Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)

International Cooperation’s Role in Climate Transition

Day 1 : 14:00 – 14:40

Full Programme
Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)

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

Stacey Chow

Brunswick Group

Partner

Stacey advises on leadership transformation and corporate reputation strategies, with the goal to help organizations build long-term sustainability, resilience and competitiveness. Using her synergistic view anchored on public-private partnerships, she has advised major Asian conglomerates and Global Multinational Corporations, enabling them to mitigate risks, capture future value and lead positive change.

Stacey has over two decades of tri-sector experience in the government, international organization and corporate arenas, including at the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and has worked at the nexus of international development, trade and investment promotion, and sustainable infrastructure development.

She was previously selected as a 2012–2015 Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum and was selected as a “Woman to Watch” in 2023 by The Women’s Foundation and 30% Club Hong Kong Chapter. Stacey is a Board of Governors for the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hong Kong, a member of the Sustainability Committee of AmCham, a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and a committee member of the 30% Club Hong Kong.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UCLA, a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a professional certificate degree in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She is an experienced conference speaker and workshop presenter on future-proofing strategies for companies with a focus on trade and investment, innovation, sustainability and future of work trends.

Speaking at 2026 sessions:

Day 1

The Carbon Balance Sheet: How Emissions Performance is Reshaping Risk, Capital and Competitiveness

Louise Bergholm

Consul General

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.

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

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.