Philippines
2025
August 28, 2025
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
August 28, 2025
Marco Polo Ortigas Manila
Php2,600 (Early bird)
The Philippines has embarked on a transformative journey towards inclusive growth and poverty eradication, as envisioned in the country’s AmBisyon Natin 2040 vision. The economy is well-positioned to meet its long-term sustainable development goals, with GDP growth projected to exceed 6% in 2025, spurred by the expansion of service, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
The country faces significant challenges, however, being highly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters and increasing income inequality. To minimise economic disruption and achieve inclusive growth, the country urgently needs to implement robust policy initiatives and substantial investments to strengthen community resilience against these threats.
At the same time, the country’s growth journey offers significant opportunity for the private sector in accelerating its energy transition to a cleaner economy, investing into green infrastructure and improving the digital literacy of its citizens.
The Philippines has been responding by working with multilateral development banks to enhance disaster resilience, strengthen emissions reduction and carbon trading capabilities through its Nationally Determined Contribution, establishing clear taxonomies and scaling up innovative sustainable finance solutions.
Amid ongoing funding deficits and geopolitical uncertainties, how can policymakers and business leaders most effectively support the country’s AmBisyon Natin 2040 vision? What role will the Philippines play in the regional economic vision for Asean? Join us for Unlocking capital for sustainability Philippines as we convene key decision makers to discuss the way forward for the Philippines and strategies for achieving its ambitious targets.
Angelo Kairos dela Cruz
Executive Director, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC)
dela Cruz
Speaking on:
Ellen Joyce Suficiencia
Director of the Sustainability Office, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Suficiencia
Speaking on:
Wilson John Barbon
Country Executive Director, Conservation International Philippines
Barbon
Speaking on:
Rose Josol
Senior Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, SGV & Co. (EY Philippines)
Josol
Speaking on:
Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay
Executive Director, UP Resilience Institute (UPRI)
Lagmay
Speaking on:
John Erick Avelino
Chief, Coastal and Marine Division, Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB)
Avelino
Speaking on:
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14:10
16:00
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