Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)
International Cooperation’s Role in Climate Transition
Day 1 : 14:00 – 14:40
International cooperation serves as an essential tool in combating the climate crisis, as it can help cultivate a global economy dedicated to addressing this challenge. Not only must we focus on synergistically aligning the work of the private and public sectors within Hong Kong, but also promoting international cooperation to achieve net-zero emissions goals.
This fireside chat will explore the role of international cooperation in reducing rising greenhouse gas emissions and how this can support Hong Kong’s transition. Our experts will share key insights into the necessity of countries pooling resources and expertise, whether in the context of green technology, sustainable policies, or global climate finance. The discussion will explore the power of joint climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, particularly from the international perspective.
Learnings
- How can we prioritize international cooperation as a driver to support Hong Kong’s transition to net-zero?
- What are the respective roles of cross-sectoral collaboration and international collaboration in forming climate mitigation and adaptation strategies?
- What are some case studies demonstrating how international cooperation has impacted the global achievement of net-zero emissions goals?
Post-event Actions
- Understand and explore Hong Kong’s role within the global economy as it strives to reach net-zero emissions goals.
- Gain insights into the functions of different forms of partnerships, both within and beyond Hong Kong, in fostering a collaborative atmosphere to build climate resilience.
Speakers
Moderator
Stacey Chow
Partner, Brunswick Group
Brunswick Group
Stacey Chow
Brunswick Group
Partner, Brunswick Group
Stacey advises organizations on developing initiatives and strategies around sustainability, social impact, as well as environmental, social and governance issues, with a focus on issues management, corporate reputation, stakeholder engagement and global partnerships. Stacey has tri-sector experience in the government, international organization and corporate arenas, spanning a 20-year career across the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and has a background in international development, trade and investment promotion and sustainable infrastructure development. She was selected as a 2012-2015 Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum and was selected as a “Woman to Watch” by The Women’s Foundation and 30% Club Hong Kong Chapter in 2023. Stacey is a member of the Energy, Environment, Social, and Governance (E-ESG) Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong, a member of the Environment and Sustainability Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and a committee member of the 30% Club Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Helping companies reach sustainability goals through global partnerships and technological innovation.
Louise Bergholm
Consul General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and Macau
Louise Bergholm
The Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong and Macau
Consul General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau
Ms Louise Bergholm is the Consul General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau since 2023. Having served in various capacities in multiple geographical regions, she accumulated more than three decades of diplomatic experience. Her previous positions include Ambassador of Sweden to Bulgaria, while she was also formerly assigned to Washington DC, USA, and Jakarta, Indonesia. She has been effectively handling a wide scope of topics ranging from politics to economics, with a specific focus on trade policy and promotion.
Ms Bergholm obtained a Master of Science in International Economics degree from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden, and studied history, political science and Spanish at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
1. Recycling stations near people’s homes at more places around the city – this could significantly lessen the volume of waste that goes to landfills.
2. A few degrees warmer in offices, shopping malls and other public spaces. In many places, the aircon is working at lower temperatures than what’s really needed. This would save a lot of precious energy.
Siddharth Chatterjee
UN Resident Coordinator in China
Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China
Siddharth Chatterjee
Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China
UN Resident Coordinator in China
Mr. Siddharth Chatterjee took office as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China on 16 January 2021 and is the designated representative of – and reports to – the UN Secretary- General. He presented his letter of credence to the President of China on 14 April 2021.
Mr. Chatterjee has more than 25 years of experience in international cooperation, sustainable development, humanitarian coordination and peace and security in the United Nations and the Red Cross movement. He has served in many fragile and war-torn countries all over the world.
A 3 times TEDx speaker, he is a regular opinion contributor on humanitarian and development issues for a range journals which includes Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, Reuters, Huffington Post, Forbes, CNN, Al Jazeera, the Guardian as well as of late he has also published in mainstream Chinese journals.
Mr. Chatterjee holds a master’s degree in public policy from Princeton University in the United States of America.
Gregory May
Consul General
U.S. Consulate General
Gregory May
U.S. Consulate General
Consul General
Consul General Gregory May arrived in Hong Kong in September 2022. Prior to Hong Kong he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and as Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang, China. Mr. May had two prior assignments in China at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou and at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. He also worked at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy. In Washington, Mr. May worked as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs and held various positions focused on China, Vietnam, and the State Department’s Executive Secretariat.
Prior to entering the Foreign Service, Mr. May served as the Assistant Director and Research Associate in Chinese Studies at the Nixon Center, a foreign policy think tank in Washington, D.C. From 1993 to 1996, he worked as a journalist for International Community Radio Taipei, an English language radio station; and worked as a correspondent for Newsweek.
Originally from Texas, Mr. May is a graduate of the University of Texas. He holds a master’s degree in China Studies from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. He is married and has three children.