Hong Kong & Dubai Held 2nd Joint Climate Finance Conference 2025 on 26th November 2025 in Dubai (UAE) Attended by 250 Participants, Theme is Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability
27th November | Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) held the 2nd Joint Climate Finance Conference 2025 on 26th November 2025 in Dubai (UAE) attended by around 250 participants, with the theme “Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability”. Announcement (26/11/25): “The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today (26 November) hosted the second Joint Climate Finance Conference. The hybrid conference, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, brought together nearly 250 participants across both regions. As the flagship initiative of the DFSA-HKMA partnership to support and enable climate finance in the Middle East and Asia, this year’s conference focused on financial risks arising from climate change and innovation. It featured a series of dynamic discussions on how the two regions can leverage their strengths in finance and technology to collaborate on the development and deployment of innovative products and solutions, to facilitate energy transition and other sustainable development goals of the region and beyond. The conference also provided a deep dive into the findings of the DFSA-HKMA joint research “Scaling Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets”, developed with knowledge partner BloombergNEF, on the role of sustainable debt in scaling up climate finance in emerging markets. Supported by strategic partners including Dubai International Financial Centre Authority, Nasdaq Dubai, and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, the conference featured distinguished speakers in business, commerce, and financial services from across the Asia Pacific and Middle East and North Africa regions. Their participation underscores the event’s role as a premier platform for cross-industry dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on initiatives that drive long-term value and responsible investment in the region. Details of the DFSA–HKMA Joint Climate Finance Conference can be found here.”
“ Hong Kong & Dubai Held 2nd Joint Climate Finance Conference 2025 on 26th November 2025 in Dubai (UAE) Attended by 250 Participants, Theme is Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability “
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Mark Steward, Chief Executive of the DFSA: “By combining our strengths as international financial centres, we are creating new pathways for sustainable investment and innovation. Tokenisation and other emerging technologies, which have been discussed in detail today, have the potential to make climate finance more transparent, efficient, and globally accessible – accelerating the transition across the Asia-Middle East corridor.”
Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA: “Dubai and Hong Kong are in a unique position to facilitate climate action across Asia and the Middle East, enabling economies in the region to capture the growth opportunities created by technology advancement in green sectors. With the window for decisive action narrowing, we must move fast to bridge the gaps between markets, between capital and projects, and between ambition and execution. The HKMA and the DFSA will continue to provide a platform for the much-needed dialogue and collaboration.”
Hong Kong & Dubai to Hold 2nd Joint Climate Finance Conference 2025 on 26th November 2025 in Dubai (UAE), Theme is Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability
10th October – The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) will be holding the 2nd Joint Climate Finance Conference 2025 on 26th November 2025 in Dubai (UAE), with the theme “Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability”. In 2024 September, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) held the inaugural Joint Climate Finance Conference 2024 in Hong Kong on 16th September 2024, with more than 240 attendees in the hybrid conference with discussion on Net-Zero Asia & Middle East Corridor, Transitional Finance & collaboration between Hong Kong & Dubai. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen strategic partnership on Sustainable Finance. Announcement (9/10/25): “The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (9 October) that the second edition of the DFSA–HKMA Joint Climate Finance Conference will take place on 26 November in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the flagship initiative of the DFSA-HKMA partnership to support and enable climate finance in the Middle East and Asia, this year’s conference will focus on “Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing Green Finance for Sustainability” and will reflect the shared commitment of Dubai and Hong Kong – two of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs – to shape the future of global finance through innovation, resilience and cross-border collaboration. The conference will feature a fireside chat between Mr Steward and Mr Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, focusing on how technological innovation, policy frameworks, and cross-sector collaboration can unlock the full potential of climate finance – catalysing capital flows toward sustainable projects and accelerating the global transition to net zero. High-profile speakers will engage in panel discussions on topics such as opportunities for greening the Asia-Middle East Corridor and how tokenisation can drive global transition. The conference will also provide a deep dive into the findings of the DFSA-HKMA joint research on the role of sustainable debt in scaling up climate finance in emerging markets. Strategic partners of the conference include the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority and Nasdaq Dubai. The DIFC Authority continues to embed sustainable practices into its core operations and built environment, promoting environmental responsibility. Nasdaq Dubai is the leading global hub for green Sukuk (Islamic bonds) and sustainable Islamic finance, attracting global investors committed to environmentally responsible growth. By convening policymakers, industry leaders, and global investors, the conference will serve as a platform to explore how regulatory foresight, fintech advancement, and sustainable finance can converge to create more inclusive and agile financial ecosystems.” Details of the DFSA–HKMA Joint Climate Finance Conference can be found here.
Mark Steward, Chief Executive of the DFSA: “As we look to the future, our partnership with the HKMA reflects a shared commitment to shaping a more connected, resilient, and forward-looking global financial landscape. ‘Transforming Tomorrow’ is more than a theme – it is a call to action aligned with the ambition of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to advance sustainable finance and innovation on a global scale.”
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA: “The Joint Climate Finance Conference is another step forward in strengthening the Asia-Middle East Corridor to facilitate capital and knowledge flows, to support the sustainable development of our regions and beyond, leveraging the roles of Hong Kong and Dubai as finance and innovation centres. We look forward to continuing to deepen our collaboration with the DFSA, in climate finance and other areas.”
Hong Kong & Dubai Held Inaugural Joint Climate Finance Conference 2024 in Hong Kong on 16th September 2024, 240 Attendees in Hybrid Conference with Discussion on Net-Zero Asia & Middle East Corridor, Transitional Finance & Collaboration Between Hong Kong & Dubai, Hong Kong & Dubai Sign MOU on Sustainable Finance
17th September 2024 – The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) have held the inaugural Joint Climate Finance Conference 2024 in Hong Kong on 16th September 2024, with more than 240 attendees in the hybrid conference with discussion on Net-Zero Asia & Middle East Corridor, Transitional Finance & collaboration between Hong Kong & Dubai. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen strategic partnership on Sustainable Finance. HKMA (16/9/24): “The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) concluded their inaugural Joint Climate Finance Conference today (16 September). The hybrid conference, which took place in Hong Kong, brought together more than 240 participants from financial institutions, industry associations, and international organisations across both regions. Under the theme “Building a Net-Zero Asia – Middle East Corridor”, the event discussed the demand for, and the gap in, transition finance, and explored the opportunity for greater collaboration between Hong Kong and Dubai. It highlighted the vision for the net-zero transition in each market, and for encouraging investment into the transition. The HKMA and the DFSA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further deepen their strategic partnership on sustainable finance. Through this partnership, both authorities will engage in enhanced cross-border dialogue, deepen the exchange of information on recent trends, and conduct joint research and events to further drive progress in this crucial area. The HKMA and the DFSA will continue working closely to promote sustainable finance, including transition finance. The enhanced partnership will support both regions in exploring opportunities to mobilise capital to support the green and sustainable growth of the wider economies.
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA: “Climate change is a global challenge that requires a collaborative response. Hong Kong and Dubai, as the sustainable finance hubs in Asia and the Middle East, and the key gateways between East and West, can and should do more together. The inaugural conference is our first effort to build a ‘Net-zero Asia – Middle East Corridor’. I look forward to many more fruitful collaborations between the HKMA and the DFSA.”
Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of the DFSA: “As we strive to achieve net-zero targets, it is crucial to establish strong partnerships that allow for the exchange of expertise, regulatory alignment, and the promotion of sustainable investment opportunities. The signing of this MOU with the HKMA represents a pivotal step in reinforcing the cooperation between Dubai and Hong Kong in climate finance. Through its ambitious Economic Agenda D33, Dubai is committed to leading the charge on environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Today’s signing is a testament to our shared ambition with Hong Kong to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon economy.”
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