WWF Singapore Earth hour Summit 2023

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050

This decade presents the defining moment in the fight against climate change. We cannot do this alone. Started in 2007 by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney to raise awareness of climate change, Earth Hour is now one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment across 190 countries

Singapore has recently committed to the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as well as aiming to reduce emissions to 60 MtCO2e by 2030 and peaking emissions earlier. The road to Net Zero will require concerted efforts from multiple stakeholders.

Towards this goal, WWF-Singapore will be hosting the inaugural, in-person WWF Earth Hour Summit. This summit will bring together 500 CEOs, thought leaders and high-level decision-makers from the private and public sector at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore to discuss challenges and opportunities to address the climate crisis.

Distinguished speakers and experts will shed light on practical examples and critical next steps to deliver on our collective climate goals. We will also discuss the challenges associated with the green transition and how collaborative partnerships can help overcome them.

Seats are limited, please register your interest below.

Virtual Address

Ms Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment,
Republic of Singapore

SPEAKERS

Mr Scott Beaumont

President Asia Pacific,
Google
(SICC Board Member)

Mr Vipul Chawla

Group Chief Executive Officer,
FairPrice Group

Mr Frederick Chew

Chief Executive Officer, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Chief, Public Sector Science & Technology Policy & Plans Office, Prime Minister’s Office

Ms Cindy Khoo

Deputy Secretary at the Singapore Prime Minister’s Office – Strategy Group

Ms Yuki Yasui

Managing Director, APAC,
Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ)

Mr Tan Boon Gin

Chief Executive Officer,
SGX RegCo
(SID Governing Council Member)

Mr Kelvin Tan

Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments,
ASEAN, HSBC

Dr Kirsten Schuijt

Director General,
WWF-International

Mr Manuel Pulgar-Vidal

Climate and Energy Global Practice Leader, WWF-International (President of the COP20)

Ms Tan Su Shan

Managing Director, Group Head of Institutional Banking,
DBS Group

Dr Hsien- Hsien Lei

Chief Executive Officer The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

Mr R. Raghunathan

Chief Executive Officer,
WWF-Singapore

Ms Elizabeth Clarke

Director of Conservation
WWF-Singapore

Mr Vivek Kumar

Chief Marketing,
Communications & Fundraising Director,
WWF-Singapore

Ms Kristina Anguelova

Head of Asia Sustainable Finance,
WWF-Singapore

Ms Swati Mandloi

Net-Zero Programme Lead,
WWF-Singapore

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AGENDA

13.00 - 14.00

Registrations

14.00 - 14.10

Introduction by Emcee

14.10 - 14.20

Opening Address by WWF-International

WWF International and Aspirations on the outcomes of the Summit

14.20 - 14.30

Welcome Address by WWF-Singapore

WWF’s commitment & Partnerships to Singapore on Net-Zero targets

14.30 - 14.40

Virtual Address by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Republic of Singapore

14.40 - 15.00

Highlight Speech 1

WWF’s commitment & Partnerships to Singapore on Net-Zero targets

15.00 - 15.50

Keynote Panel 1: Establishing Credibility in the Corporate Sector and Achieving Net-Zero

To maximise the private sector’s contribution in tackling climate change, clear and appropriate incentives need to be created. This would be achieved most effectively through a global deal establishing binding emission reduction commitments, creating greater clarity about the future carbon price. The nature of the policy incentives adopted to achieve emission reductions will also determine the scale and nature of private sector involvement.
Setting climate targets: Why is setting a credible, science-based climate target critical to real economy decarbonisation?
Focus on innovation: The green transition will require sectoral transformation such as energy and transportation. How can we balance between reduction and efficiency on the one hand and innovation on the other?
With the Net Zero target set in Singapore and growing ambition in the region, how important do disclosures, transparency and regulation become to monitor emission reductions?
Credible science and focus on research are more important than ever, who would be the key drivers to encourage this? Can the private sector play a critical role in this?

15.50 - 16.10

Reflections at your Table

16.10 - 16.30

Highlight Speech 2

Beyond Net Zero: What are the next steps now that we have a net zero target?
Addressing trade-offs: How do we collectively address a just transition where no one is left behind while ensuring climate action integrity and nature
preservation?

16.30 - 17.20

Keynote Panel 2: The Role of Finance in Real Economy Decarbonisation

Enabling real economy decarbonisation through finance: strategies for client engagement and the emergence of new opportunities
Focus on innovation: The green transition will require transformation in sectors such as energy and transportation
Role of nature-based solutions as a mitigation and adaptation mechanism
Climate change has been dominating global discussions. However, nature and biodiversity loss are intensifying, exacerbating climate issues. What is the role of finance in driving capital towards nature-positive activities and meeting net zero ambitions?

17.20 - 17.50

Closing Panel: Reflections on the Day's Deliberations and the Way Forward

Reflections on the day’s deliberations
Fractions matter: Many speculate that the current emissions trajectory will
miss the 1.5-degree mark.
What is needed to step up the momentum?
The way forward

Gallery

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Thank you for your interest in WWF’s Earth Hour Summit. We have reached capacity and are no longer accepting new requests.

Videos

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INAUGURAL WWF EARTH HOUR SUMMIT

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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050