Uruguay and is currently completing a Master in Business Administration at the Universidad Católica de Uruguay. He is fluent in English and Spanish.')){kind=link}
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Panelist (s):
Ms Noelle Young, Climate Justice Delegate, Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy
Mr Thando Lukuko, Coordinator, South African Climate Action Network
Ms Sherine El-Wattar, Science Network Officer, UN IPCC
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, a network of 20 NGO's working to address the challenge of climate change and climate action. He is also a director of Community Engagement at Mansa Advisory, a climate change and energy advisory services business. He is passionate about problem-solving, primarily addressing the socio-economic challenges that marginalised and disadvantaged groups face. After completing his qualification in Entrepreneurship, Thando pursued his interest in the business environment and established businesses in the mining, logistics and textiles industries. His work has been focused on working in low-income communities and developing strategies for co-creating and growing rural and peri-urban climate resilience and economic opportunities. ')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Ms Carol Yuen, Singapore COP29 Youth Delegate, SG Climate Youth Development Program
. Her research interests lie in transforming the financial system and commercial entities to achieve climate transition. As a Master’s student, she is volunteering in environmental research clinics on law, finance and systems change with ClientEarth, and on access to justice in relation to the Aarhus Convention. She is also working with the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and Environment at LSE to maintain the Climate Change Laws of the World database. Before, Carol worked as a researcher at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law at the National University of Singapore, working on climate transition planning, environmental litigation and renewable energy issues. Having attended COP24 and SB60, Carol has been following the COP negotiations. In addition, Carol has a background in criminal, commercial and public interest litigation in Singapore.')){kind=link}
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| 10:00 14:00 | 10:35 14:35 | Hard Truths: Navigating Sustainability and Climate | Fireside Chat | There are few who have been in the thick of climate discussions from the first COP back in 1995. This fireside chat aims to dive into the hard truths and revelations arising from navigating the complexities of the landscape over the past few decades, and what we can look forward to heading towards COP30. |
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| 10:35 14:35 | 10:45 14:45 | Looking Forward to COP30 |
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| 11:00 15:00 | 12:15 16:15 | Governance and Guardrails: The Future of Regulatory Oversight for Carbon Markets | Panel | The path to harmonised carbon market regulations may be long, but robust oversight remains essential for the continued enhancement and effectiveness of the voluntary carbon market. However, what constitutes good regulatory oversight? How should leaders and regulators strike a balance between too much regulation to stifle growth and too little to incentivise action? |
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| 13:00 17:00 | 14:15 18:15 | Carbon Market Dynamics: Navigating Risks and Opportunities Through Ratings and Insurance | Panel | Carbon credit ratings and insurance can help assess credit quality and ensure delivery of high-quality credits. Drawing on lessons from voluntary carbon markets, we will also discuss the applicability of these solutions to Article 6 and compliance markets. This is crucial with the increasing integration of these markets, such as the inclusion of carbon credits in Singapore’s carbon tax regime. |
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| 14:30 18:30 | 15:45 19:45 |
Bridging the Gap: Integrating Climate Action & Biodiversity Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme |
Panel | Climate and biodiversity are deeply interconnected and it is crucial to address both for long-term sustainability. At its' intersectionality lies nature-based solutions which offers resilience to ecosystems and communities. This session will explore practical ways to reconcile climate and biodiversity, and the value of adopting nature-based solutions in local communities. |
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14
Nov
09:30 - 09:45
13:30 - 13:45
COP29 Singapore Pavilion Finance Day Opening and Keynote Address
Opening Address
COP29 has been dubbed the “Finance COP”, with agreement around a new target for climate finance a key objective. This event will set the stage on how Singapore plays a part in mobilising private capital for Asia’s net zero transition, and driving regional collaboration and innovative financing solutions to support the global climate transition.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Mr Sing Chiong Leong, Deputy Managing Director (Markets and Development), Monetary Authority of Singapore
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09:45 - 10:45
13:45 - 14:45
International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) Annual Event 2024
Opening Speech
Panel
The event will bring together representatives of IPSF member jurisdictions and observer organisations to showcase the IPSF’s work over 2024. It will highlight the continuous commitment of members and observers to international cooperation on sustainable finance, and will focus on the IPSF’s continuing work on taxonomies, specifically the comparison exercise known as the Common Ground Taxonomy.
Keynote Speaker:
Ms Mairead McGuinness, Chair, IPSF and European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
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Panelist (s):
Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development and International)/ Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Ms Silke Westphal, Senior Advisor, European External Action Service
Dr Ma Jun, Chairman, China Green Finance Committee
Ms Penelope Sirault, Assistant Secretary, Australian Government Treasury
Mr Clifton Lee-Sing, Director of Markets and Securities Policy, Finance Canada
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 Charity Foundation, Chairman of Green Finance Committee of China Society for Finance and Banking, Chairman of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, Co-Chair of the Steering Committee of the Green Investment Principles for the Belt & Road, Chairman of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), and Co-Chair of IPSF Taxonomy Working Group. In the past years, Dr. Ma served as Co-Chair of G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), and chairs of two workstreams of the Central Banks and Supervisors’ Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS).<br /> <br />Between 2018 and 2020, Dr Ma was the Director of Center for Green Finance Development at Tsinghua University. During 2014-17, Dr. Ma served as the Chief Economist at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC)’s Research Bureau. Between 2018-21, he was a member of the PBOC’s Monetary Policy Committee. Before joining the PBOC, he worked for 13 years at Deutsche Bank, where he was Managing Director/Chief Economist/Investment Strategist for Greater China. During 1992-2000, he worked as a senior economist and economist at the World Bank and the IMF. From 1988-1990, he was a research fellow at the Development Research Center of China's State Council.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Stephen O'Driscoll, Head of Climate, Environmental and Social Policy, Safeguards & Quality Management Department, Projects Directorate, European Investment Bank
, Projects Directorate (PJ), European Investment Bank (EIB)<br /> Stephen graduated from university in the UK with an honours degree in Civil Engineering. After many years with the British Airports Authority in the UK, he spent the next twenty years or so in the aviation consultancy business providing project management services and advising public and private clients on aviation policy and large-scale infrastructure development initiatives around the world. <br /><br />He joined the projects directorate of the EIB in 2008. His first role was as a Senior Engineer and then a Deputy Technical Adviser for aviation projects. He then became Head of the Aviation, Maritime and Innovative Transport Division, responsible for a team of engineers and economists covering projects in these three sectors.<br /><br />Stephen was appointed Head of Environmental, Climate and Social Policy in March 2020. In this role, he has overseen the evolution of the Bank into the Climate Bank of the European Union. This includes making sure that all new operations the Bank finances are Paris Aligned and that at least 50% of Bank financing is dedicated to climate action and environmental sustainability objectives by 2025.')){kind=link}
11:00 - 11:30
15:00 - 15:30
Decarbonisation of the Real Economy through Innovations and Partnerships in Financing
Showcase
To support businesses in their decarbonisation plans, financial institutions (FIs) have to explore innovative financing approaches to address the challenges businesses face. This showcase features how two Singapore FIs worked with governments and ecosystem partners to develop innovative financing approaches to help corporates and small and medium enterprises achieve their decarbonisation goals.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Ms Lay San Ng, Managing Director, Group Sustainability, OCBC
Ms Melissa Moi, Head of Sustainable Business, UOB
 practitioner and an experienced business and corporate affairs leader with over 25 years of experience spanning sustainability, business leadership, investor relations, strategic planning and corporate communications. <br /> <br />Lay San is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder. She is also a management committee member of the Global')){kind=link}
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Panelist (s):
Moderator:
11:45 - 12:30
15:45 - 16:30
Unlocking Climate Finance: Building an Ecosystem for Risk and Investment Management
Panel
A key constraint to attracting private capital is the lack of investment grade projects that meet investors’ risk and return expectations. Innovative solutions such as embedding insurance solutions early in the project development can derisk investments. This panel explores how banks, asset managers, and insurers can collaborate to integrate risk management early in climate projects.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Amanpreet Singh, Managing Director, ESG Finance APAC, MUFG
Mr Anthony Hobley, CRR Deputy Chair, Howden
Mr Benedikt Signer, Executive Director, Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF)
Ms Emily Woodland, Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions, Asia Pacific, BlackRock
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, Adjunct Professor at the Singapore Institute for Technology, Chair of the Climate Action Advisory Board, Co-Chair of the Carbon Tracker Advisory Board, Member of the Climate Bonds Advisory Board and member of the Editorial Board of the journal Carbon & Climate Law Review (CCLR). He is a former Executive Fellow at the World Economic Forum's Centre for Nature and Climate, Executive Director at the Mission Possible Partnership, CEO at the Carbon Tracker Initiative, Global Head, Climate Finance and Sustainability & Partner at the Global Law Firm, Norton Rose Fulbright and General Counsel to the €1bn climate fund at Climate Change Capital. <br /><br />His experience, passion, consistent delivery and profile have helped him to develop a leading reputation in these fields. He brings a long-term, strategic perspective to all his roles. Combining this with his legal expertise, proven diplomacy skills, work in the energy, banking, finance and NGO sectors, scientific training and collaborative style he is a highly effective leader who has proven his ability to identify key new areas of relevance for the corporate sector and to grow multiple organisations and new business lines in response.')){kind=link}
 Insurance Company. SEADRIF was established under an ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers mandate to develop and implement financial solutions to protect vulnerable ASEAN countries against climate risks and disasters. <br /> <br />Before joining SEADRIF, he spent over a decade at the World Bank and supported more than 20 countries in actively managing climate and disaster risks across the globe. He was also closely involved in the creation and implementation of multiple global initiatives, including the G7-V20 Global Shield against Climate Risks. With a strong believe in the importance of stronger training and capacity building, he co-led the establishment of the World Bank’s Financial Protection Academy which has by now reached over 30,000 people in more than 100 countries.<br /> <br />Benedikt has also advised the Asian Development Bank, is a Senior Advisor at the Resilient Planet Finance Lab hosted at the University of Oxford, and is involved in several technology organizations related to climate. He has a Masters of Science of Global Politics from the London School of Economics.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Ms Kavitha Menon, Director, Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA)
 and has a Master’s in Business Administration (Finance) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (India) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communication) from Anna University (India).<br /> <br />Kavitha is passionate about sustainable finance and having analysed investments with a risk-return framework all these years, she is keen to delve into ‘impact’ to marry investor returns with social and environmental good and drive that change in the financial markets.')){kind=link}
14:00 - 15:45
18:00 - 19:45
Unveiling the Future of Blended Finance
Launch
Showcase
Panel Discussion
The concept of "first loss capital" in blended finance is not new; yet it is not widely used for sustainable development. This programme will launch the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) blended finance platform and look at how commercial and concessionary capital providers can redesign finance mechanisms to mitigate bankability issues and spur green infrastructure financing.
Keynote Speaker:
Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development and International)/ Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Ms Connie Chan, Head, Financial Services, Temasek
Mr Mason Wallick, CEO, Clime Capital Management Pte. Ltd.
Ms Elizabeth Yee, Executive Vice President, Program Strategy, The Rockefeller Foundation
Mr Winfried F. Wicklein, Director General, Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank
, a Singapore blended finance initiative in collaboration with key public, private and philanthropic sector partners that aims to mobilise up to US$5 billion to de-risk and finance transition and marginally bankable green projects in Asia.<br /> <br />Connie graduated from the University of Chicago with honors in Economics and also studied Economics at Trinity College, Cambridge University in the U.K.')){kind=link}
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 and prior to that, for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).<br />A national of Austria, Mr. Wicklein holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Münster, Germany.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Ms Cindy Levy, Senior Partner, McKinsey
 between 2021 – 2024. She is a counsellor and client service orchestrator to bank, asset manager, private equity and corporate CEOs and Chairs in the UK, USA, Germany, and Singapore.<br /> <br />Cindy brings 30 years of experience with particular involvement in strategy, transactions, organisational design and restructuring, risk and capital management, and climate agendas. Cindy is an expert in global financial services: 30 years of client work and knowledge leadership including capital markets, corporate and retail banking, asset management, central banks, private equity, and infrastructure investing; client work of global nature with institutions in UK/Europe, USA, and Asia. <br /> <br />Thought leader, innovator and coalition builder on resilience and climate agendas: at the forefront of McKinsey’s thought leadership on governance and culture, links between resilience and valuation, climate finance; driver of the acquisitions and scaling of Risk Dynamics and Vivid Economics within McKinsey; initiator and leader of McKinsey’s support to the Task Force for Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets (TSVCM), leader of McKinsey’s support to GFANZ; leader of McKinsey’s support to global initiatives on Transition Credits for coal retirement and Methane Abatement Finance; she has initiated and led other climate coalitions in transportation and on enterprise decarbonisation. <br /> <br />Prior to joining McKinsey, Cindy worked for 2 years at Goldman Sachs & Co in New York in Corporate Finance. During this period, she analysed and executed several transactions including equity offerings, debt offerings and mergers. Cindy received an AB in Economics from Harvard University in 1988, and an MBA from Stanford.')){kind=link}
16:00 - 17:00
20:00 - 21:00
Igniting Coal to Clean Transition: Insights from Transition Credits Coalition’s Interim Report
Presentation
Panel
The energy transition in Asia requires an innovative approach to transition away from coal to cleaner energy sources. While the push for early retirement of coal-fired power plants is gaining momentum, actual projects in Asia remain low. This panel will dive into the key issues surrounding the use of transition credits and signpost the road ahead for the MAS' transition credits initiative.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Ms Pamela Lee, Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
. Prior to her appointment as Dy CSO, Pamela was Head (Green Finance and Asset Management), Financial Markets Development Department within the MAS. A member of the Singapore Public Service’s Administrative Service, Pamela has held various appointments within the Singapore Public Service including in the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Manpower and the Public Service Division. From 2017 to 2020, she was Director (Policy & Planning) within the National Climate Change Secretariat, Strategy Group, Prime Minister’s Office, where she oversaw efforts to enhance Singapore’s 2030 Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement and the development of Singapore’s 2050 Long Term Low Emissions Development Strategy. ')){kind=link}
Panelist (s):
Mr Ben Rattenbury, VP Policy, Sylvera
Mr Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainability and Government Affairs, ASEAN, HSBC
Ms Cecilia Tam, Head of Energy Investment Unit, International Energy Agency
Ms Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered Bank
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, the MAS-IBF Sustainable Finance Job Transformation Map Steering Committee, and GFANZ APAC Network’s workstreams. <br /> <br />Kelvin Tan joined HSBC in 2009 and has held various senior leadership roles within the organisation. He was the Chief Executive Officer of HSBC in Thailand from 2015 to 2021, overseeing and growing HSBC’s Wholesale and Private Banking business in the country. During his tenure in Thailand, he also served as Chairman of the Association of International Banks in Thailand and was a founding member of the Thailand-United Kingdom business leadership council. <br /> <br />Prior to his role in Thailand, Kelvin held senior positions including Head of Commercial Banking in Singapore and Head of Large Corporates and Conglomerates in the Singapore Global Banking client management team.<br /> <br />Kelvin’s banking career spans over three decades, with a focus on corporates and MNCs across industries in Singapore and Asia Pacific. Before joining HSBC Singapore, he started his career with Citibank and had worked at JP Morgan and Société Générale.<br /> <br />Kelvin holds an MBA (Accountancy) degree from the Nanyang Technological University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the National University of Singapore.')){kind=link}
 in Tokyo where she was responsible for managing APERC’s research programme. <br /><br />Cecilia began her career as a Financial Analyst in Chile before moving to Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. In her role as a Senior Equity Research Analyst covering Latin American utilities, she worked on numerous privatisations and equity offerings.')){kind=link}
 sponsored by the World Economic Forum and the UN, including the UN Oceans Panel. Marisa’s external activities also include charitable Advisory Board roles for Cash & Rocket and the UK charity, Room-to-Read. In 2022, Marisa was recognized by Sustainability Magazine as one of the Top 10 CSOs of a Global Corporation and in 2021 as one of 100 Global Visionary Leaders by Meaningful Business and EY. She has also been recognized by the BBC as one of the Most Powerful Women in Britain and by Fortune Magazine as one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in International Business.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Ms Bonnie Lei, Principal, Climate Intelligence, RMI
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16:45 - 18:15
20:45 - 22:15
[UNFCCC Side Event 7] Article 6 Crediting Protocol for countries’ use of independent crediting programmes
Launch/Panel
Singapore, Gold Standard and Verra will provide an interim report of their ongoing work to develop an Article 6 Crediting Protocol, which is a framework to support countries to use Article 6 to achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and sustainable development goals.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Mr Benedict Chia, Director-General, Prime Minister's Office, Strategy Group, National Climate Change Secretariat
Mr Ambassador Andrew Howard, Senior Director, Climate Policy and Strategy, Verra
Mr Hugh Salway, Senior Director, Market Development and Partnerships, Gold Standard
Mr Federico Di Credico, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer, ACT Group
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Panelist (s):
Moderator:
Ms Beatriz Granziera, Senior Climate Policy Advisor, The Nature Conservancy
| Start | End | Agenda | Format | Details | Speakers |
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| 09:30 13:30 | 09:45 13:45 | COP29 Singapore Pavilion Finance Day Opening and Keynote Address | Opening Address | COP29 has been dubbed the “Finance COP”, with agreement around a new target for climate finance a key objective. This event will set the stage on how Singapore plays a part in mobilising private capital for Asia’s net zero transition, and driving regional collaboration and innovative financing solutions to support the global climate transition. |
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| 09:45 13:45 | 10:45 14:45 | International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) Annual Event 2024 |
Opening Speech Panel |
The event will bring together representatives of IPSF member jurisdictions and observer organisations to showcase the IPSF’s work over 2024. It will highlight the continuous commitment of members and observers to international cooperation on sustainable finance, and will focus on the IPSF’s continuing work on taxonomies, specifically the comparison exercise known as the Common Ground Taxonomy. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
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| 11:00 15:00 | 11:30 15:30 | Decarbonisation of the Real Economy through Innovations and Partnerships in Financing | Showcase | To support businesses in their decarbonisation plans, financial institutions (FIs) have to explore innovative financing approaches to address the challenges businesses face. This showcase features how two Singapore FIs worked with governments and ecosystem partners to develop innovative financing approaches to help corporates and small and medium enterprises achieve their decarbonisation goals. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 11:45 15:45 | 12:30 16:30 | Unlocking Climate Finance: Building an Ecosystem for Risk and Investment Management | Panel | A key constraint to attracting private capital is the lack of investment grade projects that meet investors’ risk and return expectations. Innovative solutions such as embedding insurance solutions early in the project development can derisk investments. This panel explores how banks, asset managers, and insurers can collaborate to integrate risk management early in climate projects. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 14:00 18:00 | 15:45 19:45 | Unveiling the Future of Blended Finance |
Launch Showcase Panel Discussion |
The concept of "first loss capital" in blended finance is not new; yet it is not widely used for sustainable development. This programme will launch the Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) blended finance platform and look at how commercial and concessionary capital providers can redesign finance mechanisms to mitigate bankability issues and spur green infrastructure financing. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 16:00 20:00 | 17:00 21:00 | Igniting Coal to Clean Transition: Insights from Transition Credits Coalition’s Interim Report |
Presentation Panel |
The energy transition in Asia requires an innovative approach to transition away from coal to cleaner energy sources. While the push for early retirement of coal-fired power plants is gaining momentum, actual projects in Asia remain low. This panel will dive into the key issues surrounding the use of transition credits and signpost the road ahead for the MAS' transition credits initiative. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 16:45 20:45 | 18:15 22:15 | [UNFCCC Side Event 7] Article 6 Crediting Protocol for countries’ use of independent crediting programmes | Launch/Panel | Singapore, Gold Standard and Verra will provide an interim report of their ongoing work to develop an Article 6 Crediting Protocol, which is a framework to support countries to use Article 6 to achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and sustainable development goals. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
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Moderator: |
15
Nov
10:00 - 11:30
14:00 - 15:30
Energy Corridors: Propelling the ASEAN Power Grid
Panel
This panel hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights focuses on the technical, regulatory and logistical challenges behind regional power integration, such as the ASEAN Power Grid in Southeast Asia. This panel also outlines strategies to address existing obstacles, and the potential benefits these energy corridors present for economic development, decarbonization, and energy security.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Ir. Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, Group Chief Executive Officer, MGTC
Ms Melissa Moi, Head of Sustainable Business, UOB
Mr Abdan Hanif Satria, Executive Vice President of Corporate Business Development and Investment, PLN
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 from Institute Teknologi Bandung and dual master's degrees Mechanical Engineering in Sustainable Energy Technology (2016).<br /><br />Since 2024, Abdan has led Colony Hydrogen, a professional community exploring innovative industry solutions. He is a sought-after speaker at national and global conferences, bridging gaps between engineering, technology, energy transition, and business.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Ms Eleonor Kramarz, Global Head of Energy Transition Consulting, S&P Global
![Ms Eleonor Kramarz](javascript:showSpeakerDetails('Ms', 'Eleonor', 'Kramarz', '/images/default-source/live-library/72497_speakersplaceholder.webp?Status=Master&sfvrsn=89bfcc1b_1', '<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;">Eleonor is Global Head of Energy Transition Consulting. She leads a team of 50 consultants and is motivated by solving the complex challenges organizations face in the energy transition.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;">She has led private companies, companies associations and governments through large stakeholder's process to define and evaluate their strategic direction around Energy Transition and emission management. She works across all new clean technologies including renewables, hydrogen, CCUS, energy battery, and methane monitoring.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;">Prior to joining S&P Global, Eleonor was the Chief Customer Officer at a SaaS operating in the energy sector. Before that, she was a Director within Wood Mackenzie gas and power Americas Consulting group. She started her career as a Consultant for Arthur D Little in London</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Calibri',sans-serif;">Eleonor holds a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering, First Class Honour, from Imperial College, London. She spent her Senior Year in Carnegie Mellon University, where she was on the Dean’s list. She worked on her final year project with Shell R&D where she was awarded the Shell Prize. She speaks fluently English, French and Spanish.</span></p>')){kind=link}
13:00 - 14:30
17:00 - 18:30
Accelerating Decarbonisation in Asia Pacific’s Hard to Abate Sectors
Panel
This panel will examine recent advancements in policy, technology, and finance for reducing carbon emissions in Asia-Pacific’s hard-to-abate industries. The panel will address the complexities of transitioning to low-carbon alternatives, key challenges in achieving financial viability, innovative solutions, and insights from global policies and projects across industries.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Mr Mark Eramo, Co-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights
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Panelist (s):
Ms Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker Hughes
Mr Naveen Ahlawat, Head - Power to X , Jindal Steel
Ms Michelle Tan, Vice President & Head, Environmental Sustainability, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Mr Takajiro Ishikawa, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America
, an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.<br /><br />In this role she oversees Baker Hughes’ net-zero strategy by driving sustainable operations, supporting commercial energy transition solutions for customers, and ensuring market creation of these solutions via stakeholder engagement and policy development. <br /><br />Before joining Baker Hughes, Allyson served as the executive director of the American Geosciences Institute, and has held several academic, policy and senior government positions, including working for the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and serving as the associate director of strategic engagement of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) at the U.S. Department of the Interior. <br /><br />Allyson is frequently covered by media and globally recognized for her contribution to energy transition and sustainability. She was recently honored by Hart Energy as an ‘Agent of Change in Energy’ for its 50th anniversary Hall of Fame series honoring industry pioneers, named “Sustainability Leader of the Year (energy technology) by C-Suite 2024, and was the only CSO to be listed among “Top 10 Energy Leaders in the Americas” by Energy Digital. Allyson was also among top 50 powerful women – Power 50 – by National Diversity Council, honored at one of the largest diversity conferences in USA. In addition, she has been recognized by Petroleum Economist among Top 10 Women Leading Energy Transition in Sustainability and by Oil & Gas Investor as among 25 Influential Women in Energy.')){kind=link}
, Naveen has built a distinguished career in the industry. Beginning as a process engineer at Jubilant Organosys Limited, he went on to serve as Manager of Operations in the Petrochemical division at Reliance Industries Limited. Notably, Naveen was part of the executive team that played a pivotal role in establishing the world's first coal gasification-based DRI plant in Angul, Odisha.<br /><br />Naveen also holds key positions in global energy and sustainability initiatives, serving as a member of the UN Council of Engineers for Energy Transition (CEET), an advisory board member of ET Now's Supply Chain Management Council, and as a representative on the technical committee for Oman Climate Week and the CHEMTECH Nuclear Energy Advisory Council.<br /><br />Naveen holds a degree in Chemical Engineering with honors from the Government Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.')){kind=link}
, he leads the North American team to deliver innovative and integrated solutions that help realize carbon neutrality, improve quality of life, and ensure a safer world. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he has expertise in both industrial and mining assets, and investment in startup technology companies. Most importantly, he is passionate about advancing the energy transition and achieving MHI’s goal to achieve net zero emissions through our entire value chain by 2040. He is a graduate of Waseda University in Tokyo and has an MBA from Harvard Business School.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Mr Roman Kramarchuk, Head – Future Energy Analytics, S&P Global Commodity Insights
, with special focus on clean energy technologies (i.e. hydrogen, electric vehicles/alternative transport, renewables, stationary storage, etc.). <br /><br />Prior to joining PIRA, Roman was at the U.S. EPA, developing key power plant and industrial emissions regulations at the Clean Air Markets Division. With PG&E and before that at PA Consulting / PHB Hagler Bailly, he evaluated strategies regarding power sector fuel choice, capital investments and energy trading. Roman also worked on international projects to develop power markets and regulatory capacity in Ukraine, Armenia and India. At the U.S Federal Reserve Board, Roman analyzed trends in industrial production. <br /><br />He has an M.P.P. from the Harvard Kennedy School and a B.A. in economics and B.S.E. in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.')){kind=link}
14:45 - 16:15
18:45 - 20:15
An Affordable Energy Transition in Emerging Asia
Panel
Green solutions are now cheaper than incumbent products powered by fossil fuels, such as distributed solar photovoltaics and electric 2-wheeler vehicles. With policy levers being refined and renewable energy infrastructure growth in its early days, how can the private sector seize this opportunity to trigger the green leap for the region, and spur sustainable development between now and 2030?
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Souleymane Ba, Partner, Co-Head of Climate, LeapFrog Investements
Dr Vijay Chandrasekhar, CEO, Cosmos Innovation
Dr Bertrand Piccard, Chairman, Solar Impulse Foundation
Mr Kelvin Tan, Managing Director, Head of Sustainability and Government Affairs, ASEAN, HSBC
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Moderator:
Ms Franziska Zimmermann, Director, Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy, Temasek
, the Executive Committee of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA), the Management Advisory Board of the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Expert Panel on ESG and Sustainable Investing at Singapore’s Wealth Management Institute (WMI), and as a Fellow of the Transition Investment Lab at NYU Abu Dhabi.')){kind=link}
16:45 - 18:00
20:45 - 22:00
Driving Global Mitigation Collaboration to Align with 1.5°C Pathways
SG-Pav x IPCC Joint Programme
Panel
This panel will highlight opportunities for international collaboration on climate mitigation, towards achieving the target of 1.5℃ global warming above pre-industrial levels. It will also showcase the progress on the Global Mitigation Potential Atlas (GMPA) platform which was launched at COP28, and how its policy analysis can facilitate international collaborations towards keeping within 1.5℃.
Keynote Speaker:
Prof Jim Skea, Chair, IPCC
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Speaker (s):
Prof Dr Michiel Schaeffer, Lead Science Advisor / Chief Scientist, Climate Analytics
Dr Aniq Ahsan, Founder, MOYA Analytics
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 and co-lead of the Global Mitigation Potential Atlas. He focuses on mapping pathways to achieve ambitious climate goals. As a scientist at A*STAR, he specializes in energy systems modeling and sustainability, developing simulations and optimization models that support governments in forming national and international long-term decarbonization strategies. Recently, he has expanded his focus to help companies and supply chains reduce their carbon footprint, applying tools previously used for country-level planning to tackle complex sustainability challenges at the corporate level.<br /><br />During his Ph.D. at the University of Oxford, where he also completed his undergraduate degree in Physics, Dr. Aniq developed the Spacetime Energy Vector Flow Networks (STEVFNs) tool, now widely used by researchers around the world. Actively involved in science communication and public outreach, he is dedicated to fostering public engagement on pressing environmental issues. Through his work, Dr. Aniq aims to drive impactful change, supporting the decarbonization of countries and entire supply chains toward a more sustainable future.')){kind=link}
Panelist (s):
Prof Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Mr James Grabert, Director, Mitigation Division, UNFCCC
Ms Amanda McKee, Director, Knowledge and Learning, NDC Partnership
Mr Benedict Chia, Director-General, Prime Minister's Office, Strategy Group, National Climate Change Secretariat
Mr Dirk Forrister, CEO and President, IETA
. She was a Coordinating Lead Author in both the Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports (AR4 and AR5) of the IPCC and is on the Steering Committee of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities. She is Vice President of the Hungarian Scientific Panel on Climate Change, holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA and worked in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.<br /><br />She served as the Co-Chair of the Scientific Steering Committee of the largest conference to date on Cities and Climate Change Science in Edmonton, 2018. She also served on the United Nations Scientific Expert Group on Climate Change and led the buildings-related work in the Global Energy Assessment. She has worked on and directed many research projects for organizations including the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Global Environment Facility, UNEP, the World Energy Council, OECD, and the World Bank.<br /><br />She has been serving on the Governing and Advisory boards of several organizations and companies. She is regularly invited to high-level review panels, such as for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the EU’s Joint Research Centre, and several panels in the European Research Council. She is regularly providing high-level advice on the science-policy interface and has delivered over 200 keynote speeches worldwide and has over a thousand media appearances, including BBC World News, EuroNews, RTL.')){kind=link}
 for more than 25 years. He heads the Mitigation Division of the UNFCCC, leading the work on market-based approaches to climate change mitigation.<br /><br />Prior to 2006 he served as a greenhouse gas emissions specialist and worked in numerous expert groups of the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Before joining the United Nations, he was an industry and regional analyst for the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Derek Ng, Assistant Director, National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore
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| 10:00 14:00 | 11:30 15:30 | Energy Corridors: Propelling the ASEAN Power Grid | Panel | This panel hosted by S&P Global Commodity Insights focuses on the technical, regulatory and logistical challenges behind regional power integration, such as the ASEAN Power Grid in Southeast Asia. This panel also outlines strategies to address existing obstacles, and the potential benefits these energy corridors present for economic development, decarbonization, and energy security. |
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| 13:00 17:00 | 14:30 18:30 | Accelerating Decarbonisation in Asia Pacific’s Hard to Abate Sectors | Panel | This panel will examine recent advancements in policy, technology, and finance for reducing carbon emissions in Asia-Pacific’s hard-to-abate industries. The panel will address the complexities of transitioning to low-carbon alternatives, key challenges in achieving financial viability, innovative solutions, and insights from global policies and projects across industries. |
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| 14:45 18:45 | 16:15 20:15 | An Affordable Energy Transition in Emerging Asia | Panel | Green solutions are now cheaper than incumbent products powered by fossil fuels, such as distributed solar photovoltaics and electric 2-wheeler vehicles. With policy levers being refined and renewable energy infrastructure growth in its early days, how can the private sector seize this opportunity to trigger the green leap for the region, and spur sustainable development between now and 2030? |
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| 16:45 20:45 | 18:00 22:00 |
Driving Global Mitigation Collaboration to Align with 1.5°C Pathways SG-Pav x IPCC Joint Programme |
Panel | This panel will highlight opportunities for international collaboration on climate mitigation, towards achieving the target of 1.5℃ global warming above pre-industrial levels. It will also showcase the progress on the Global Mitigation Potential Atlas (GMPA) platform which was launched at COP28, and how its policy analysis can facilitate international collaborations towards keeping within 1.5℃. |
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16
Nov
09:45 - 11:15
13:45 - 15:15
Tech-Enabled Decarbonisation: How Technology is Transforming Supply Chains
Launch/Panel
Join us for an exciting discussion where we delve into the transformative role of digital technology, in particular Generative AI, in driving climate action. This panel brings together global leaders from various industries such as financing, payment, e-commerce, healthcare and venture impact funds who are leveraging technology to decarbonise and chart a more sustainable future.
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Mr Wee Yeat Chong, Head, Corporate Banking and Sustainable Finance, Singapore, Maybank Singapore
Mr Jake Oster, Director of Energy and Environment Policy for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Amazon Web Services
Ms Carrie Suen, Vice President & Global Head of International Affairs and Sustainability Strategies, Ant International
Mr Mark Stoesz, President of Enterprise Solutions and Partnerships, GE Healthcare
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 region at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads the company’s strategy on sustainable energy and environmental initiatives across the region. With extensive expertise in energy policy, environmental advocacy, and corporate sustainability, Jake plays a key role in advancing AWS's commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy and reaching its ambitious net-zero carbon goals. <br /> <br />Prior to joining AWS, Jake held influential roles in both the private and public sectors, where he developed a reputation for successfully navigating complex regulatory environments and championing policies that support clean energy transition. His deep understanding of the EMEA region's regulatory landscape and commitment to sustainable growth have helped AWS make significant progress in areas such as data center energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and circular economy initiatives.')){kind=link}
 Legal, Regulatory and Supervisory industry taskforce to further the G20’s objective in promoting more inclusive cross-border payments landscape.')){kind=link}
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Mr Kenneth Ng, Global Sustainability Lead, Razer Inc
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13:00 - 14:30
17:00 - 18:30
Trust and Transparency in a World on Fire
Panel
This panel hosted by PwC will look at the sustainability reporting landscape with a focus on Asia. It will unpack how standards like the EU CSRD, ISSB, GRI have progressed, and how companies in Asia are using disclosure to report and track progress on their sustainability goals. We will also delve into themes like data uncertainty, Scope 3 measurement, and perspective from financial institutions.
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Speaker (s):
Ms Indrie Tjahjadi, Director, Sustainability and Climate Change Practice, PwC Singapore
Dr Lee Hui Mien, Head of Group Environmental Sustainability, Singtel
Dr Aniq Ahsan, Founder, MOYA Analytics
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Panelist (s):
Ms Jenny Bofinger-Schuster, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) member, IFRS Foundation
Ms Emily Woodland, Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions, Asia Pacific, BlackRock
Ms Nadja Picard, Global Sustainability Reporting Leader, PwC Germany
 in August 2022, effective 1 December 2022.<br /><br />Prior to joining the ISSB, Ms Bofinger-Schuster served as Senior Vice President for sustainability and operational excellence at Siemens. In this role she was responsible for developing the company’s sustainability strategy and for implementing new disclosure requirements.<br /><br />Prior to this she held senior positions at Siemens Management Consulting and Horváth & Partners Management Consultants.<br /><br />Ms Bofinger-Schuster holds a Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Augsburg and an MBA from the University of Dayton, Ohio. ')){kind=link}
 and certified tax advisor and is PwC’s Global Reporting Leader. With a focus on sustainability reporting, she enhances the corporate reporting of PwC’s clients beyond financial reporting, to meet investor and stakeholder demands and to respond to regulatory requirements, including appropriate assurance responses. She assists companies with embedding new reporting requirements into the organization, using PwC tools and working with system and other tools providers. Within the dynamic sustainability reporting ecosystem, Nadja works with multiple organisations towards globally aligned sustainability reporting standards. She is a founding member of the Senior Advisory Board of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Preparer Forum for Sustainability Disclosure, which facilitates knowledge sharing among preparers on key implementation challenges; and she provides technical input to WBCSD's Corporate Performance and Accountability program. Nadja is also a member of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Stakeholder Capitalism Steering Committee, driving advocacy for a common global baseline in sustainability reporting standards. Nadja’s background is audit, capital markets, IPO and accounting advisory in a global environment. ')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Ms Eu-Lin Fang, Partner and Sustainability and Climate Change Leader, PwC Singapore
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15:00 - 15:30
19:00 - 19:30
Leveraging Digital Platforms for a Sustainable Tomorrow
[Ant International x Conservation International partnership for Marine Biodiversity Conservation]
Launch
Ant International introduces "AquaViva" – its new global sustainability initiative leveraging digital innovations and strategic partnerships for collective impact towards marine conservation. AquaViva’s first project will be in partnership with Conservation International for whale shark conservation in Indonesia. Learn more about how digital innovation drives sustainability awareness and action.
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Mr Leiming Chen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ant International
Ms Lina Barrera, Senior Vice President of Global Policy and Government Affairs, Conservation International
 from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University in Toronto, Canada.')){kind=link}
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16:45 - 18:00
20:45 - 22:00
Power of Storytelling: Climate Communications & Education
Workshop
Storytelling is crucial for making climate issues relatable and in driving action. Integrating diverse perspectives enriches the climate dialogue and fosters an inclusive and impactful conversation. This session will explore science communications through the lens of storytelling, and feature the creative work and essential skillsets of science communicators in an interactive manner.
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Mr Sagar Kalra, COP29 Media Team Co-ordinator, YOUNGO
Ms Grace Malie, Rising Nations Initiative Youth Delegate, Tuvalu
Ms Biogirl MJ, Founder, Just Keep Thinking
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| 09:45 13:45 | 11:15 15:15 | Tech-Enabled Decarbonisation: How Technology is Transforming Supply Chains | Launch/Panel | Join us for an exciting discussion where we delve into the transformative role of digital technology, in particular Generative AI, in driving climate action. This panel brings together global leaders from various industries such as financing, payment, e-commerce, healthcare and venture impact funds who are leveraging technology to decarbonise and chart a more sustainable future. |
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| 13:00 17:00 | 14:30 18:30 | Trust and Transparency in a World on Fire | Panel | This panel hosted by PwC will look at the sustainability reporting landscape with a focus on Asia. It will unpack how standards like the EU CSRD, ISSB, GRI have progressed, and how companies in Asia are using disclosure to report and track progress on their sustainability goals. We will also delve into themes like data uncertainty, Scope 3 measurement, and perspective from financial institutions. |
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| 15:00 19:00 | 15:30 19:30 |
Leveraging Digital Platforms for a Sustainable Tomorrow [Ant International x Conservation International partnership for Marine Biodiversity Conservation] |
Launch | Ant International introduces "AquaViva" – its new global sustainability initiative leveraging digital innovations and strategic partnerships for collective impact towards marine conservation. AquaViva’s first project will be in partnership with Conservation International for whale shark conservation in Indonesia. Learn more about how digital innovation drives sustainability awareness and action. |
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| 16:45 20:45 | 18:00 22:00 | Power of Storytelling: Climate Communications & Education | Workshop | Storytelling is crucial for making climate issues relatable and in driving action. Integrating diverse perspectives enriches the climate dialogue and fosters an inclusive and impactful conversation. This session will explore science communications through the lens of storytelling, and feature the creative work and essential skillsets of science communicators in an interactive manner. |
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17
Nov
00:00 - 23:59
04:00 - 03:59
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18
Nov
09:30 - 11:00
13:30 - 15:00
Walking the Talk: Financing Climate and Health Solutions in APAC
Keynote Speech
Panel
3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. Despite its severe effects on human health, the financing gap for climate adaptation in APAC's health sector stands at $3.52 billion. To address this, AVPN supported by Bayer Foundation, has launched “The Climate x Health: Lighthouse for Asia” initiative to foster solutions and attract investment in climate and health sectors.
Keynote Speaker:
Mr Matthias Berninger, EVP, Head of Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety, Bayer; Board of Trustees, Bayer Foundation
![Mr Matthias Berninger](javascript:showSpeakerDetails('Mr', 'Matthias', 'Berninger', '/images/default-source/live-library/cad7c_41.webp?Status=Master&sfvrsn=469733e8_1', 'Matthias Berninger heads Public Affairs, Sustainability and Safety at Bayer AG, responsible for the company’s global public affairs activities. In his role, Matthias has developed Bayer’s global sustainability strategy, anchoring it into the company’s business strategy.<br /><br />Before joining Bayer in 2019, Matthias was the Head of Global Public Affairs at Mars, Inc., the American food and confectionery group. At Mars, Matthias developed the company’s sustainability strategy and was responsible for "health, nutrition and sustainability" worldwide. <br /><br />Matthias was elected four times as a member of the German Bundestag (1994-2007). His focus areas included agriculture, trade policy, food security and renewable energy. Between 2001 and 2005, Matthias Berninger was Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture.<br /><br />Matthias was born in Kassel, Germany, in 1971 and studied chemistry and political science. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife and children.')){kind=link}
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Mr Pradeep Kakkattil, CEO, Health Innovation Exchange
Mr Martin Edlund, Executive Director, Health Finance Coalition and Forecasting Healthy Futures
Mr Sean Maguire, Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships, Clean Air Fund
Dr Nitya Mohan Khemka, Director, PATH and Trustee of the Khemka Foundation
 based in Geneva, where he served in several senior global roles. He steered UNAIDS engagement in the successful adoption by member states of the 2016 UN General Assembly Political Declaration on ending AIDS. A former journalist and filmmaker, Pradeep serves on several Advisory Boards and is an Ambassador for the Virchow Prize. He co-edited the Elsevier published book Resilient Health: Leveraging Technology and Social Innovations to Transform Healthcare for COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond. He is a recipient of the Schwab Foundation/ WEF Public Intrapreneur 2022 award')){kind=link}
, and top foundations as investors. Martin lived and worked in West Africa as Malaria No More’s Director of New Programs, where he helped lead innovative net distribution, testing and education campaigns with Youssou N’Dour, government officials, and media partners in Senegal, Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Chad. Prior to joining MNM, Martin was a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Republic, and a political consultant in Washington, D.C., specializing in online campaign strategies. He is a graduate of Harvard University.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Aravindan Srinivasan, Executive Director - Climate Action, AVPN
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11:30 - 12:30
15:30 - 16:30
From Science to Solutions: How climate science and services can drive climate adaptation
SG Pav x WMO Joint Event
Panel
Join our panel to explore how climate science shapes robust adaptation policies and fosters resilience. Learn to bridge science and practice for co-designed, dynamic climate solutions and enhance global cooperation for better access to climate data.
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Ms Ko Barrett, Deputy Secretary-General, WMO
Ms Jiashuang Yuan, Deputy Director-General, National Climate Center, China Meteorological Administration
Mr Martial Bernoux, Senior Natural Resources Officer, UN Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Moderator:
Mr Weijie Zhang, Divisional Director for Energy & Climate Policy, Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment
, which works towards the integration of people with disabilities into mainstream society. He has also cycled twice across the United States to support the fight against cancer.')){kind=link}
13:30 - 14:45
17:30 - 18:45
Diagnosing Scope 3 Emissions in Healthcare: The Elephant in the Room
Launch
Panel
Emissions from the healthcare sector comprises 70% Scope 3 emissions. Net zero in healthcare will not be achieved without global alignment — a critical mass of different players needs to clearly express their net zero intentions and take concerted efforts to achieving them. Join us on an insightful conversation to discuss the challenges and solutions needed to drive sustainability in healthcare.
Opening Remarks:
Dr Maria Neira, Director, Public Health, Environment and Social Determinants of Health Department (PHE), World Health Organization
, and a specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at the Université René Déscartes, Paris. She then obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie, in Paris, France as well as a University Diploma in Human Nutrition. She also obtained an International Diploma in Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management from the University of Geneva, Switzerland.<br /><br />Dr Neira is since 2005, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment at the World Health Organization (WHO).<br /> <br />Between 2002 and 2005, she was Vice Minister of Health and Consumer Affairs in Spain and President of the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency.<br /><br />She has been working for WHO since 1993, with her first assignment being Coordinator of the Global Task Force on Cholera Control and then being appointed in 1999 as Director of the Department of Control, Prevention and Eradication.<br /><br />Before joining WHO, she obtained extensive field experience working for five years in Africa as Public Health Adviser in the Ministry of Health in Mozambique and in Kigali, Rwanda, where she served as UN Public Health Advisor/Physician for the United Nations Development Programme.<br /><br />Previously, Maria acted as Medical Coordinator with Médecins sans Frontières within refugee camps in Salvador and Honduras during the armed conflict.<br /><br />Among other distinctions, Dr Neira has been awarded the Médaille de l'Ordre du Mérite National by the Government of France, the Spanish National Nutrition Strategy Award, the Mujer Extraordinaria Award by Queen Letizia of Spain, and she is currently a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Asturias.')){kind=link}
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Prof Nick Watts, Director, Centre for Sustainable Medicine
Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group Chief Executive Officer, IHH Healthcare
Mr Chris Gormley, Chief Sustainability Officer, UK NHS
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 and the Public Service Star (Bintang Bakti Masyarakat) at the 2010 and 2022 National Day Awards respectively, for his contributions to the Singapore Prison Service. He is also a Justice of the Peace.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Dr Amanda Zain, Deputy Director, Centre for Sustainable Medicine
 Medicine. A paediatric consultant at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore, Amanda obtained her MBBS and Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) at NUS and completed her paediatrics training at NUH. She is also a clinical tutor for medical and dental undergraduate and postgraduate students at NUS Medicine.<br /> <br /> Dr Amanda previously served as Chief Resident of the Paediatric Residency Programme, and is an alumnus of the NUH Residency Leadership Development Programme. As a paediatric consultant and mother of two, her call to action was when she learned that 88% of the burden of climate change falls on children. She has since actively engaged in clinical sustainability projects and advanced the community of practice in sustainable healthcare among clinicians across Singapore. She currently leads the Green QI module of the NUH Residency Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Distinction Programme.')){kind=link}
15:15 - 16:30
19:15 - 20:30
Voices of Resilience: Youth Stories from the Climate Frontlines
Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme
Human Library
Youths’ voices are valuable in driving climate action. By highlighting youths' resilience and innovation in face of the climate crisis, this session offers a constructive platform for youths to share their journey in building resilience. Through engaging storytelling, the audience will gain invaluable insights on the urgency of climate action and uncover their voices in climate advocacy.
Keynote Speaker:
Ms Leyla Hasanova, COP29 Youth Climate Champion, Azerbaijan
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Mr Sippotai Ketchinda, Member of the Knowledge Management Team, Global Youth Biodiversity Network for Thailand
Ms Maria Gabrielle, COP Operation Programme Analyst, The Climate Reality Project Brasil, Member of LACLIMA (Latin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action)
Mr Hiroto Kato, Accounting Division Manager, Youth Environmental NGO Climate Youth Japan
Ms Tishiko King, Ocean & Climate Advocate, Our Islands Our Home
 Youth Camp 2022 and Thailand Youth Climate Leaders 2022 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. He is also a co-organizer of youth training projects and initiatives that amplify the opinions and voices of Thai youth, particularly through GYBN Thailand projects such as the Local Conferences of Youth (LCOY) Thailand and the Thailand Local Young Environmental Advocate Fellowship (T-LEAF). Furthermore, he has actively contributed to policy discussions by presenting youth perspectives at significant conferences, such as the UN-Civil Society Dialogue and the Discussion on Youth Participation Mechanisms in Climate Change Policy organized by the United Nations in Thailand.')){kind=link}
 in Palmas. In 2023, she was selected as a youth climate ambassador to represent Brazil at COP 28 through The Climate Reality Project Brazil, where she currently serves as a Project Analyst. She is also an International Policy Analyst at LACLIMA and a member of the Environmental Law Workshop Group (USP) and the Racial and Ethnic Equality and Education Group (IERÊ - UFT). Maria Gabriella worked as a research assistant at McMaster University, Canada, as part of the Emerging Leaders of the Americas Program, and she was a Fundación Botín scholar in the 2022 Public Service Strengthening Program for Latin America. Her areas of interest include Critical Race Theory, Environmental Racism, Climate Change, Feminism, and International Human Rights Law.')){kind=link}
 is a youth environmental NGO founded in 2010 by Japanese participants of COP15. With about 50 members nationwide, CYJ promotes environmental activism through online meetings and occasional in-person camps. The organization focuses on climate change awareness and youth engagement. <br /><br />Hiroto’s work centers on developing policy recommendations for Japan’s energy strategy. He collaborates with other youth organizations and the Japanese government, contributing to discussions on the next "Strategic Energy Plan."<br />Hiroto is committed to offering fresh perspectives on Japan's environmental challenges, while driving forward-thinking solutions for a sustainable future.')){kind=link}
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16:45 - 18:00
20:45 - 22:00
Climate Conversations: Connecting Perspectives for Climate Impact
Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme
World Cafe - Networking Mixer
By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, the session aims to harness collective insights and foster a collaborative approach for climate action and to shape a sustainable future. This session will feature structured discussions on key topics and create a space for participants to tap on collective wisdom and develop inclusive climate solutions.
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Speaker (s):
Ms Muskan Lodhi, Advocacy and Communications Lead, Bring Back Green Foundation
Ms Bianca Garvin, COP29 and Art.2.1.c Coordinator, Finance & Markets Working Group, YOUNGO
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| 09:30 13:30 | 11:00 15:00 | Walking the Talk: Financing Climate and Health Solutions in APAC |
Keynote Speech Panel |
3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. Despite its severe effects on human health, the financing gap for climate adaptation in APAC's health sector stands at $3.52 billion. To address this, AVPN supported by Bayer Foundation, has launched “The Climate x Health: Lighthouse for Asia” initiative to foster solutions and attract investment in climate and health sectors. |
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| 11:30 15:30 | 12:30 16:30 |
From Science to Solutions: How climate science and services can drive climate adaptation SG Pav x WMO Joint Event |
Panel | Join our panel to explore how climate science shapes robust adaptation policies and fosters resilience. Learn to bridge science and practice for co-designed, dynamic climate solutions and enhance global cooperation for better access to climate data. |
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| 13:30 17:30 | 14:45 18:45 | Diagnosing Scope 3 Emissions in Healthcare: The Elephant in the Room |
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Emissions from the healthcare sector comprises 70% Scope 3 emissions. Net zero in healthcare will not be achieved without global alignment — a critical mass of different players needs to clearly express their net zero intentions and take concerted efforts to achieving them. Join us on an insightful conversation to discuss the challenges and solutions needed to drive sustainability in healthcare. |
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| 15:15 19:15 | 16:30 20:30 |
Voices of Resilience: Youth Stories from the Climate Frontlines Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme |
Human Library | Youths’ voices are valuable in driving climate action. By highlighting youths' resilience and innovation in face of the climate crisis, this session offers a constructive platform for youths to share their journey in building resilience. Through engaging storytelling, the audience will gain invaluable insights on the urgency of climate action and uncover their voices in climate advocacy. |
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| 16:45 20:45 | 18:00 22:00 |
Climate Conversations: Connecting Perspectives for Climate Impact Singapore COP29 Youth Delegation Programme |
World Cafe - Networking Mixer | By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, the session aims to harness collective insights and foster a collaborative approach for climate action and to shape a sustainable future. This session will feature structured discussions on key topics and create a space for participants to tap on collective wisdom and develop inclusive climate solutions. |
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19
Nov
09:45 - 11:00
13:45 - 15:00
Sustaining Access to Drinking Water Amid Climate Change
Keynote Speech
Panel
Tackling drinking water challenges requires a holistic approach. In this session, we gather stakeholders across sectors to discuss the importance of collaboration, technology innovation as well as the need for effective governance and robust financing to enhance water resilience and ensure long-term water security amidst climate change.
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Speaker (s):
Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Singapore
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Mr Tze-Ch'in Ong, Chief Executive, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
Mr Saroj Kumar Jha, Water Global Director, World Bank Group
Ms Begim Zhanuzakova, Coordinator of Climate Change programs, UNISON Group, CAY4W
Mr Charles Santiago, Chairman, National Water Service Commission (SPAN), Malaysia
 at the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, where he oversaw water and food policies, as well as the Ministry’s international relations, communications and engagement, and emergency planning functions. Before that, Tze-Ch’in served 2 tours in the Ministry of Education (MOE) family. He was the Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore and concurrently Deputy Secretary (SkillsFuture) in MOE; and prior to that, the Coordinating Divisional Director of the Higher Education Group in MOE. Before his Public Service career, Tze-Ch’in started out in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), attaining the rank of Brigadier General after almost 25 years of service. His last 2 appointments in the SAF were: Director of Military Intelligence / Chief C4I; and Commander of the 3rd Singapore Division.<br /> <br />Tze-Ch’in currently serves on the Board of the Housing and Development Board, the Advisory Board of Singapore Management University’s College of Integrative Studies and Member of Tropical Marine Science Institute’s Distinguished Advisory Council. Tze-Ch’in previously served in multiple Boards of various organisations - the Institute for Adult Learning, Workforce Singapore, Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i), Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and ST Electronics. Tze-Ch’in was also previously Chairman for Sembawang Country Club.<br /> <br />Tze-Ch'in received a Masters in Business Administration from INSEAD in 2010 and a Masters in Defence Studies from King's College London in 2006. He graduated from Stanford University in 1998 with Masters and Bachelor degrees in Electrical Engineering.')){kind=link}
. In his current assignment, Mr. Jha leads the Global Practice senior management team, which drives the policy direction of the Practice, oversees a portfolio of $27 billion in water-related investments, analytical work, multi-donor trust funds and global partnerships. Mr. Jha believes that solving the water crisis is central to the future of humanity on a livable planet, and this needs global, collective action to establish water security as a key pillar in national climate and development plans. Under Mr. Jha’s leadership, Water Practice is accelerating global and county level water action agenda for green, resilient, and inclusive growth, creating good jobs, and to tackle the water-climate-conflict nexus in shared river basins around the world.<br /><br />Before this appointment, Mr. Jha was World Bank’s Regional Director of the Middle East Department based in Beirut(Lebanon), Senior Director for the Fragility, Conflict and Violence Global Practice at the World Bank Group, the World Bank’s Regional Director for Central Asia based in Almaty. In addition, Mr. Jha served as the Bank’s Global Manager for the Disaster Risk Management Practice and as Head of the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), which he founded in 2006.<br /><br />Mr. Jha, an Indian national, joined the World Bank in 2005 as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist in the Sustainable Development Network, after working for the Government of India (1990-2005) in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and United Nations agencies (1999-2004) as a senior executive in the field of public sector management, infrastructure financing, natural resources management, natural disaster prevention, and environmental sustainability.')){kind=link}
 and Central Asian Youth for Water Network. She was also one of the regional coordinators of the UN Global and Regional Youth Conference and Movement on Climate Change (COY17 and RCOY Central Asia 2022). Begim Zhanuzakova is a delegate to global conferences: Conference of the Parties 27 (?OP27) in Sharm El Sheikh and UN Water Conference (UNWC) in New York 2023, COP28 in UAE, IYCDP and International Conference "Central Asia: Towards a Sustainable Future through a Strong Regional Institution" dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea in Dushanbe.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Prof Benjamin Cashore, Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
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11:15 - 12:30
15:15 - 16:30
Building Resilience Against Coastal and Inland Floods
Case Study
Panel
Cities are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as intense flooding and sea level rise. This session will showcase how building resilience against these risks requires adaptive planning, a multi-disciplinary approach, international collaboration, technological innovation, robust community engagement and effective financing.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Prof Adrian Wing Keung Law, Professor, National University of Singapore
Mr Takahiro Konami, Director, International Affairs Office, Water and Disaster Management Bureau, MLIT, Japan
. He also received the Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize and Wesley Horner Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers for his research work. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hydro-Environment Research as well as Editorial Board members in related technical journals.')){kind=link}
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Panelist (s):
Mr Norio Saito, Senior Sector Director, Water and Urban Development Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank
Mr Zaiem Halbi, Head, Brunei Climate Change Office
Ms Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy, Kingdom of the Netherlands
Mr Tuck Wai Lee, Committee Member, Coastal Protection Chapter, Singapore Water Association
 since June 2023. He leads and oversees the operations in the water and urban development sector that supports livable cities, water security, circular economy, and climate resilience in all regions ADB operates. Prior to this he was the Director of the Urban Development and Water Division (SAUW), South Asia Department since July 2019, overseeing the processing and implementation of loans and TAs in the sector for South Asia’s developing member countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka). <br /> <br />Mr. Saito has more than 30 years of professional experience, including 16 years with ADB. He joined ADB in May 2008 as an Urban Development Specialist in the former South Asia Urban Development Division and was subsequently progressed to Principal Urban Development Specialist, SAUW. In April 2016, he became Deputy Country Director, Viet Nam Resident Mission (VRM). In VRM, he oversaw VRM operations and provided seamless high-quality support across all areas. He made substantive contributions in the areas of portfolio performance, ADB’s Public-Private Partnership, and climate change agenda in Viet Nam. <br /> <br />Mr. Saito is a national of Japan. He holds a Ph. D. in Environmental and Functional Sciences (urban climate change adaptation) from Ibaraki University, Japan, a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics from Duke University, USA, and a Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Tokyo, Japan.<br /> <br />Prior to joining ADB, Mr. Saito held progressively senior positions at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) of Japan from April 1992 to April 2008, with the last one being Director of the Environment Analysis Department.')){kind=link}
, he blends technical acumen with strategic insight. Beyond his professional role, Za’iem is a devoted husband to Melissa, and father to Ziyad (8) and Humairaa' (5). His personal interests include golf, swimming, and academic pursuits. He also advises two startups based in Singapore, channeling his expertise into nurturing innovation.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Ismail Weiliang, Climate Resilience Consultant, Royal HaskoningDHV
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13:30 - 14:45
17:30 - 18:45
Driving Climate Adaptation through Water: Pathways for Southeast Asia
Panel
The Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW) is the first platform in Southeast Asia dedicated to enhancing water resilience as a strategy for climate change adaptation. This session brings together decision-makers across sectors to share insights on climate adaptation, including the adoption of sustainable practices, innovative financing, and policy development.
Opening and Closing Reamrks:
Prof Khoo Teng Chye, Director, NUS Cities and Chairperson, SEAPAW
Special Address:
Mr Stanley Loh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment Singapore
. He was formerly the Executive Director for the Centre for Liveable Cities and continues to be a Fellow at CLC. He was the CEO/Chief Planner at the Urban Redevelopment Authority, CEO/Group President of PSA Corporation, President and CEO of Mapletree Investments, and Managing Director (Special Projects) of Temasek Holdings and Chief Executive of PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency. He graduated with First Class Honours in Civil Engineering from Monash University, Australia. He has been appointed a Fellow of the Monash University. A President-cum-Colombo Plan Scholar, he also holds a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from NUS. He attended the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. He was awarded the Singapore Government’s Meritorious Service Medal in 2018, the Public Administration (Gold) in 1996 and the Public Administration (Silver) in 1987. He was also conferred the Meritorious Service Award by the National Trade Union Congress in 2008.')){kind=link}
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Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Dr Virginia Newton-Lewis, Water Sustainability Director, Grundfos
Ms Corinna Chan, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore International Foundation
Mr Dave Sivaprasad, Managing Director & Partner, Climate & Sustainability Lead, Southeast Asia, Boston Consulting Group
Dr Henk Ovink, Executive Director, Global Commission on the Economics of Water
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, a nonprofit dedicated to international peacebuilding and development.<br /><br />Prior to joining the SIF, Corinna was the Head of Programmes and Impact at the Philanthropy Asia Alliance under Temasek Trust. There, she led the team in developing projects to advance environmental and social causes. She was instrumental in the launch of the flagship Philanthropy Asia Summit that served as a collaborative platform to convene, connect, and catalyse partnerships.<br /><br />As Senior Director at Temasek Foundation, she helmed the annual Singapore Summit, bringing together business and finance C-suite executives to discuss the implications of geopolitical, social, and technological developments on economic growth, financial markets, and industries. She also developed programmes that supported regional cooperation and integration, and social resilience in Singapore.<br /><br />Prior to this, Corinna worked at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for more than ten years, holding various portfolios. As its Head of International Finance, she supported the development of MAS' policies on international monetary and financial issues, enabling MAS to play an active role in international financial forums. She represented MAS at regional forums such as ASEAN and APEC. She led free trade agreement negotiations on financial services and was also responsible for MAS' participation at the World Trade Organisation.<br /><br />Before moving into the area of finance, Corinna worked in public affairs and marketing at Singapore Airlines, after starting her career as an Administrative Officer at the Housing and Development Board.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Michael Toh, Director, Industry & Technology Collaboration Department, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
 of PUB. This new and expanded position in PUB reflects the increasingly critical role that IT and cybersecurity play to support PUB’s organisational and operational needs. Besides ensuring a reliable & secure ICT infrastructure throughout PUB so that efficient and effective services are provided, Michael was responsible for the development of SMART technologies across PUB; and the implementation of robust cybersecurity strategies and measures to safeguard PUB’s operations.<br /><br />Michael also served in Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) as the Director of the 3P Network Division. In this role, he led the public communication engagements as well as managed initiatives for quality service excellence.')){kind=link}
15:00 - 16:15
19:00 - 20:15
Accelerating Climate Adaptation in Agriculture
Panel
2023 broke records in the number of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The impact on agrifood systems is worse for smallholder farmers with limited access to resources. What can be done by public and private sectors to build resilience in smallholder farming? How do we plug the climate financing gap in agriculture which receives only a fraction of the total climate financing funds?
Keynote Speaker:
Mr Anup Jagwani, Head, Global Agribusiness, International Finance Corporation
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Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mrs Julie Greene, Chief Sustainability Officer, Olam Global Agri Pte Ltd
Ms Heng Li Lang, Head, Climate and Liveability, Temasek Foundation
Ms Su McCluskey, Special Representative for Australian Agriculture,
Ms Angelika Friedrich, Head of Division Central Africa, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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 to recognise her contributions to the Singapore civil service. Ms Heng graduated from the National University of Singapore with an Honours Degree in Statistics.')){kind=link}
, and previously held positions as a Commissioner on the National COVID-19 Advisory Board, a member of the Charities Review and the Small Business Digital Taskforce, CEO of the Regional Australia Institute and the Council of Rural Research and Development Corporations and the Executive Director of the Office of Best Practice Regulation. She has also held senior positions with the Business Council of Australia, the National Farmers’ Federation and the Australian Taxation Office.')){kind=link}
 with the countries Cameroon, Chad, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. <br /> <br />In addition, she coordinates for the whole Africa Department the following topics: climate/energy/environment/biodiversity, gender equality/gender and security.<br /> <br />Prior to her current position, Ms. Friedrich was on long-term assignments in Mali, Niger and most recently from 2016 - 2020 in Burkina Faso as Country Director. She was also on short-term assignments in Central Africa and Namibia.<br /> <br />Ms. Friedrich studied geography, communication sciences, geodesy with land planning and land development at the Technical University in Munich, Germany.<br /> <br />She can rely on a long experience of working in the field of international cooperation since 1996 and has been involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of many projects. <br /> <br />In addition to climate, the topics have included innovation, agriculture, raw materials, decentralization and land planning.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Mrs Jennifer Davis-Peccoud, Partner, Founder Sustainability Practice, Bain & Company
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16:00 - 17:00
20:00 - 21:00
[UK Pavilion] COP29 Youth Consultation Workshop - What's next ?
UK Pav - SG Pav Joint Event
Workshop
This UK & SG Pavilion workshop unites youth leaders, students, and representatives from indigenous & marginalized communities to reflect on COP29 outcomes & plan for ongoing engagement toward COP30. Led by youth leaders, it fosters open dialogue around priorities, representation, & support structures, with a focus on Global South voices.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Mr Ariff Amir Ali, Director of Advocacy, Youths United for Earth (YUFE)
Mr Toni Kemel Soalablai, Director of Communications, Friends of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary
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Panelist (s):
Moderator:
16:30 - 18:00
20:30 - 22:00
Supercharging Future Foods: How Asia is Accelerating Global Protein Innovation and Regulation
Panel
In APAC, ‘future foods’ are the new clean energy. Alternative proteins show enormous economic and climate promise, reducing emissions by up to 98 percent. The newly established Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore is set to unlock the sector’s full potential. This panel will explore how Asia is accelerating global innovation and regulatory development.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr Samuel Goh, Policy Manager, Good Food Institute (APAC)
Prof Dejian Huang, Deputy Head, Food Science and Technology Department, National University of Singapore
Ms Nurul Hidayah Abubakar, Asst. Director, Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis)
Mr Vijay Iyengar, Executive Chairman, Agrocorp International
, where he developed national policies to safeguard food safety and security. Samuel holds a master’s degree in environmental management from the University of Queensland and a bachelor’s in microbiology from the Queensland University of Technology.')){kind=link}
 in inorganic chemistry from Indiana University and postdoctoral research experience (Chem Eng) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He began his independent research career in 2001 by venturing into the chemistry of foods. Prof Huang Joint National University of Singapore in 2004 and has been active in research work on the following areas: </p><ul><li>Chemistry of dietary antioxidants: their analytical methodology and action mechanisms as free radical scavengers;</li><li>Chemistry of bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables for controlling diabetes, aging, inflammation, and obesity;</li><li>Plant proteins for 3D printing of seafood mimics and scaffolds for cell-based meat culture and 3D cell culture for biomedical applications (partially funded by the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein).</li></ul><p>Prof Huang has published over 240 scholarly papers and was named by Thomson Reuters as a Highly Cited Researcher 2014 and 2015. He is an associate editor of Journal of Functional Foods and Frontiers in Nutrition Food Chem. In the past few years, Prof Huang ventured into technopreneurship as a co-founder of Kosmode Health Singapore Pte Ltd (<a href="https://kosmodehealth.com/">https://kosmodehealth.com/</a>), which focuses on commercialization of technology accumulated from his research team. With the mission on enabling health from Nature, Kosmode Health has successfully developed and commercialized a zero glycemic index noodle made from upcycled spent barley grains, a massive food processing by-product generated from beer and milo manufacturing industry. The W0W® noodle, <a href="https://www.w0wnoodle.com/">https://www.w0wnoodle.com/</a>, has been clinically proven to have zero glycemic response and thus a healthy food for combating diabetes.</p>')){kind=link}
 from National University of Singapore and a Diploma (merit) in Applied Food Science & Nutrition from Temasek Polytechnic.</p>')){kind=link}
, an organization that represents all segments of the pulse industry value chain. In line with Agrocorp's commitment to food security & sustainability, Vijay actively promotes sustainable food systems through his involvement in GPC events & campaigns like "Beans is How" & “World Pulses Day”. At COP-28, representing Agrocorp and the GPC, Vijay played a pivotal role in securing representation for pulses. Vijay holds a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay) and an MBA from Cornell Univ. In March 2022, he was conferred the Distinguished alumni award by IIT Bombay and recently honoured by SICCI with an Exemplary Service Award.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Prof Benjamin Cashore, Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS
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| 09:45 13:45 | 11:00 15:00 | Sustaining Access to Drinking Water Amid Climate Change |
Keynote Speech Panel |
Tackling drinking water challenges requires a holistic approach. In this session, we gather stakeholders across sectors to discuss the importance of collaboration, technology innovation as well as the need for effective governance and robust financing to enhance water resilience and ensure long-term water security amidst climate change. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
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| 11:15 15:15 | 12:30 16:30 | Building Resilience Against Coastal and Inland Floods |
Case Study Panel |
Cities are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as intense flooding and sea level rise. This session will showcase how building resilience against these risks requires adaptive planning, a multi-disciplinary approach, international collaboration, technological innovation, robust community engagement and effective financing. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 13:30 17:30 | 14:45 18:45 | Driving Climate Adaptation through Water: Pathways for Southeast Asia | Panel | The Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW) is the first platform in Southeast Asia dedicated to enhancing water resilience as a strategy for climate change adaptation. This session brings together decision-makers across sectors to share insights on climate adaptation, including the adoption of sustainable practices, innovative financing, and policy development. |
Opening and Closing Reamrks:
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 15:00 19:00 | 16:15 20:15 | Accelerating Climate Adaptation in Agriculture | Panel | 2023 broke records in the number of heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The impact on agrifood systems is worse for smallholder farmers with limited access to resources. What can be done by public and private sectors to build resilience in smallholder farming? How do we plug the climate financing gap in agriculture which receives only a fraction of the total climate financing funds? |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 16:00 20:00 | 17:00 21:00 |
[UK Pavilion] COP29 Youth Consultation Workshop - What's next ? UK Pav - SG Pav Joint Event |
Workshop | This UK & SG Pavilion workshop unites youth leaders, students, and representatives from indigenous & marginalized communities to reflect on COP29 outcomes & plan for ongoing engagement toward COP30. Led by youth leaders, it fosters open dialogue around priorities, representation, & support structures, with a focus on Global South voices. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 16:30 20:30 | 18:00 22:00 | Supercharging Future Foods: How Asia is Accelerating Global Protein Innovation and Regulation | Panel | In APAC, ‘future foods’ are the new clean energy. Alternative proteins show enormous economic and climate promise, reducing emissions by up to 98 percent. The newly established Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein at the National University of Singapore is set to unlock the sector’s full potential. This panel will explore how Asia is accelerating global innovation and regulatory development. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
20
Nov
10:00 - 11:30
14:00 - 15:30
Scaling up Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Panel
The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a critical pathway for the decarbonisation of aviation and is expected to contribute about two thirds of the carbon emissions reduction needed to achieve net zero by 2050. This Panel will discuss the current global and regional outlook for SAF, including actions taken and key challenges in the scale-up of SAF.
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Ms Jane Hupe, Envoy of the ICAO Secretary General to the UNFCCC, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Dr Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President Sustainability and Chief Economist, IATA
Mr Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GenZero
 and serves as the Secretary of the ICAO Council’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection. Ms. Hupe has a vital role in providing leadership for ICAO’s efforts to define and promote policies and standards for environmentally sustainable aviation, managing a portfolio that includes aircraft noise, local air quality, global climate, clean energy and sustainable aviation fuels, adaptation, circular economy and a global market-based measure for international aviation. She currently leads the Organization’s efforts on green innovation for mitigation and adaptation.<br /><br />Ms. Hupe was at the forefront of the conceptualization and development of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), which was agreed in 2016 as the first global market-based mechanism for any industry sector. She ensures that “CORSIA is on track” by leading its implementation strategy, including putting in place the necessary regulatory frameworks and tools whilst ensuring that “no country is left behind” by implementing ACT-CORSIA (Assistance, Capacity Building and Training for CORSIA).<br /><br />Under her leadership, ICAO adopted in October 2022 the ICAO long-term aspirational goal of Net-Zero aviation CO2 emissions by 2050 and has adopted the ICAO Global Framework for SAF, LCAF and other Aviation Cleaner Energies in November 2023. Together with global policy and standard setting, a vital component of this framework is capacity building and assistance. In this regard, the ACT-SAF programme was established to facilitate States’ actions and access to financing for cleaner energy.<br /><br />Prior to 1998, Ms. Hupe worked for the Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority and as a consultant with ICAO’s Technical Cooperation Bureau.')){kind=link}
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Moderator:
Mr Daniel Ng, Chief Sustainability Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
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13:00 - 13:15
17:00 - 17:15
Opening of Cities Day
Keynote
Building a Resilient and Liveable Singapore
Keynote Speaker:
Prof Koon Hean Cheong, Chairman, Centre for Liveable Cities’ Advisory Panel (Ministry of National Development)
 as well as a Practice Professor and Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (Singapore University of Technology and Design). She was formerly the CEO of the Housing and Development Board, overseeing some 1 million public housing flats and introduced a new generation of sustainable and smart public housing towns. Prof Cheong was also previously the CEO of the Urban Redevelopment Authority and concurrently the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of National Development. She played a key role in the urban transformation of Singapore, including the development of the new city extension at Marina Bay. In addition, she led the master planning of the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City. <br /><br />Prof Cheong is active on several boards and advisory panels. She is currently Rector of the NUS College and on the boards of the National University of Singapore and Capitaland Group. She is also the Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Nominating Committee and a member of the Urban Solutions and Sustainability (NRF) and Keppel Technical Advisory Panels. She had contributed to international discourse on urban issues as a former Deputy President and current Council member of the International Federation for Housing & Planning, Global Board Trustee of the Urban Land Institute, member of the World Economic Forum Council, Asia Sustainable Infrastructure International Advisory Panel and Senior Advisor on Public Sector Sustainability (MSE). <br /><br />In recognition of her contributions, Prof Cheong has been conferred several awards, notably the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding public service. She is also the first Asian to receive concurrently the 2016 Urban Land Institute’s Prize for Urban Visionaries and the Lynn S Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council for Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. <br /><br />In 2023, Prof Cheong was appointed as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Finland.')){kind=link}
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator:
13:15 - 14:45
17:15 - 18:45
Low-Carbon Cities of the Future
Panel
Cities, as major contributors to climate change, grapple with the challenge of reducing CO2 emissions while meeting the needs of its people. How can cross-sectoral collaborations be strengthened to drive decarbonisation efforts? How can technology and data be utilised for low-carbon urban development?
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Mr David Tan, Asst Chief Executive Officer, JTC Corporation
Mr Louis Lim, CEO, Real Estate, Keppel Ltd.
Mr Zachary Tofias, Director for Food & Waste, C40
Ms Tatiana Boldyreva, Associate Director, Climate Change, CDP
Mr Stephen Richardson, Senior Impact Director, World Green Building Council
 of JTC, Singapore’s lead government agency responsible for the planning and development of industrial infrastructure to support and catalyse the growth of new industries and transform existing enterprises. He oversees the land planning and redevelopment, architecture, procurement and contract management, as well as the planning and development of JTC’s next generation estates like One-North, Jurong Innovation District, Punggol Digital District and Woodlands North Coast. ')){kind=link}
 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as an MBA from INSEAD. He is currently a member of the INSEAD Facilities Committee and he also sits on the board of Glyph Community Limited.')){kind=link}
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 Senior Impact Director, and is based in Germany.<br /><br />Stephen oversees WorldGBC’s regional networks, global programmes and fundraising. As Senior Impact Director his role is to help the different teams leverage each other’s superpowers and work effectively with our whole network to deliver tangible, quantifiable change.<br /><br />Stephen trained as a building services engineer in the UK, designing low carbon buildings in the private sector and local government. Before joining WorldGBC, he completed an engineering doctorate at the University of Reading, where he managed to write an entire thesis just about embodied carbon!')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Prof Khoo Teng Chye, Director, NUS Cities and Chairperson, SEAPAW
15:30 - 17:15
19:30 - 21:15
Innovative Urban Solutions: Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency
Panel
As cities face growing challenges in optimising land-use and driving resource circularity at the energy-waste-water nexus, a holistic approach to urban planning is critical. How can innovative urban solutions such as district cooling systems and smart waste management contribute to circularity? How can cities achieve “efficient resiliency”, a forward-thinking approach for more sustainable cities?
Presentations:
Dr Deven Chhaya, Partner, KPMG Singapore, Infratech & Decarbonisation Cities Lead - ASPAC
Dr Peter Ortner, Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design
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. He is the leader of the Adaptive Design Lab and co-leader of SUTD’s Net Zero Futures Lab. Peter’s research leverages computational techniques to create sustainable architecture and urban design. His current work develops urban design optimization tools to support city planning for low carbon cities. Design for circular economy, urban resilience and sustainable mobility are also areas where he is actively producing research.<br /><br />Peter regularly publishes and speaks internationally, with recent papers in the Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal of Cleaner Production and International Journal of Architectural Computing, and presentations at eCAADe, SIMAUD, EPFL, Harvard GSD, CAADRIA and AAG/ University of Stuttgart ICT. Peter received a PhD from EPFL where he was a collaborator with Media x Design Lab, a cross-disciplinary team of designers and computer scientists. He holds a Master’s in Architecture from Harvard University where he was recipient of the Faculty Design Award, and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Yale University. He has practiced architecture in the United States and Switzerland.')){kind=link}
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Ms Norliza Hashim, Chief Executive, URBANICE Malaysia
Mr Martin Haese, Former Adelaide Lord Mayor, Chair of the Premier’s Climate Change Council, and South Australia’s Special Envoy to South-East Asia
Mrs Apurba Mitra, Partner, KPMG India, Global Lead for ESG in Government
Dr Peter Ortner, Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design
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. He is the leader of the Adaptive Design Lab and co-leader of SUTD’s Net Zero Futures Lab. Peter’s research leverages computational techniques to create sustainable architecture and urban design. His current work develops urban design optimization tools to support city planning for low carbon cities. Design for circular economy, urban resilience and sustainable mobility are also areas where he is actively producing research.<br /><br />Peter regularly publishes and speaks internationally, with recent papers in the Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal of Cleaner Production and International Journal of Architectural Computing, and presentations at eCAADe, SIMAUD, EPFL, Harvard GSD, CAADRIA and AAG/ University of Stuttgart ICT. Peter received a PhD from EPFL where he was a collaborator with Media x Design Lab, a cross-disciplinary team of designers and computer scientists. He holds a Master’s in Architecture from Harvard University where he was recipient of the Faculty Design Award, and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Yale University. He has practiced architecture in the United States and Switzerland.')){kind=link}
Moderator:
Dr Deven Chhaya, Partner, KPMG Singapore, Infratech & Decarbonisation Cities Lead - ASPAC
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| 10:00 14:00 | 11:30 15:30 | Scaling up Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) | Panel | The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a critical pathway for the decarbonisation of aviation and is expected to contribute about two thirds of the carbon emissions reduction needed to achieve net zero by 2050. This Panel will discuss the current global and regional outlook for SAF, including actions taken and key challenges in the scale-up of SAF. |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
Panelist (s):
Moderator: |
| 13:00 17:00 | 13:15 17:15 | Opening of Cities Day | Keynote | Building a Resilient and Liveable Singapore |
Keynote Speaker:
Speaker (s):
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| 13:15 17:15 | 14:45 18:45 | Low-Carbon Cities of the Future | Panel | Cities, as major contributors to climate change, grapple with the challenge of reducing CO2 emissions while meeting the needs of its people. How can cross-sectoral collaborations be strengthened to drive decarbonisation efforts? How can technology and data be utilised for low-carbon urban development? |
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| 15:30 19:30 | 17:15 21:15 | Innovative Urban Solutions: Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency | Panel | As cities face growing challenges in optimising land-use and driving resource circularity at the energy-waste-water nexus, a holistic approach to urban planning is critical. How can innovative urban solutions such as district cooling systems and smart waste management contribute to circularity? How can cities achieve “efficient resiliency”, a forward-thinking approach for more sustainable cities? |
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21
Nov
10:00 - 11:00
14:00 - 15:00
Towards a City in Nature
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Nature and biodiversity are recognised to have wide-ranging benefits for cities such as providing ecosystem services and enhancing well-being. How can the adoption of nature-based solutions be accelerated in cities? How can we better assess the multi-functional benefits of nature?
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Mr Jason Wright, Director, National Parks Board
Ms Léan Doody, Director - Cities, Planning & Design, Arup
Prof Nirmal Kishnani, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
Ms Esther An, Member, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures; Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited
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, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (Singapore) and SDE4, the Net Zero Energy Building at the National University of Singapore. He has lent his voice to various platforms – print and digital – as editor-in chief and podcast host. He has also been jury-chair of design competitions such as the Holcim Foundation Awards.<br /> <br />His book, ‘Greening Asia: Emerging Principles for Sustainable Architecture’ (2012), was the first to critique the Green building movement in the region. His recent book, ‘Ecopuncture: Transforming Architecture and Urbanism in Asia’ (2019), offers new mindware for the repair and regeneration of human-made and natural systems. <br /> <br />Dr Kishnani is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering where he is co-programme director of the MSc Integrated Sustainable Design. The post-graduate programme is unique for its application of systems thinking to the challenge of regenerative design.')){kind=link}
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Prof Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University
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11:15 - 12:45
15:15 - 16:45
From Singapore to the Amazon: Breakthroughs in Rainforest Conservation through XPrize
Launch/Panel
Singapore's co-organising of the XPrize Rainforest semi-finals highlights its commitment to conservation. We will explore how the winning technologies of the XPrize finals held in Brazil’s Amazon can be applied to Rainforests around the world. The launch of a partnership between NUS and XPrize marks a commitment to harnessing technology for global biodiversity, with a focus on Southeast Asia.
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Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Singapore
Mr Andre Correa do Lago, Secretary for Climate, Energy and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil
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Prof Khoo Teng Chye, Director, NUS Cities and Chairperson, SEAPAW
Mr Peter Houlihan, EVP, Biodiversity & Conservation, XPRIZE Foundation
Dr Carlos Nobre, Senior Researcher, Institute for Advance Studies, University of Sao Paulo
Dr Thanapong Duangmanee, Director of Environmental Policy, Mae Fah Luang Foundation, Thailand
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Prof Adrian Loo, Deputy Director, NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions
, where he collaborates on combating illegal wildlife trade and advancing conservation technologies. Adrian earned his PhD from NUS in 2001, focusing on palms in Malaysia's montane forests. He then completed postdoctoral fellowships at Kew Gardens and NUS. Afterward, he pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and taught at Raffles Junior College for seven years.<br /><br />Adrian later served as Director of Research & Horticulture at Gardens by the Bay, contributing to Singapore’s vision of a "City in a Garden." In 2016, he joined the National Parks Board as Group Director for Wildlife Management and Senior Director for Community Projects. There, he focused on reducing human-wildlife conflicts, combating illegal wildlife trade, and leading the One Million Trees movement. Currently, Adrian is a mentor for the CITES Global Youth Network and serves on the XPrize Rainforest Prize panel and the XPrize Biodiversity and Conservation Brain Trust.')){kind=link}
14:00 - 16:20
18:00 - 20:20
Voyage to Net Zero Forum [Fuels]
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This programme will showcase efforts by Maritime Singapore stakeholders to develop the ecosystems for net-zero marine fuels, including methanol and ammonia. It will also bring together global partners to explore strategic questions on international green policy regulation development at the IMO, Green and Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs), and financing options for green marine infrastructure and fuels.
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Ms Katharine Palmer, Maritime Lead, Climate Champions Team
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Mr Andrew Hoare, Head of Green Shipping, Fortescue
Mr Chatur Wahyu Pinandoro, Director, Singapore Maritime Academy
Mr Deng Siong Lee, Senior Manager, Singapore Polytechnic
Mr Eric Zheng Yang Lim, Research Engineer, Singapore Polytechnic
 in Management with International Relations from the University of St Andrews, Scotland and a Master of Business Administration from Hult Ashridge, UK. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers; an accredited CEDR meditator and sits on the Board of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration.')){kind=link}
 from the University of Southampton, England, in 2007. He served as an Elected Member of the Board of Studies of Singapore Polytechnic from 2012 to 2016. He is accredited as an Associate Mediator for the Singapore Mediation Centre in 2013 and currently sits in its Panel of Maritime Mediators. He had mediated numerous disputes at the Small Claim Tribunal in the State Courts and Syariah Court on a pro bono basis. He is appointed as Director of SMA and Deputy Senior Director of Engineering (BEM) in 2023. He is currently serving as a member of the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council, WSH Council (Marine Industries) Committee and Singapore Maritime Institute Technology Advisory Panel. ')){kind=link}
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 at Singapore Polytechnic. With a background as a 3D artist, he leads immersive Virtual Reality projects that provide hands-on training in a safe and controlled environment for the maritime sector. Eric is passionate about making a positive impact in the industry, believing that the combination of artistic visualization and cutting-edge technology can revolutionize training and foster a culture of safety and innovation.')){kind=link}
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Mr Vijayachelvan Silva Raju, Head Of Global Operations, X-press Feeders Pte Ltd
Mr Alvin Foo, Head of Technology & Sustainability Solutions (PSA Singapore)/ Head of PSA unboXed, PSA International
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Mr Kenneth Pang, Sustainability Manager, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
. In his current role, Kenneth is responsible for setting up supply chains for low- and zero-carbon fuels for maritime bunkering in Singapore. He works closely with stakeholders across the supply chain and established policy and licensing frameworks to ensure that bunkering of the alternative fuels can be done safely. Kenneth is also a member of the National Mirror Committee set up under the auspices of the Singapore Standards Committee to develop standards for the safe use of various hydrogen technologies and infrastructure. <br /> <br />In his previous role at MPA, Kenneth developed green shipping incentives to encourage the registration of green ships and worked with shipowners to increase the number of vessels flagged under the Singapore Registry of Ships. He is one of Singapore’s representatives at the International Maritime Organization and had submitted papers and conducted presentations at various committee meetings.<br /> <br />Kenneth graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (Highest Distinction) in 2019. He also graduated from Imperial College London with a Masters of Science in Business Analytics (Distinction) in 2020.')){kind=link}
16:20 - 17:15
20:20 - 21:15
Voyage to Net Zero Forum [International Collaborations]
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This programme will showcase efforts by Maritime Singapore stakeholders to develop the ecosystems for net-zero marine fuels, including methanol and ammonia. It will also bring together global partners to explore strategic questions on international green policy regulation development at the IMO, Green and Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs), and financing options for green marine infrastructure and fuels.
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Mr Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Ms Ingrid Irigoyen, President and CEO, Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA)
. He took office on 4 April 2019 and brings more than thirty years of experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, and international cooperation.<br /> <br />In his role, Mr. La Camera is responsible for leading the delivery of IRENA’s work programme and strategy in cooperation with the Agency’s members. At a critical time for climate change and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, Mr. La Camera is tasked with redefining the structure and operations of the Agency in response to the urgent needs of its members. <br /> <br />Under his leadership the Agency has forged a series of new strategic partnerships with UN organisations including UNDP, UNFCCC and Green Climate Fund among others and Financial Institutions. A key priority of his tenure is to implement a more action-oriented approach to the Agency’s work. <br /> <br />Previously, Mr. La Camera served as Director-General of Sustainable Development, Environmental Damage, EU and International Affairs at the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land & Sea since 2014. In this capacity, he developed cooperation and partnership agreements with a wide range of countries. As the national coordinator for climate, environment, resource efficiency and circular economy, he led the Italian delegation to UNFCCC’s COP 21 to 24 and the EU Presidency at COP 20. He was also responsible for the preparation and organisation of Italy’s G7 Environment Presidency in 2017.')){kind=link}
, where she leads EEP’s work at the ocean-climate nexus and serves as a strategic advisor/facilitator for multi-stakeholder initiatives seeking to address climate, ocean, and coastal challenges. She also serves as the President and CEO of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), a non-profit organization and first-of-its-kind buyers group within the maritime sector with the mission to accelerate commercial deployment of zero-emission shipping, enable economies of scale, and help cargo owners maximize emissions reduction. <br /> <br />Prior to joining Aspen in 2018, she was a Senior Mediator and Program Manager at Meridian Institute, where she devoted 13 years to the design, management, and facilitation of collaborative efforts to solve multi-stakeholder environmental and sustainability problems, with a special focus on oceans and coasts. Prior to this, among other positions, Ingrid was a John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She holds a Master's of Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of New Hampshire.')){kind=link}
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Mr Camille Bourgeon, Technical Officer, Marine Environment Division, IMO
Ms Danielle P.L Yeow, Lead, Climate Change Law and Policy, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore
Ms Madadh MacLaine, Secretary-General, Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association
. In his role, he facilitates the development of the global regulatory framework and policies for international shipping on clean air and climate action.<br /><br />Before joining IMO, he performed operational management duties in the French Maritime Affairs Directorate, dealing with safety of navigation, search and rescue, and prevention of pollution from shipping activities.<br /><br />After his Masters degree from Sciences-po Lille he studied Maritime Affairs at the École d'administration des affaires maritimes (EAAM).')){kind=link}
 Programme) at the National University of Singapore where she teaches a course on Environmental and Sustainability Management – Law, Governance and Practice. <br /><br />Danielle’s experience spans across a range of public international law issues including trade and investment, law of the sea, environment and climate change, international security. She is a member of the International Law Association Business and Human Rights Committee and previously served on the Implementation and Compliance Committee established under the Paris Agreement (Jan 2020 - July 2021) to promote compliance and facilitate the implementation of the Paris Agreement. <br /> <br />Danielle is admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor (Supreme Court of Singapore) and Barrister-at-Law (England & Wales) (Middle Temple). She is a Senior Advisor with DGA – Albright Stonebridge Group and a Consultant with KGP Legal (member of the Inter-Asia Law Alliance). She was formerly the Deputy Director General of the International Affairs Division of the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers and Deputy Chief Executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.')){kind=link}
 which holds provisional consultative status at the UN body, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as well as Founder/CEO of Zero Emissions Maritime Technology Ltd (ZEM-Tech), co-founder of the International Windships Association, where she held a position on the executive board until 2019. Ms MacLaine is a strong voice for the uptake of hydrogen as a maritime fuel, working on industrial projects, as well as standards and regulations. Ms MacLaine has been working in *zero-emissions shipping since founding the sustainable development NGO Fair Winds Trust, where she began designs for a ZE multi-access cargo ship in 2000. She has a background in hydrogen water electrolysis, ports, and maritime systems, having represented ITM Power, plc, in the maritime industry.')){kind=link}
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Ms Minerva Lim, Senior Sustainability Manager, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
. With close to 8 years’ experience in the maritime industry and a demonstrated track record in policy research and analysis, Minerva has covered a range of roles including regulation and<br /> development of the port and marine services sectors, strategic planning and strategic communications, and international relations.<br /> <br />Minerva leads Singapore’s international sustainability partnerships, including Singapore’s efforts on maritime decarbonisation at global platforms such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the UNFCCC, and works with global partners to implement multi-stakeholder green and digital shipping corridors with the Ports of Rotterdam, Los Angeles and Long Beach. She presently co-chairs the Green Shipping Corridors working group of the C40 Green Ports Forum, comprising 20 global ports.<br /> <br />She graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in History (First Class Honours) and holds a Masters of Philosophy in World History from the University of Cambridge.')){kind=link}
17:30 - 18:00
21:30 - 22:00
SG Pavilion Closing Event
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| 10:00 14:00 | 11:00 15:00 | Towards a City in Nature | Panel | Nature and biodiversity are recognised to have wide-ranging benefits for cities such as providing ecosystem services and enhancing well-being. How can the adoption of nature-based solutions be accelerated in cities? How can we better assess the multi-functional benefits of nature? |
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| 11:15 15:15 | 12:45 16:45 | From Singapore to the Amazon: Breakthroughs in Rainforest Conservation through XPrize | Launch/Panel | Singapore's co-organising of the XPrize Rainforest semi-finals highlights its commitment to conservation. We will explore how the winning technologies of the XPrize finals held in Brazil’s Amazon can be applied to Rainforests around the world. The launch of a partnership between NUS and XPrize marks a commitment to harnessing technology for global biodiversity, with a focus on Southeast Asia. |
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| 14:00 18:00 | 16:20 20:20 | Voyage to Net Zero Forum [Fuels] | Launch/Panel | This programme will showcase efforts by Maritime Singapore stakeholders to develop the ecosystems for net-zero marine fuels, including methanol and ammonia. It will also bring together global partners to explore strategic questions on international green policy regulation development at the IMO, Green and Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs), and financing options for green marine infrastructure and fuels. |
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| 16:20 20:20 | 17:15 21:15 | Voyage to Net Zero Forum [International Collaborations] | Launch/Panel | This programme will showcase efforts by Maritime Singapore stakeholders to develop the ecosystems for net-zero marine fuels, including methanol and ammonia. It will also bring together global partners to explore strategic questions on international green policy regulation development at the IMO, Green and Digital Shipping Corridors (GDSCs), and financing options for green marine infrastructure and fuels. |
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Nov
00:00 - 23:59
04:00 - 03:59
Official Closing of COP29
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