As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent, how should the resulting losses be calculated? With ESG concepts proliferating everywhere, which investment is truly green? In the face of the climate crisis, beyond slogans, what more can financial tools accomplish? If these questions resonate with you, then the 2026 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference, held from October 20 to 22 at the Shanghai Litan Cultural Center, may be the very problem-solving forum you have been waiting for.
This time, rather than dwelling on abstract concepts, the organizers have invited four experts who are truly taking action in their respective fields, aiming to dissect these thorny issues from a professional perspective.
When heatwaves become the norm, how do we accurately settle this "climate account"? Dr. Zhang Xiaoquan, Chief Representative of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) China, will explore "Extreme Heat: Loss, Damage, and Global Governance" on October 21. This is not merely a scientific warning about rising temperatures, but also about how to quantify the economic losses caused by extreme heat and how to establish fair governance mechanisms at the global level to address these unavoidable damages.
In the face of the climate crisis, is early warning alone enough? Xie Wenhong, Head of China at the Climate Bonds Initiative, will present "Global Climate Adaptation Strategies: From Early Warning to Action" on the same day. He wants to discuss how to translate scientific early warnings into concrete actions, particularly in the financial sector, and how tools such as climate bonds can channel capital toward areas that enhance societal adaptive capacity, so that "adaptation" is no longer an empty phrase.
When ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) becomes a buzzword, how can capital distinguish genuine efforts from greenwashing? Zhang Shunrong, Senior Director for Asia-Pacific at the International Capital Market Association, will share "Standards, Disclosure, and Capital: Building a Joint ESG Investment and Financing Risk Governance System" on October 22. In an era of information overload, he is committed to establishing unified standards and disclosure systems that give capital a discerning eye to identify true green value, avoid greenwashing risks, and make every investment more meaningful.
Finally, when we talk about investment, what else can we pursue beyond financial returns? Lu Peixian, China Market Representative at the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network, will explore "ESG and Impact Investing: Asia-Pacific Practice Strategies" on the final day of the conference. He will show us how, in the Asia-Pacific region, smart capital can generate returns while solving social problems, making "doing good" and "earning well" no longer mutually exclusive choices.
From calculating losses in the natural world to setting standards in the financial world; from macro-level global governance to micro-level investment strategies — these four speakers bring not only perspectives but also a "toolbox" for addressing future risks. Rather than watching anxiously from the sidelines, come see how others are breaking through. From October 20 to 22, at the Shanghai Litan Cultural Center, let us find the strength to navigate cycles through dialogue.
[Registration channel opens for a limited time]
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