Hong Kong
Climate Week 2026
Science and policy for a carbon-neutral future
Asia's Premier Climate Gathering
Hong Kong Climate Week (HKCW) mobilizes the unique strengths in finance, technology, culture and policy to accelerate a just, inclusive and resilient net-zero transition. Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 Hong Kong Climate Forums, this inaugural Climate Week will take place across the city's most iconic venues and innovation hubs. We invite governmental and business leaders to come together in new ways—leveraging Hong Kong's global influence to bridge international expertise with local action.
By convening diverse voices and perspectives, HKCW invites governmental and business leaders, professionals, innovators, and the wider public to come together in new and inclusive ways—leveraging Hong Kong's global connectivity to bridge international expertise with local action, and to catalyze climate solutions that are relevant for Asia and scalable beyond.
Research
Interdisciplinary science across climate, energy, environment and society.
Education
Training the next generation of climate leaders, scientists and engineers.
Policy and Impact
Translating evidence into actionable policy for Hong Kong and beyond.
“The next decade is our climate crossroads. Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique geography and deep connections to Mainland China, we are building the scientific foundations and talent pipelines necessary to reach net zero. The journey to a sustainable future starts here.
Our Institute convenes a powerful network of over 60 faculty members from ten diverse disciplines. By uniting atmospheric scientists and engineers with economists, legal scholars, and public health experts, we tackle the most critical challenges of Asia’s climate transition.
Our collaborative research focuses on three pillars: accelerating energy decarbonization, fortifying coastal resilience, and reimagining urban livability for a warming world. We invite students, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders to join us in this defining work.
Prof. Fan DAI
Executive Director, HKU ICCN
From foundation to Hong Kong Climate Week
Institutional Foundation
- Establishing a research framework spanning six faculties
- Building an International Advisory Board
International Climate Dialogues
- Dialogue with California Governor Gavin Newsom
- Laying the foundation for Hong Kong as an international platform for climate exchange
Regional Influence
- Inaugural Hong Kong Climate Forum
- Reinforcing climate cooperation in the Greater Bay Area
- Launch of 1st taught postgraduate programme (MCGRM)
Industry Collaboration & Global Expansion
- CATL–HKU ICCN Joint Laboratory
- Zero-Carbon CATL Project
- Deepening cooperation with the UNFCCC
A New Phase of Internationalization
- Inaugural Hong Kong Climate Week
- iEarth project awarded RAISe+ funding
- HKU Zero-Carbon Campus Project
Distinguished Speakers
Leading voices from academia, government, and finance shaping the future of Asia. (Speakers are listed in order of appearance.)
Paul Chan Mo-po
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Financial Secretary
Xiang Zhang
The University of Hong Kong
President and Vice-Chancellor
Peng Gong
The University of Hong Kong
Vice President
Luke Wu
CATL
Board Director, Regional President
Jean Salata
EQT Asia
Chairman
Luanne Lim
Hang Seng Bank
Executive Director and Chief Executive
Ben Wong
Chief Marketing Officer for Greater China
Hao Xu
Tencent
Vice President, Sustainable Social Value
Be Part of the Movement
Hong Kong Climate Week is built by and for the community. Whether you are a policymaker, entrepreneur, student or curious resident, there is a place for you.
Attend
Register your interest and join main-stage dialogues, summits and citywide side events.
Host a Side Event
Bring the climate conversation to your community, campus or workplace.
Partner
Align your organisation with Asia’s premier climate gathering.
Preliminary Agenda
Opening · Cross-Boundary Consensus
Thursday, Mar 26
- 09:00 – 09:30Registration
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Opening Ceremony & Keynote Dialogue (invitation-only with limited public access).
- 09:30 – 09:50Opening Remarks
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · The Hon. Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary, HKSAR; Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor, HKU.
- 09:50 – 10:00Opening Keynote: Science, Industry and Innovation for Climate Action
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Peng Gong, Vice-President, The University of Hong Kong.
- 10:00 – 10:10Industry Insight: Clean Energy Technologies and the Net-Zero Future
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Luke Wu, Board Director & Regional President, CATL.
- 10:10 – 11:30Flagship Dialogue: From Business Leadership to Climate Leadership
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Moderator: Fan Dai, Executive Director, HKU ICCN. With Jean Salata (EQT Asia), Luanne Lim (Hang Seng Bank), Ben Wong (Google), Hao Xu (Tencent).
- 11:30 – 12:00Distinguished Keynote: China’s Ecological Conservation, Restoration and Carbon Sequestration
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Bojie Fu, Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- 12:00Lunch
HKCEC
- 14:00 – 14:45Bridging Global Climate Innovation and Capital — Opening
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Hong Kong as a Platform for Cross-Border Climate Solutions.
- 14:45 – 15:05Dual-City Synergies: Bridging Climate Policy and Innovation — From California to Hong Kong
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Ethan N. Elkind, Climate Program Director, UC Berkeley School of Law.
- 15:05 – 15:50Strategic Dialogue: Hong Kong as a Two-Way Bridge
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421 · Moderator: Olivia To, Invest HK. With Howard Lee (HKSTP), Amber Ren (UNEP), Ethan N. Elkind, Liming Tang (Geely).
- 16:00 – 16:45Climate Innovation Spotlight: Startups Powering the Net-Zero Future
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421
- 16:45 – 17:00Closing Remarks
HKCEC, Meeting Room S421
Working with leading institutions worldwide
Convened by the HKU Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality.
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