Ecosperity Week 2021 Reinforces Global Calls for a Sustainable Recovery

• Themed “Tomorrow Starts Today – From Crisis to Opportunity”, this year’s Ecosperity Week will take place in Singapore from 28 to 30 September 2021
• Discussions at the event will chart a roadmap for a sustainable future and deep dive into the topics of decarbonisation and climate action, reimagining nature and resources, and sustainable investing and financing

Ecosperity Week 2021 will rally global business leaders, policy-makers, investors and civil society to take an urgent and collective response to the global climate emergency. Themed 'Tomorrow Starts Today – From Crisis to Opportunity', this year’s Ecosperity Week will provide perspectives on the critical pathways to address the existential threats of climate change and nature loss.

“The message from the latest reports on the global climate emergency is clear: we are at the dawn of a critical decade and need bold and urgent action to reduce emissions for a net zero world”, said Dr Steve Howard, Chief Sustainability Officer, Temasek.

“The public and private sectors must work together to advance new ways of doing business and divert significantly more capital and resources towards enabling a sustainable future.”

Taking place from 28 to 30 September 2021, Ecosperity Week 2021 is presented by Temasek and brings together seven other partner events. It will feature keynote addresses by Mdm Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore; Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies; Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Finance.

There will also be engaging panel discussions and fireside chats with global leaders from the private sector and civil society, including Mr Larry Fink, Chairman & CEO, BlackRock; Mr Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Ms Huo Li, Deputy Director of Corporate Engagement, The Nature Conservancy China Programme; Ms Akanksha Khatri, Head of Nature and Biodiversity, World Economic Forum; Mr David A.M. Wallerstein, Chief eXploration Officer & Senior Executive Vice President, Tencent Holdings; Mr Bill Winters, CBE, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank and more.

Strengthening the business case for sustainability

Two reports will be launched during Ecosperity Week, presenting the immense opportunities in sustainable development for the region, and the possible pathways and considerations for businesses:

• The New Nature Economy: Asia’s Next Wave report highlights the potential economic impact of climate change and nature loss in Asia, and makes the business case for nature-positive solutions in the region. It looks at the risks, opportunities and financing for a nature-positive economy in Asia. The report is published by AlphaBeta, Temasek and the World Economic Forum.
• The Southeast Asia Green Economy 2021 Report: Opportunities on the Road to Net Zero takes stock of Southeast Asia’s progress against its climate ambitions, highlights the imperatives and commercial opportunities on the journey to net zero, maps the landscape of green capital flows in the region, and the tangible individual and collective actions that can make the vision of a sustainable Southeast Asia a reality at scale. The report is published by Bain & Company, Microsoft and Temasek.  
   

Charting a roadmap towards a sustainable future in Asia

As part of Ecosperity Week 2021, BlackRock, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Temasek will convene the first-ever Singapore Sustainable Investing & Financing Conference (SSIFC) on 30 September to spark deep conversations about the drivers needed to catalyse sustainable investing and financing. The event will bring together key actors from the finance sector to discuss what is critically needed to accelerate ESG integration, sustainable financing and impact investing in the region.

In addition, Ecosperity Week 2021 partner events include:

• CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG) Catalyst, by the National Environment Agency (NEA)
• Food Resource Valorisation Awards (FVA) 2021, by the National Environment Agency (NEA)
• Global Compact Network Singapore CEO Roundtable 2021, by Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)
• Stewardship Commons, by Stewardship Asia Centre
• World Climate Forum ASIA*, by World Climate Foundation
• Youth Ecosperity Dialogue*, by Singapore Management University, Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Temasek Foundation                                                                                                             

*Fully virtual events.

Inspiring the next generation of climate changemakers

Ecosperity Week will also feature programme elements for a general public audience that are designed to inspire the imagination of a more sustainable future:

• A special edition of  Ecosperity Conversations: Reconnecting with Nature will feature world-renowned primatologist Dr Jane Goodall DBE, alongside young climate leaders in a panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on nature, the role of nature in sustainable development, and how today’s youth can become a force for nature.
• A three-part mini documentary titled “Climate Trailblazers: Reimagining Our Future” will explore the challenges facing our energy, materials and food sectors and showcase the emerging, innovative technologies that could us help us produce more with less emissions as our population and needs continue to grow.

Delegates will enjoy a hybrid event experience, comprising in-person plenaries at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, and a virtual platform for simulcasts and networking.

The event is supported by sponsors SP Group and PSA Singapore.

For more information and the latest updates on Ecosperity Week 2021, visit at our website or follow us on Facebook.

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About Ecosperity

Sustainability is central to what we do at Temasek, and Ecosperity is one of our key platforms for engagement and advocacy. The word “Ecosperity” twins ecology with prosperity, reflecting our belief that doing good and doing well can – and must – go together. We believe that governments, businesses, civil societies and individuals must work together to achieve an “ABC world” of Active and robust economies, Beautiful and inclusive societies and a Clean and cool Earth. Ecosperity Week is Temasek’s annual sustainability event.

For more information, visit www.ecosperity.sg or follow us on Facebook.

About Temasek

Temasek is an investment company with a net portfolio value of S$381 billion (US$283b) as at 31 March 2021. Our Charter roles as an investor, institution and steward shape our investment stance, ethos and philosophy, to do well, do right and do good. We actively seek sustainable solutions to address present and future challenges, as we capture investment and other opportunities that help to bring about a better, smarter and more sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, Temasek has 13 offices around the world. For more information on Temasek, please visit www.temasek.com.sg.

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Charmaine Chen
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