HKA seminar: decoding climate governance: insights for COP31 and pathways for mitigation and adaptation

Overview

As climate change continues to shape global policy and development priorities, climate governance plays an increasingly important role in guiding collective action towards a resilient, low-carbon future. Understanding evolving governance frameworks is essential for navigating emerging climate challenges and opportunities.

This seminar will explore climate governance from both global and China perspectives, as well as the evolution of international climate action and the policy frameworks on climate governance. The discussion will then move on to key topics in climate mitigation and adaptation, highlighting current priorities, challenges, and implementation pathways.

The session will also provide insights into the upcoming 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), offering participants a forward-looking perspective on emerging developments in international climate negotiations. Through expert sharing and professional dialogue, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the governance mechanisms shaping the global climate agenda.

Note: 
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• Registration will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to ICE members.
• Only successful applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail.
• Attendance certificates will be provided after 2 weeks of the event only if attendees attend the whole event. 
• The above is subject to change without prior notice

Adverse weather arrangement

The event will be cancelled or rescheduled to another date in the case of a black rainstorm signal, or typhoon signal no. 8 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory 2 hours prior to the event. The organiser reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event in view of safety or other considerations.

Programme