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Time of event
09:50–11:45 Tokyo time
Summary
Fully implementing the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change will require $1.5 trillion in green financing annually through 2030, according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. At the same time, boosting green finance will be key to meeting Asia’s surging energy demand fueled by economic growth and increasing consumption.
This virtual ADBI session spotlighted policies for promoting green finance in Asia, taking place during the 96th Western Economic Association International Annual Conference. It featured presentations and discussion based on papers on scaling up green finance in the region published in an ADBI special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment and ongoing ADBI research.
Objectives
- Explore green finance trends in Asia
- Highlight policies for promoting green finance growth in the region
Participants
- Policy researchers, policy makers, and private sector experts
Output
- Enhanced understanding of conditions for green finance in Asia and ways to accelerate its growth
- Greater impetus for green finance research, dialogue, and collaboration
Partner
- Western Economic Association International
Conference Presentations
Presentation 1.1: Policy Support in Promoting Green Bonds in Asia: Longitudinal Multilevel Model |
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Presentation 2.1: What Matters for Private Investment Financing in Renewable Energy Globally and in Asia? |
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Presentation 3.1: Sustainable Finance in Japan |
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Presentation 3.2: Discussion of Sustainable Finance in Japan |
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Presentation 4.1: Regulatory Incentives for Green Bond Issuance in PRC |
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Presentation 4.2: Discussion of Regulatory Incentives for Green Bond Issuance in PRC |