COP26 in Glasgow was yet another reminder of the existential threat climate change is to humanity. And as the takeaways emerge following the gathering, the view is that countries continue to fall short of the commitment made at COP21 in Paris in 2015 to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5, compared with pre-industrial levels. In the Asia-Pacific region, the need to catalyze more private capital in support of climate mitigation and adaptation will be critical in the coming decades. With 85% of the region’s consumption still coming from fossil fuels, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, energy transition in Asia-Pacific presents obstacles but also plenty of opportunities in the coming years.

The Asset Events+, in association with abrdn, is pleased to be hosting a discussion forum entitled APAC Climate Change Progress & Obstacles in 2022. The forum will share insights on strategies investors use to differentiate their approach to net-zero portfolios across equities, fixed income and multi-assets, and identify the best performing ESG/sustainability strategies.