Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI)

On 5th December 2024, The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) was pleased to welcome ACCA, along with a delegation from the Beijing Institute of Certified Public Accountants (#BICPA) and the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) The discussions focused on empowering accounting professionals to seize emerging opportunities in sustainable development. #CASI is committed to fostering knowledge sharing and developing resources that enable finance professionals across sectors to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability. Through collaboration with international organizations and associations, CASI aims to enhance efforts to deliver impactful learning platforms across key sustainability domains.

🌍 Upcoming CASI Monthly Seminar Alert: Climate Transition Investing - Navigating the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities for a Net-Zero Future 📅 Date: December 19, 2024 ⏰ Time: 16:00-18:00 Beijing Time | 8:00-10:00 London Time 🌐 Language: English 💻 Format: Online 🔗 Registration and event page: https://lnkd.in/gPAv729j We invite you to the CASI-GIP Joint Webiner, co-hosted by the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), Green Investment Principles (#GIP), and Neuberger Berman. The transition to a low-carbon economy is not just a necessity but a significant investment opportunity. This seminar offers a deep dive into the world of climate transition investing, providing insights into how to navigate its challenges and seize the opportunities on the path to a net-zero future. 🌟Key Discussion Points: Understanding Market, Technical, and Policy Challenges 🌟Exploring Opportunities for Impact and Growth: Delve into strategies that can accelerate the transition to sustainable finance, ensuring a just and equitable move towards global sustainability goals. 🌟Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders like Charles Nguyen, CFA from Neuberger Berman, Vanessa Havard-Williams from UK Transition Finance Market Review, and other distinguished panelists from financial institutions and think tanks. Join us to gain valuable insights into the future of investing in a sustainable, low-carbon world and engage in a thought-provoking discussion moderated by experts leading the way in Climate Transition Investing. #CASISeminer #ClimateTransition #TransitionInvesting #SustainabilityFinance #Webiner

💡 ASEAN-China Forum 2024 Highlights   On November 28, 2024, Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI and President of IFS, attended the ASEAN-China Forum. This prestigious event was hosted by the Centre on Contemporary China and the World, The University of Hong Kong, bringing together over 100 distinguished thought leaders, and government and industrial representatives from Hong Kong, mainland China, and ASEAN countries.   The forum, moderated by Shi Han and featuring Dr. Ma and other panelists including Christine Loh and Anindya Novyan Bakrie, focused on identifying sustainable pathways for energy and development within the ASEAN region. The panel advocated for a comprehensive strategy that integrates policy, technology, and financial mechanisms to support sustainable growth. Speakers emphasized the crucial role of capacity building in ASEAN and other emerging markets, which need to embark on a rapid transition towards renewable energy sources.   A key issue highlighted during the dialogue was the uneven distribution of green investment globally. Despite considerable investments in green projects within OECD countries and China, there remains a huge financing gap in most other emerging market (EM) economies, including ASEAN.   Dr. Ma addressed one of the foremost challenges in emerging markets is the scarcity of bankable green projects that can attract MDB and private-sector financing. He said many projects presented to financial institutions do not meet the minimum requirements for financial feasibility, lack credible offtake agreements, and have limited management track record and expertise to manage project-related risks. In response to this and other capacity challenges, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) was launched in 2023 and has since provided learning programs to over 5000 participants from EMDEs. CASI has already developed some e-learning modules on “origination of green projects”, and will further expand the knowledge base on this subject going forward.   Panelists noted that China can be not only a major supplier of green products to ASEAN but also a major source of demand for ASEAN’s economic growth, as in the case of China’s outbound tourism. Speakers at the forum also highlighted Hong Kong's strategic position as a connector and facilitator for regional cooperation in areas such as trade, finance, advisory services, as well as development of regional standards.   #ASEANChinaForum #SustainableDevelopment #GreenFinance #RenewableEnergy   #CapacityBuilding #BusinessTransition  #CrossBorder #ASEAN #China #SustainableFinance  

First CASI Sustainable Investment Training/TA Service in Thailand! On November 27, 2024, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) marked its first CASI Training/TA Service in Bangkok, Thailand. The event saw participation from over 70 leaders and experts from major Thai institutions including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Finance, Thailand Board of Investment, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, among others. Conducted in collaboration with Climate & Company and supported by GIZ, this two-day session covered key topics such as sustainable finance policy frameworks, sustainability disclosure, transition finance, and climate resilience, tailored to address Thailand's unique challenges and opportunities in sustainable finance. Highlighting Thailand’s progress in sustainable finance, including developing a finance taxonomy for clean energy and green transport, the event also introduced the #CASIAcademy. This online platform aims to further enhance knowledge and adoption of sustainable investment practices across various sectors. The enthusiasm for continued collaboration with CASI, especially from entities like the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), underscores Thailand's commitment to leading sustainable finance and climate action in Southeast Asia. This successful event represents a significant step by CASI in strengthening Thailand’s capabilities towards building a resilient and sustainable financial ecosystem. #SustainableInvestment #CASI #Sustainability #Finance #Thailand #GreenEconomy #SustainableFinance #Training #CapacityBuilding

🌍Exciting news from HKMA's Sustainable Finance Action Agenda! CASI is thrilled to be a part of this initiative that champions a more inclusive approach to sustainability. Collaborating with a spectrum of organizations and stakeholders, we are dedicated to addressing the talent gaps in sustainable finance and investment. With 60+ CASI members including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) sharing their expertise, our goal is to cultivate a robust, inclusive sustainability ecosystem. By 2030, we aspire to train over 100,000 individuals worldwide, with a special emphasis on emerging markets. Looking forward to broadening our collaborations and impact, both within Hong Kong and across the globe, as we pioneer the future of sustainable finance.  🌱 #GreenFinance #Sustainability #SustainableFinance #CASI #NetZero #HongKong

🤝 CASI Recognized as Global Partner by ISSB to Enhance Capacity Building for Sustainability Disclosure We are pleased to announce that on November 21, 2024, during the Beijing International Sustainability Conference, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) was officially designated as a global partner by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). This collaboration signifies a strengthened commitment to enhancing sustainability disclosures worldwide. CASI is eager to engage with the ISSB’s leadership through our initiatives, including the CASI Sustainability Forum and CASI Seminars, and to develop educational resources that integrate ISSB’s expert insights. 🌐 Together, CASI and the ISSB are dedicated to advancing the standards of sustainability practices. #Sustainability #Finance #Investment #ISSB #CASI #Partnership #GlobalImpact

🤝 CASI member Silk Road Fund visits the CASI office On November 19, 2024, the CASI team welcomed one of its founding members - Silk Road Fund to the office. The delegation was led by Silk Road Fund Chairwoman Ms. Zhu Jun and several department heads. A key highlight of the meeting was the introduction of the CASI Academy—an innovative e-learning platform dedicated to sustainable finance. This new platform, launched last week at COP29 in Baku, now hosts 18 modules, covering key aspects of sustainable finance market. Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI, invited Silk Road Fund to use these CASI modules to train its staff members. CASI invites all members and partners to explore the usage of these educational modules for capacity building within their organizations and to help disseminate them to clients. #CASI #SustainableFinance #Elearning #SilkRoadFund #CapacityBuilding  #CASIAcademy

🌐 Peter Drysdale of the Australian National University Delegation meets Ma Jun On November 19, 2024, Prof. Peter Drysdale led a delegation from The Australian National University to the CASI office, where they engaged in fruitful discussions with Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) and President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS). The meeting centered on exploring potential collaborations between Australia and China on sustainable finance taxonomy, and, more broadly, on initiating an expert dialogue between the two countries’ experts on climate-related finance and trade issues. Shiro Armstrong, Tim Coghlan, Patrick Xue, Maddy McDonald #GreenFinance #Sustainability #ANU #CASI #Australia #China 

On November 18, Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) and President of the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS), met with Arnaud Delestienne, Director of International Capital Markets and Member of the Executive Committee at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Ms. Fang Zhang, the Regional Head of Asia Pacific at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange also attended the meeting. During the meeting, they explored strategies to enhance the partnership between CASI and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, focusing on capacity building in areas such as sustainable stock exchange. Dr. Ma shared the progress of IPSF work on the Common Ground Taxonomy (#CGT) and its recent upgrade to the Multi-jurisdiction Common Ground Taxonomy (#MCGT). He suggested that the Luxembourg Stock Exchange could explore ways to help disseminate information on MCGT-aligned Chinese and EM green financial products to the international market. #Luxembourg #MCGT #CGT #taxonomy #StockExchange #CapacityBuilding #SustainableFinance #GreenFinancial

📣 CASI Sustainability Forum at COP29 Azerbaijan The Capacity-building Alliance for Sustainable Investment (CASI) co-hosted with the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and the Azerbaijan State University of Economics • UNEC, successfully concluded the CASI Sustainability Forum for COP29 - "Creating the Highway for Sustainable Finance" on 15 Nov 2024 in Baku. Supported by the Azerbaijan COP29 Presidency, the COP29 High-level Champion for Climate Action, and the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan – AZPROMO, the event emphasized Azerbaijan's leadership in advancing sustainable finance in developing nations. 🌏 With over 150 in-person participants from more than 20 jurisdictions, including Central and West Asia and global experts, the forum hosted more than 30 distinguished speakers discussing topics included Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Finance, Sustainability Disclosure, Financing for Low-GHG Transition, Carbon Pricing and Trading, and the Roles of the G20, International Organizations, Sovereign Wealth Funds. 💡 Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI and President of IFS, highlighted the strategic importance of capacity building in sustainable finance, setting a goal to train 100,000 green finance professionals by 2030. 💡 Dr. Huseyn Hasanov Vice Rector of UNEC, discussed the rising sustainability awareness in Azerbaijan, especially significant as the host of COP29. 💡During the keynote sessions, Mr. Erik Solheim and Mr. Shahin Mahmudzade, CFA, emphasized the need for supportive policies and a robust legal framework to foster green investments. 💡 Dr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, underscored the critical need for climate finance and policy to maintain global warming within 1.5°C, noting the key role of the private sector and green technology innovation. 📈 Looking forward, the initiative plans of CASI to expand with upcoming Sustainability Forums in South Africa and Malaysia in the first half of next year. For a comprehensive overview of the event: https://lnkd.in/g3Q4JB87. 🎥The full recording of this event will be available shortly. Stay tuned! Supporting Organisation: APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association) #COP29 #Sustainability #Finance #GreenEconomy #CASIForum #Azerbaijan #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #Leadership #Innovation