Focusing on Green Finance and Governance, Exploring Future Cooperation and Development, SMU and RUC to co-host a Global Forum
BEIJING, CHINA – 17 November 2023 – On 21 November 2023Singapore Management University (SMU) and Renmin University of China (RUC) will co-host a high-profile Global Forum on the theme of “Green Finance and Governance: From Commitments to Actions” at Culture Square, Haidian District, Beijing, China.The Forum is supported by the School of Finance, Renmin University of China (SFRUC) and China Financial Policy Research Centre (CFPRC) and co-organised by International Monetary Institute of Renmin University of China (IMI).Leading experts from Singapore, China, and global sectors convene at the Green Finance and Governance Forum, assessing impactful measures and commitments to address environmental challenges. Focused on optimising collaboration for a financially robust and environmentally responsible world.Explore green finance’s role in sustainable economies, fostering transparency, and balancing environmental goals with economic stability at the Forum. Panel on ESG coordination for enhanced economic welfare.RUC’s leader (to be confirmed) and Prof Timothy Clark, SMU Provost, will deliver opening remarks in the first part of the Forum’s programme.In the keynote speech segment, senior experts from the Ecological Finance Research Centre of RUC, SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), BNP Paribas, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as well as related policy specialists will share their insights.In the panel session, renowned professors from National Institute of Finance of RUC, SFRUC and Central University of Finance and Economics will discuss the future developments of the green finance sector with experts from SMU, RUC, Global Mangrove Trust, GREEEN and AIIB.The Renmin University of China-Singapore Management University Global Forum will provide an authoritative and open exchange platform for Green Finance and Governance issues in Asia and the world, and promote cross-border cooperation and sustainable development.Singapore Management UniversitySMU, a leading Asian university since 2000, is renowned globally for top-tier research, distinguished teaching, and fostering creative, entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. Exceptional, interactive education defines SMU’s approach.Home to over 12,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate professional and postgraduate research programmes, SMU comprises eight schools:College of Integrative StudiesCollege of Graduate Research StudiesSchool of AccountancyLee Kong Chian School of BusinessSchool of EconomicsSchool of Computing and Information SystemsYong Pung How School of LawSchool of Social SciencesSMU offers a wide range of bachelors’, masters’, and PhD degree programmes in the disciplinary areas associated with its schools, as well as in multidisciplinary combinations of these areas.SMU prioritises rigorous, impactful interdisciplinary research addressing globally relevant Asian issues. Faculty collaborates with international researchers, universities, and partners, leveraging the modern downtown Singapore campus for strategic connections.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Hashtags: #SMUSource: Singapore Management University (SMU)
