Cities Theatre
Connecting Carbon, Communities and Nature: Reimagining the Future of Net-Zero Connected Cities
11 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 14:00 – 14:50
As cities across Asia accelerate their net-zero ambitions, the conversation is evolving beyond carbon reduction alone. Future-ready cities must not only decarbonize the built environment, but also enhance quality of life, strengthen community connections, and restore the natural systems that support long-term resilience.
This session brings together city leaders, asset owners, operators, and innovation partners to explore how these priorities can be advanced in an integrated manner. Through cross-sector perspectives and real-world blueprints—such as Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development—the discussion will examine how buildings, infrastructure, technology, and urban spaces can work together to create healthier, more connected, and climate-resilient cities.
Session Learnings:
- Decarbonization at Scale
How can cities accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings and infrastructure while balancing economic growth and operational performance?
- People-Centered Urban Environments
What makes a city not only sustainable, but also healthy, inclusive, and desirable for people to live, work, and connect?
- Nature and Urban Resilience
How can cities integrate biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies into future development and regeneration efforts?
Post-Event Actions:
- Explore how cities can accelerate the transition to low-carbon buildings and infrastructure while balancing economic growth, operational performance, and long-term sustainability.
- Discover the strategies and design principles that make cities not only sustainable, but also healthy, inclusive, and vibrant places for people to live, work, and connect.
- Learn how biodiversity, green infrastructure, and climate adaptation strategies can be integrated into urban development and regeneration to create more resilient cities.
Speakers
Moderator
Jing Wang
Vice President, North Asia
U.S. Green Building Council
Jing Wang
U.S. Green Building Council
Vice President, North Asia
Based in Shanghai, Jing Wang serves as Vice President for North Asia at USGBC and GBCI, the organizations that developed and administer LEED, one of the world’s leading green building rating systems. She works with industry leaders, developers, investors and public-sector organizations across North Asia to advance sustainable buildings and accelerate market transformation. A frequent speaker at regional industry forums, Jing shares insights on sustainable development, green building and market transformation, and is committed to fostering collaboration across the built environment.
Prior to joining USGBC and GBCI, Jing led the Marketing & Communications function at CBRE China, a leading global real estate services firm. She also held regional marketing roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and China before the company became part of Marriott International.
Jing holds an MBA from the University of Manchester and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Iping Yang
Sustainability Manager
TAIPEI 101
Iping Yang
TAIPEI 101
Sustainability Manager
Iping Yang, LEED Fellow, is Sustainability Manager of TAIPEI 101 Tower, responsible for green building marketing and strategy in order to ensure the green leadership for TAIPEI 101. Iping is a sustainability expert specialized in LEED & WELL, CSR, SDG, ESG, and successfully helped TAIPEI 101 to achieve LEED v4 O+M platinum certification. Iping is also in charge of TAIPEI 101’s new business line for green building consulting including LEED certification and green property management.
Iping maintains strong relationships with key organizations internationally. She is currently Chairman of Taiwan’s official LEED Professionals Association, seed. She is invited to join CTBUH Expert Peer Review Committee since 2018. With Iping’s support, in 2019, TAIPEI 101 team helped CTBC bank to achieve LEED v4.1 platinum certification, and CTBUH recognized TAIPEI 101 as one of the world’s “50 Most Influential Tall Buildings of the last 50 years”.
Speaking at 2026 sessions:
Day 2
Connecting Carbon, Communities and Nature: Reimagining the Future of Net-Zero Connected CitiesSupported by
U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC, the U.S. Green Building Council, is the developer and owner of LEED, the leading program for green buildings and cities worldwide. Through LEED, USGBC is committed to a sustainable and prosperous future.
Hong Kong ranks sixth in the 2025 Top Countries and Regions for LEED outside the United States.
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General Enquiry Email Address: northasia@usgbc.org
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