是次论坛由可持续科技学院（Institute of Sustainability and Technology）主办、世界经济论坛（World Economic Forum）发起的善资助力地球行动（Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA)）合办，并由世界经济论坛（World Economic Forum）作为知识伙伴，中华人民共和国香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局、投资推广署作为合作伙伴。论坛将借助香港作为亚太区金融和创新中心的重要角色，发展出政、商及慈善机构相互合作的生态圈，并共同将承诺付诸行动，长远推进可持续发展进程。
历时一天的论坛将包括全体会议、圆桌对话、座谈环节等开放会议，部分嘉宾亦将获邀出席闭门会议、交流活动及投资者简报介绍。
世界合一论坛旨在透过促进相互联系、多样性和包容性，推动个人、团体及地球家园的福祉，其愿景是透过跨越文化、地域及学术界限与分歧，推动策略性合作，从而共同提出协同、变革与创新的解决方案。论坛重点关注亚洲和全球新兴市场的知识交流、人才和尖端技术展示，并将高潜力的初创企业连系世界各地以目标导向的优秀投资者，共同推动「为善投资」（Investment for Good）。
世界经济论坛创始人兼执行主席、善资助力地球行动全球联席主席克劳斯．施瓦布教授表示：「气候慈善机构能够发挥促进作用，协助推动私人及政府公共资金的运用，快速和大规模为拯救地球提供所需资金。我们正处于一个历史性时刻，需要创新和设计全新的政、商界及慈善机构合作模式，助力扭转地球的气候变化影响。让我们齐心合力，推动企业更快、更有力行动，以在实践和价值链上都达至可持续发展目标。」
香港特别行政区政府投资推广署署长刘凯旋女士表示：「在追求碳中和的目标下，全球对减少、减轻或抵消碳排放的创新技术解决方案需求殷切。香港拥有的强大人才库、技术和创新能力，令我们在亚太区脱颖而出，成为具吸引力的投资亮点，既有影响力又有回报，是应对气候危机的希望灯塔。我们致力提供支持，透过论坛促进国际合作和投资，加强可持续发展承诺。」
可持续科技学院为非牟利组织，其使命是为全球最紧迫的环境和社会挑战提供变革性解决方案。可持续科技学院致力透过国际合作、可持续发展教育计划和跨学科研究，加速实现净零转型。
「善资助力地球行动」（GAEA）是世界经济论坛的一项全球倡议项目，旨在资助和发展全新及现有的公私慈善伙伴关系，协助筹集每年所需的3万亿美元资金，用于实现2050 年净零排放目标、扭转自然损失、恢复生物多样性。
投资推广署是香港特别行政区政府属下部门，专责促进外来直接投资，致力协助海外及内地企业在香港开设或扩展业务。该署为海外及内地企业提供免费信息及专业支持服务。
世界经济论坛是致力于推动公私营合作，以改善世界状况的国际组织。作为世界合一论坛的协办方，世界经济论坛将促使重要的政界、商界和其他各界领袖共同参与，制定全球、区域和行业议程。
Institute of Sustainability and Technology, World Economic Forum’s GAEA initiative, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and InvestHK of the Government of HKSAR forge vision to unlock talent, technology and capital for a sustainable future
Hong Kong (March 14, 2024) - The Institute of Sustainability and Technology (IST), a Hong Kong-based sustainability research and education institute, announces the launch of the inaugural One Earth Summit, a premier global gathering for international sustainability leaders set to take place at Regala Skycity Hotel, Hong Kong on March 25, 2024. The Summit is a first-of-its-kind platform in Asia Pacific that curates action-focused dialogues for achieving a net-zero, nature positive transition in the region and beyond.
Organised by the Institute of Sustainability and Technology, co-organised by the World Economic Forum’s GAEA (Giving to Amplify Earth Action) Initiative, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum as a Knowledge Partner, and with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and InvestHK of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as Host Partners, the Summit will leverage Hong Kong’s prominence as the region’s financial and innovation hub to foster an ecosystem of public-private-philanthropic partnerships dedicated to driving sustainability progress through putting promises into action.
With the theme “Planetary crossroads: Investing in innovations for a sustainable future”, the Summit will bring together over 500 influential leaders and changemakers from government representatives, green finance experts, young leaders and entrepreneurs, senior executives of multinational corporations, academia, institutional investors, and representatives of international organisations, aiming to foster actionable solutions addressing global sustainability challenges through insightful discussions focusing on five distinct areas: Water & Nature-based Solutions; Infrastructure & Urban Development; Food & Agriculture; Energy Transition; and Materials & Industrial Decarbonisation.
Confirmed speakers include climate envoys, government officials, heads of international organisations and multilateral development banks, as well as top executives of corporates and family offices, prominent philanthropists, and celebrated individuals renowned for their contribution to climate action such as H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein; Mr Jim Coulter, Founding Partner of TPG & Managing Partner of TPG Rise Climate; Prof Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Mr Jingdong Hua, Vice-Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board; Dr Peter Lee Ka-kit, Chairman of Henderson Land Group and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited; Mr Chavalit Frederick Tsao, Chairman of IMC Pan Asia Alliance Group; Ms Amy Lo, Chairman of UBS Global Wealth Management Asia; and more.
The programme of the full-day Summit will include plenary sessions, open sessions such as roundtable dialogues and fireside chats, and closed-door sessions with invite-only networking events and investor pitches.
The inaugural One Earth Summit aims to promote personal, organisational, and planetary well-being through fostering inter connectedness, diversity, and inclusion – with the vision of driving collaboration, transformation, and innovative solutions through strategic partnerships that transcend cultural boundaries, divisions, and disciplines. With a focus on knowledge sharing and showcasing talent and cutting-edge technologies in Asia and emerging markets around the globe, the Summit will serve as a platform that promotes “Investment for Good ” by connecting high-potential start-ups with the world’s most prominent, purpose-driven investors.
Prof Poman Lo, Founder of Institute of Sustainability and Technology, said, “I am thrilled to initiate the launch of One Earth Summit, a ground-breaking partnership with the World Economic Forum and the HKSAR Government with a mission to drive urgent action to save our one and only Mother Earth. The global climate crisis places us at a critical juncture in the history of humankind. Our Summit seeks to reverse this trajectory. Our collective goal is to mobilise the necessary capital to fuel innovative solutions for the most pressing environmental challenges, transforming competition into collaboration, dialogue into action, and transition risks into investment opportunities. To foster international partnerships and technology exchange across the East and West, we are hosting the inaugural Summit in Hong Kong. As a key economic growth engine, the Asia-Pacific region is responsible for over half of the world's carbon emissions and thus plays a pivotal role in accelerating the sustainable transition. Our event marks the dawn of an impact revolution across Asia, setting new standards for environmental stewardship and purpose-driven investments. Together, we can empower innovations for a sustainable future and drive meaningful change – from Asia to the world.”
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Global Co-Chair, said, “Human activity has pushed the planet beyond the zone of uncertainty. There is no Planet B. The six remaining years of this Decade of Action are crucial for delivering meaningful climate and nature action. The time is now to unite diverse organisations and stakeholders with a common purpose of addressing climate change through global public-private-philanthropic collaboration. The One Earth Summit marks a pivotal moment in global sustainability efforts. By bringing together leaders from all walks of life, we can collectively address the challenges our planet faces and forge a path towards a more sustainable and resilient future.”
Mr Ray Dalio, Founder and (Former) Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates and Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA) Global Co-Chair, said, “Climate change is happening in a big way. A big challenge requires even bigger commitments from everyone in the world, including investors and philanthropists. Private capital will need to be deployed in a big way to help fight the climate crisis. At this critical juncture, the One Earth Summit provides a unique platform that gathers big thinkers from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to come up with big solutions for our planet.”
Prof Klaus Schwab, Founder & Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum and Global Co-Chair, Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA), said, “Climate philanthropy has the power to be catalytic in helping unlock private finance and government public funds required to finance positive tipping point interventions at the speed and scale required across earth’s systems. This is a historic time to innovate and design the new kind of philanthropic-public-private collaborations needed to put the planet on track to meet its climate ambitions. Come join us, in helping corporates shift their practices and value chains towards sustainable ones, faster, and at scale.”
Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, said, “As one of the mega events taking place in Hong Kong this year, the inaugural One Earth Summit further consolidates Hong Kong’s position as an international green technology and financial centre and tells the good stories of our city to our local and international audiences. We look forward to joining the thought-provoking dialogues among the world’s leading changemakers and innovators at the One Earth Summit, and participating in concerted global efforts in building a sustainable future for our next generation.”
Mr Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, said, “As a leading international financial centre with its dynamic capital markets, Hong Kong is well-positioned to spearhead green and sustainable finance. We are also developing Hong Kong into a philanthropic centre for global family offices and philanthropists to deploy charitable capital. The One Earth Summit will contribute to enhancing Hong Kong’s international profile in the green and sustainability domain, and showcase our commitment to developing Hong Kong as the leading green and sustainable finance hub, as well as a philanthropic centre.”
Ms Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion of InvestHK, said, “The global pursuit to carbon neutrality has created a huge demand for innovative and technological solutions to reduce, mitigate or offset carbon emission. The strong presence of talent, skills and innovation in Hong Kong makes the region stand out as a bright spot for attractive investment opportunities that offer both impact and returns and a beacon of hope in combating the climate crisis. We are committed to providing support that will strengthen the Summit’s capacity for fostering international collaboration and investment in sustainability-focused initiatives.”
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由可持续科技学院、世界经济论坛善资助力地球行动、香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局、投资推广署共同制定愿景，推动人才、技术和资本发展，打造可持续未来
【香港，2024 年3 月14 日】 - 成立于香港并专注于可持续研究及教育的可持续科技学院（Institute of Sustainability and Technology）宣布，「世界合一论坛」（One Earth Summit） 将于2024年3月25日在香港丽豪航天城酒店举行，是全球可持续发展领袖齐聚一堂的国际盛会。论坛作为亚太区内首个同类型平台，旨在开展以行动为重点的对话，实现从亚洲，以至全球的凈零排放目标和对大自然有利的可持续转型。
是次论坛由可持续科技学院（Institute of Sustainability and Technology）主办、世界经济论坛（World Economic Forum）发起的善资助力地球行动（Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA)）合办，并由世界经济论坛（World Economic Forum）作为知识伙伴，中华人民共和国香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局、投资推广署作为合作伙伴。论坛将借助香港作为亚太区金融和创新中心的重要角色，发展出政、商及慈善机构相互合作的生态圈，并共同将承诺付诸行动，长远推进可持续发展进程。
论坛以「地球十字路口 — 投资创新，迎接可持续未来」为主题。政府代表，以及来自世界各地的绿色金融专家、青年领袖及企业家、跨国企业高管、学者、机构投资者、国际组织代表等逾 500名具影响力的领袖和变革者，将重点探讨五大议题，包括：水资源与以大自然为本的解决方案；基础设施与城市发展；食物与农业；能源转型；以及材料与工业减碳，共同制定可持续发展解决方案。
已确认的讲者包括气候特使、政府代表、联合国机构及多边开发银行负责人、企业和家族办公室管理层、著名慈善家及在气候领域作出显著贡献的知名人士，当中包括：列支敦士登王子马克斯（H.S.H. Prince Max von und zu Liechtenstein）；TPG创始合伙人兼TPG上善睿思气候基金管理合伙人吉姆‧科尔特（Jim Coulter）先生；德国波茨坦气候影响研究所所长 Johan Rockström 教授；国际可持续发展准则理事会副主席华敬东先生；恒基兆业地产集团及香港中华煤气有限公司主席李家杰博士；万邦泛亚联盟集团主席曹慰德先生；瑞银财富管理亚洲区主席卢彩云女士等。
历时一天的论坛将包括全体会议、圆桌对话、座谈环节等开放会议，部分嘉宾亦将获邀出席闭门会议、交流活动及投资者简报介绍。
世界合一论坛旨在透过促进相互联系、多样性和包容性，推动个人、团体及地球家园的福祉，其愿景是透过跨越文化、地域及学术界限与分歧，推动策略性合作，从而共同提出协同、变革与创新的解决方案。论坛重点关注亚洲和全球新兴市场的知识交流、人才和尖端技术展示，并将高潜力的初创企业连系世界各地以目标导向的优秀投资者，共同推动「为善投资」（Investment for Good）。
可持续科技学院创办人罗宝文教授表示：「我很高兴能与世界经济论坛和香港特区政府共同在香港筹办首届世界合一论坛。论坛旨在号召各界加快行动，拯救人类唯一的地球家园。全球气候危机令人类处于历史性的关键时刻，世界合一论坛力求寻找解决这一危机的方法。我们的共同目标是调动所需资本，为应对最迫切的环境挑战提供创新解决方案，将竞争转化为合作，将对话转化为行动，将风险转化为投资机遇。在香港举办世界合一论坛，有助促进东西方之间的国际伙伴关系和技术交流。作为重要的经济增长引擎，亚太区内所产生的二氧化碳量占全球总排放量的一半以上，因此在加速可持续转型方面发挥着举足轻重的作用。本届论坛标志着亚洲可持续发展的新篇章，为环境管理和目标投资订立全新标准。我们定必齐心协力，共同推动创新，打造可持续未来，并将改变从亚洲推向世界。」
约旦王后、善资助力地球行动全球联席主席Queen Rania Al Abdullah表示：「人类活动已经将地球推向崩溃边缘。我们只有一个地球家园，联合国可持续发展『行动十年』计划只剩余六年，这对开展有利气候和大自然的行动至关重要。现在是时候把各个团体和持份者团结起来，透过全球政、商界及慈善机构齐力合作，达到共同应对气候变化的目标。世界合一论坛标志着全球可持续发展行动处在关键时刻。透过汇聚各界领袖集思广益，我们定能齐力应对地球面临的挑战，开辟一条更具可持续性及更有韧性的发展之路。」
Bridgewater Associates创始人兼前首席投资官、善资助力地球行动全球联席主席瑞．达利欧（Ray Dalio）先生表示：「全球气候正在发生重大变化。巨大的挑战需要全人类，包括投资者和慈善家做出更大努力和投入。在此关键时刻，世界合一论坛将成为一个独特平台，汇聚来自政府、商界及慈善机构的智库，为拯救地球出谋献策，提出解决方案。」
世界经济论坛创始人兼执行主席、善资助力地球行动全球联席主席克劳斯．施瓦布教授表示：「气候慈善机构能够发挥促进作用，协助推动私人及政府公共资金的运用，快速和大规模为拯救地球提供所需资金。我们正处于一个历史性时刻，需要创新和设计全新的政、商界及慈善机构合作模式，助力扭转地球的气候变化影响。让我们齐心合力，推动企业更快、更有力行动，以在实践和价值链上都达至可持续发展目标。」
香港特别行政区行政长官李家超先生表示：「作为今年在香港举办的盛事活动之一，首届世界合一论坛将进一步巩固香港作为国际绿色科技及金融中心的地位，并向本地和国际社会说好香港故事。我们期待在论坛上参与全球领先变革者与创新者之间的深度对话，并与世界共同努力，为我们的下一代创建可持续未来。」
香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局局长许正宇先生表示：「香港作为领先的国际金融中心，资本市场活跃，具备优越条件引领绿色和可持续金融发展。我们亦正把香港发展成为慈善中心，为全球家族办公室和慈善家提供资产配置。世界合一论坛将有助于提升香港在绿色和可持续领域的国际声誉，并展示我们发展香港作为领先的绿色和可持续金融中心及慈善中心的决心。」
香港特别行政区政府投资推广署署长刘凯旋女士表示：「在追求碳中和的目标下，全球对减少、减轻或抵消碳排放的创新技术解决方案需求殷切。香港拥有的强大人才库、技术和创新能力，令我们在亚太区脱颖而出，成为具吸引力的投资亮点，既有影响力又有回报，是应对气候危机的希望灯塔。我们致力提供支持，透过论坛促进国际合作和投资，加强可持续发展承诺。」
可持续科技学院为非牟利组织，其使命是为全球最紧迫的环境和社会挑战提供变革性解决方案。可持续科技学院致力透过国际合作、可持续发展教育计划和跨学科研究，加速实现净零转型。
「善资助力地球行动」（GAEA）是世界经济论坛的一项全球倡议项目，旨在资助和发展全新及现有的公私慈善伙伴关系，协助筹集每年所需的3万亿美元资金，用于实现2050 年净零排放目标、扭转自然损失、恢复生物多样性。
香港特别行政区政府财经事务及库务局（财库局）的宗旨是维持并提高香港作为主要国际金融中心的地位；维持香港金融体系的健全及稳定；确保金融市场有效和有秩序地运作，并受到审慎而适当的监管；以及营造公开、公平及有利金融市场发展的营商环境。财库局致力透过制定政策及 / 或提交立法建议；协助财政司司长监督有关规管机构；统筹及促进推行有关金融基础设施的新措施；以及促进市场创新等，以达到上述宗旨。
投资推广署是香港特别行政区政府属下部门，专责促进外来直接投资，致力协助海外及内地企业在香港开设或扩展业务。该署为海外及内地企业提供免费信息及专业支持服务。
世界经济论坛是致力于推动公私营合作，以改善世界状况的国际组织。作为世界合一论坛的协办方，世界经济论坛将促使重要的政界、商界和其他各界领袖共同参与，制定全球、区域和行业议程。
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