The UNEP FI Regional Roundtable Asia Pacific was held in person on 24-25 May in Seoul, South Korea. The event convened 375+ UNEP FI members, policymakers, civil society organisations, and academia to discuss the advancement of sustainable finance, its challenges, and solutions in Asia Pacific.
You can view photos from the event here.
Speeches
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Welcome Address - Eric Usher, Head, UNEP FI
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Opening keynote - Kim So Young, Vice Chairman, Financial Services Commission, Korea
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Welcome keynote - Ok Dong Jin, Chairman & CEO, Shinhan Financial Group
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Keynote speech - Young-Joo Ham, Chairman & CEO, Hana Financial Group
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Keynote speech - Dr Sang-hyup Kim, Co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth
Panels
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Financing the transition towards a sustainable future in Asia Pacific
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Strengthening the regulatory landscape of sustainable finance in Asia Pacific
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The future of responsible banking in Asia Pacific
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What does the Global Biodiversity Framework mean for Asia Pacific
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Achieving net zero in Asia Pacific
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Financing sustainable development through a just and inclusive transition in Asia PAcific
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Deep dive into impact and target setting for banks
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Next steps on adaptation and climate stress testing for financial institutions
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Role of data in assessing and managing ESG risk
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The role of insurance in creating a sustainable future
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Climate smart insurance solutions in Asia Pacific
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Managing environmental, social and governance risks in life & health insurance business
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Need for active client engagement while decarbonizing portfolios
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Addressing financial health in financial institutions