Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Join the AIGCC team! These positions are still available: 1) Development & Philanthropy Manager 👉 https://bit.ly/3WTFLrX 2) Senior Manager, Japan - Energy Transition 👉 https://bit.ly/3W3Ke9g . . . #jobs #greenjobs #climatejobs #philanthropy #energytransition #japan #nonprofit #notforprofit #hiring #jobvacancies #jobvacancy #Japanjobs

Last call! Register for our investor briefing today at Principles for Responsible Investment's #PRIinPerson, in collaboration with Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM). See you there!

AIGCC is partnering with Macquarie Group and TransitionZero for an insightful ASEAN Power Grid modeling at the next Energy Transition Working Group Meeting. TransitionZero will present key findings from their latest study on the ASEAN grid network. Through their data-driven techno-economic model, they will show how partners can navigate regional energy challenges and make informed long-term decisions.  📅 Thursday, 24 October  ⏰ 3:30pm to 5.00pm SGT 📍 Hybrid (online & in-person in Singapore) Contact Joy Wang (joy.wang@aigcc.net) if you're interested to join this session (investors only). As in-person capacity is limited, we will review your request and follow up with further details.

🌏♻️ We're proud to announce the successful launch of Catalyze Climate, a first-of-a-kind Climate Finance Lab that aims to accelerate global #decarbonization and strengthen #climate resilience last week in #Singapore. 💡The theme of the event was around “Bridging the Financing Gap: A Systems Investing Approach for Emerging Climate Infrastructure Advancement.” ⚡We are grateful to our speakers, presenters, and moderator: - Anisa Keeratiworanan, Director - Private Equity, Fullerton Fund Management - Vivek Pathak, Regional Chief Risk Officer, IFC - International Finance Corporation - Assyl Ikhsan, Executive Director - Transition Finance, Standard Chartered Bank  - Jing (Jane) Ge, Managing Partner, Vectors Capital - Jugnu Pati, Investment Specialist - Fund Manager, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ventures - David H. Lim, Associate Director - Sustainable Finance, AVPN Executed by the team at Catalyze Climate: Pavina Adunratanasee Naman Lahoti Wanwipa Siriwatwechakul The paneldiscussion highlighted the importance of patient capital and long-term commitment from investors, given the often extended timelines associated with developing and #scaling #climatetech. Some of the key takeaways include: 1️⃣Unlocking market demand industrial decarbonization: - Addressing the downstream impact of carbon tax regulations such as Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on hard-to-abate sector suppliers in #Asia. - #Industrial incumbents and #strategics were identified as a critical stakeholder in unlocking demand by signing #offtakes with tech suppliers, as wider deployment of tech can drive down costs through iteration and learning curves. 2️⃣ The role of traditional investors and allocators in unlocking catalytic funding for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) assets according in a systems investment ecosystem: - Various financing buckets for FOAK projects were identified including the strategic use of public and philanthropic funds in #blendedfinance can have a significant multiplier effect in crowding in catalytic private capital.  - Each layer of funding can help unlock the next, with credibility from philanthropic/catalytic funders or government backing helping to de-risk projects enough to unlock #projectfinance. 3️⃣De-risking emerging climate infrastructure and improving bankability of projects to enable their transition into the mainstream market: - New deal structures are emerging to mitigate risk for #buyers, such as "risk sharing" where a pool of off takers commit to a pool of climate technologies. - Carbon markets are a critical mechanism in facilitating #decarbonization financing in the region and several lessons that can be applied from the #EU Emissions Trading Scheme. 🚀We’d like to thank our event partners for their incredible support Vectors Capital, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), AVPN and SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Our Investor Practice Director, Monica B., will be speaking at the 2024 Principles for Responsible Investment's #PRIinPerson on 'Green Commitments' at PRI’s Academic Network. Bringing in practical application of research for investors, covering key areas such as #netzero commitments, #disclosure, and #stewardship. Learn more about PRI's Academic Network: https://lnkd.in/ghVwpTvu

Join us on the 30th of October for the ASIFMA's 5th Annual Sustainable Finance Conference. The second panel in the afternoon will delve deep into the Regulatory Trends in Supporting Transition Planning and Finance: Looking Ahead at the Next Phase of Sustainability.   As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainability, understanding the role of regulators in transition finance is more crucial than ever. Our expert panel will delve into key topics surrounding this vital subject, including: • The Role of Regulators: How can regulators effectively support transition planning and finance? • Incentives vs. Mandates: What is the right balance to encourage industry participation? • Critical Focus Areas: Identifying the most pressing areas for regulatory attention. • Regulations vs. Business-Driven Initiatives: How can businesses align with regulatory frameworks? • Supporting the Broader Transition Agenda: What role can regulations play in advancing sustainability goals? This discussion aims to foster a deeper understanding of how regulatory frameworks can stimulate the market while maintaining accountability and protecting investor interests. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders and contribute to the conversation on sustainable finance!   REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gtY5kAZS Panellists: Tayakorn Jitrakuldhacha Michael Tang Sunil T. S. Nair Yanmeng Dong Eugene Wong Platinum Sponsor: DBS Bank Gold Sponsor: Citi S&P Global Societe Generale Silver Sponsor: OCBC Endorsers: Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) AIMA - The Alternative Investment Management Association The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Civic Exchange 思匯政策研究所 CFA Institute European Chamber of Commerce Friends of the Earth Hong Kong Trustees' Association (HKTA) Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) #ASIFMASustainableFinance2024  

Next Monday (Oct 7 2024), AIGCC and Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) will be co-hosting a Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in Person 2024 Side Event on #decarbonisation and #energytransition plans in ASEAN.   This investor briefing will feature: ➡️  Case studies on progress across Asian Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) ➡️ The challenges and the importance of market nuances to mobilise capital and transition finance ➡️ Learnings from past corporate engagements and policy dialogues 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g47andqY 📅 Monday, 7 October ⏰ 4:30pm to 5.30pm 📍 Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Canada #PRIinPerson

Against the backdrop of an evolving policy and investment landscape in Asia, resourcing and internal capacity building amongst investors continues to be important. AIGCC is pleased to join the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC) as a supporter member. At New York Climate Week last week, GCBC launched the beta version of a new Digital Platform (www.capacity-building.org), designed to support the climate transition around the world – particularly in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It aims to significantly increase the availability and effectiveness of climate finance capacity-building resources and programs for financial institutions and professionals. GCBC members include UN agencies, MDBs, private finance institutions, and philanthropic organisations. #GCBC #EMDE #emergingmarkets #developingeconomies #climatefinance #capacitybuilding #climatetransition #NYCW

🌍 Happening Tomorrow! 🌍 Tomorrow, we will be hosting a webinar with our fellow Founding Partners of the Investor Agenda to share more information about the 2024 #GlobalInvestorStatement.    Our Policy Director Anjali Viswamohanan will be speaking at 3 PM SGT/HKT to share more information about the policies called for in the Global Investor Statement, the impact it has had over the years and how investors can get involved.    📝 Register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/4e1aMzW 👉 Read about the 2024 #GlobalInvestorStatement : https://bit.ly/3ZlZGRA

Hundreds of investors from around the world have already signed the 2024 #GlobalInvestorStatement. Don’t miss out on being a part of the Investor Agenda’s most comprehensive statement to governments yet. Find out more and sign up:  👉 Press release: https://bit.ly/3ZlZGRA   👉 2024 Global Investor Statement and sign on page: https://lnkd.in/eSjmaNsH 📝 Register for the webinar (1 Oct 2024 | 3 PM SGT/HKT): https://bit.ly/4e1aMzW The Investor Agenda is a collaboration between Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, CDP, Ceres, Inc.,  Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), Principles for Responsible Investment and  United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI).