Collaborative Efforts of Civil Society in the Asia
MORNING SESSION: Seminar on New Narrative and Practice of Sustainable Finance for Asia
Register at: https://luma.com/5t5k2o7n
Organizers: C Team, Climate Finance Network Thailand
Facilitator: Liu Xi, Head of Climate Change and Biodiversity Department of Vanke Foundation 👇
http://en.vankefoundation.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanke-foundation
Opening: 9:00-9:15
Opening remarks: Liu Xi, Head of Climate Change and Biodiversity Department of Vanke Foundation
Welcome remarks: Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Director, Climate Finance Network Thailand (CFNT)
Welcome remarks: Leo Horn-Phathanothai, Founder & CEO, Just Transitions Incubator (JUTI)
Keynote:9:15-10:35 20min/Speaker
1. China-Thailand Cooperation on Nature Finance
Bai Yunwen, Vice President, Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS)
2. Climate Finance Situation and Practice in Tailand
Thanida Lawseriwanich, Head of Research, Climate Finance Network Thailand (CFNT)
3. Climate Finance Situation and Practice in Korea
Donghyun Go, Head of Climate Finance Team, Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC)
4. Marine Conservation and Sustainable Blue Economy
Patrick Yeung, Assistant Director of Climate Action,Asian Venture Philanthropy Network(AVPN)
– Break 10min 10:35-10:50
Thematic Panel 1: 10:50-11:20 30min
Theme: The Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Advancing Green Finance
Facilitator: Qiao Feng, Director of the Climate Partnership Project, China Blue
Guests:
4 Speakers above
Thematic Panel 2: 11:20-12:00 40min
Theme: Opportunities and Challenges of Stakeholder Collaboration on Sustainable Finance of Asia
Facilitator: Qiao Feng, Director of the Climate Partnership Project, China Blue
Guests:
1. Li Yan, Director, Abundant Climate Action Institute
2. Ayleen Lippert, Climate Finance Researcher, Solutions for Climate (SFOC)
3. Ma Yuchen, Researcher of Nature Team, Greenovation Hub
4. Jasper Shen, Marketing Director, New Energy Nexus China
AFTERNOON SESSION: Exchange and Discussion on Regional Innovative Practices of World Heritage Sites in Responding to Climate Change
Register at: https://luma.com/idq4m3yj
Organizers:
C Team, The Siam Society
Facilitator:
Matthew Hu, Trustee – Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center
Agenda:
14:30 Opening
Opening remarks: Yifeng Liu – C Team, China
Welcome remarks: Khun Chulamanee Chartsuwan, Representative of the Siam Society
14:40 Keynote Speeches:
Speech 1: Practices for Sustainable Development at Heritage Sites in Thailand, Speaker: Khun Chulamanee Chartsuwan, Representative of the Siam Society
Speech 2: Observation on the Sustainable Development at World Heritage Sites in China, Speaker: Matthew Hu, The Courtyard Institute, Beijing, China
15:20 Tea break
15:40 Keynote Speeches:
Speech 3: Experiences from the Palace Museum Zero Waste Initiative, Speaker: Yifeng Liu, C Team, China
Speech 4: Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Shanxi’s Ancient Architecture, Speaker: Ms. Li Ying, Director for International Exchange Center, Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment, China
16:20 Tea break
16:40 Thematical Panel Discussion Session:
Theme: What is the Role of Heritage Sector in Mitigating Climate Change? How Could the Chinese Non-Profit Sector Work More Closely with Counterparts in the SE Asian Countries?
Guests:
Yifeng Liu, C Team, China
Ms. Ying Li, Shanxi Coshare Innovation Institute of Energy & Environment, China
Matthew Hu, The Courtyard Institute, Beijing, China
Khun Chulamanee Chartsuwan, Representative of the Siam Society
17:20 Closing Remarks
17:30 Event ends.
Date and time:
Monday, 29 September 2025 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue:
The Siam Society’s Auditorium
Registration:
https://luma.com/5t5k2o7n (morning session)
https://luma.com/idq4m3yj (afternoon session)
Venue:
The Siam Society’s Auditorium
Registration:
https://luma.com/5t5k2o7n (morning session)
https://luma.com/idq4m3yj (afternoon session)