Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)
The Great Debate: The House Believes We Will Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Day 2 : 16:30 – 17:30
The closing Great Debate at ReThink HK, on the topic that “The House Believes We Will Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050” promises a robust exchange of ideas. Six speakers, representing corporates, NGOs, and business associations, will engage in a lively discussion. The central theme revolves around the credibility of various pathways to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Tailored for a Hong Kong business audience, the debate aims to shed light on practical strategies. Expect rigorous scrutiny of policies, technologies, and collaborative efforts in the race toward carbon neutrality. This debate serves as a crucial platform for stakeholders to assess our progress and chart a credible course toward a greener future as this is the only way forward.
Speakers
Moderator
Yue Shun (Brian) Wong
Assistant Professor and Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World
University of Hong Kong
Yue Shun (Brian) Wong
University of Hong Kong
Assistant Professor and Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World
Brian Wong is an Assistant Professor and Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World, HKU. He also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer to the HK-ASEAN Foundation and advises large banks, financial institutions, and family offices on geopolitical risks. He is also a long-standing columnist at the Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Genevieve Hilton
Co-Chair, AmCham E-ESG Committee, Author, Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism
Genevieve Hilton
Co-Chair, AmCham E-ESG Committee, Author, Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism
Geneviève Hilton is the co-author of Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism (as Jan Lee). She is the co-chair of the Energy & ESG committee of AmCham Hong Kong, and previously spearheaded ESG and corporate citizenship at Lenovo and BASF in Asia. She has been active in sustainability in the region since 1994.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
To inspire business leaders and individuals in the region to stay optimistic and take bold action to address climate change.