Hong Kong, a vital gateway between China and the world, is well positioned to help lead Asia’s net-zero transition by leveraging its deep financial markets, revitalising multilateral cooperation and scaling climate technology. The city continues to lead sustainable debt issuance in Asia, while its sustainable finance taxonomy is helping bridge global and Asian frameworks.  Demand for sustainable finance is being driven by emerging opportunities in infrastructure, real economy sectors and the wider energy transition across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and Belt and Road economic corridors.

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But capital alone will not determine the pace of change. As climate impacts intensify and geopolitical and economic uncertainties reshape investment decisions, Hong Kong’s regulatory and financing pathways must keep pace with climate targets. The key challenge is to connect finance with solutions, projects and businesses capable of delivering measurable real-economy outcomes.  ‍

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Unlocking capital for sustainability 2026 – Hong Kong will explore how global sustainable capital flows can scale without compromising credibility, integrity and impact; how the Greater Bay Area can develop into Asia’s leading climate tech hub; and how Asia’s growing pools of private, institutional and philanthropic capital can support the transition while delivering positive social and environmental outcomes.

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The forum will also examine how Hong Kong can integrate climate resilience and nature-based solutions into its urban development and infrastructure plans. Together, these conversations address a broader question: how can Hong Kong use its distinctive position within Greater China and the global financial system not only to finance the transition, but also to shape what gets built, where capital flows, and the outcome it delivers?

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Now in its second year, the Hong Kong edition will convene leaders from government, finance and industry to explore practical strategies, investment opportunities and partnerships for advancing sustainable development across the region and the world.

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The forum is part of Asia’s leading sustainable finance platform hosted by Eco-Business and UNEP FI since 2018, which takes place across six locations – Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Singapore – bringing together regional perspectives on how finance can support an inclusive transition.

Over half of Asia Pacific’s economy is vulnerable to nature-related risks. Industries across agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, mining and energy all depend on nature with many more subsequently affected down the value chain.  

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Hong Kong, bolstered by the Greater China region, is uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in managing natural capital as a sustainable and green finance hub. Understanding and managing nature-related risks and opportunities is a key step towards diverting capital flow towards protection, conservation and restoration projects.  

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Eco-Business, Asia Pacific’s leading media and intelligence organization dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance, is pleased to be organising a half-day masterclass. Participants of this programme will not only benefit from this industry-first guidance, they will also hear from industry stakeholders in Asia who have committed to addressing critical nature-related risks and opportunities.  ‍

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What participants will learn from this masterclass:  

▪️ Nature and biodiversity trends gaining traction in Hong Kong and the region from a media perspective;  

▪️ Biodiversity developments in Asia from the policy and disclosure front, including the significance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity framework;  

▪️ Managing nature-related risks and opportunities with the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework;  

▪️ Investing in the transformative potential of nature-based solutions, applying nature case studies including existing best practice in nature-related finance, policies, strategy and client engagement

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Who should attend this masterclass:

▪️ Mid- to senior managers with sustainability responsibilities in financial institutions, agribusinesses, real estate and construction, and natural resources

▪️ For financial institutions, representatives may be sitting across investment and institutional banking, risk, operations, legal and audit, product development, private banking

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Masterclass course fees: HK$600

25% discount is available to EB Circle, EB Premium, and EB Enterprise members.

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For more information, download the masterclass brochure.

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WASTED is Eco-Business's latest award-winning impact documentary which opens our eyes to the simple truth hidden in plain sight: What we throw away, doesn’t go away. Everything we consume has a lifespan we never see.

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The film puts a spotlight on the unprecedented volume of trash in the era of the Anthropocene and calls on us to reflect on our relationship with the things around us.

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Featuring a diverse cast across Asia, the film takes an unprecedented look at the region’s landscapes, prompting deep questions and inspiring action across business, policy and individuals to create healthy, thriving economies.

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‍WASTED highlights the connections between waste and human health, and its intersection with the climate crisis. It is a visual exploration across Asia, from cinematic aerials to intimate portraits of the communities behind the scenes working to solve this major issue.

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We invite you to join us for this exclusive film screening, followed by a provoking panel discussion.

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Tickets at HK$150 / S$25 each and include networking drinks. Thank you for your support! ‍

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*‍All ticket proceeds go to venue costs and donated to Singapore-registered charity EB Impact.