PwC conducted a study to evaluate nature-related financial risks for Singapore and other economies. The session will showcase key findings on sectors most at risk, offering insights into management strategies. It also pinpoints key sectors for businesses and investors to focus on when integrating nature-related risks into decision-making processes.

Private sector transition plans are increasingly recognised as vital to realising national and international climate goals. To achieve maximum impact, these plans must be developed in line with public policies and market expectations. This session explores how public-private leadership and collaboration can accelerate climate transition planning.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of global economies, yet many face barriers to accessing sustainable finance and ESG know-how. This session explores how innovative financing models, scalable ESG data frameworks and capacity-building initiatives can help ensure MSMEs are not left behind in the green transition. Accompanied by a launch, the discussion will also share the perspectives of key stakeholders in balancing affordability for MSMEs with financiers’ needs for reliable ESG metrics to combat greenwashing.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is critical to decarbonising global aviation, but scaling up remains a collective challenge. This session unveils the Asia-Pacific SAF Outlook 2025, a data-driven report by the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) and Argus Media, offering fresh insights into demand, feedstock potential, technology readiness, and investment flows. The panel will also explore how policy alignment, innovation, and financing can accelerate SAF deployment and foster cross-regional collaboration to make net-zero flight a reality.

An interactive session bringing together youth leaders, advocates, and representatives from youth networks to explore the power of community-driven climate action globally. Using the metaphor of a Global Community Garden, we will examine how policy, partnerships, communication, and capacity building create optimal conditions to nurture the growth of ideas and collective action for lasting impact.