International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance 2023
The International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance – a collaboration between Sim Kee Boon Institute (SKBI) for Financial Economics at Singapore Management University, the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, and the Climate Governance Initiative, with support from the Singapore Green Finance Centre – brought together academic experts, practitioners and board directors from around the world to discuss the latest developments and thinking on board governance of environmental and social issues. The conference provided rich insights on ESG from academics and directors from 23 different countries, multiple disciplines and all continents.

Key Event Outputs
Please find below some key event outputs, regional reports and speaker summaries:
- Summary Video from the conference
- Summary Report: International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance
- Press Release: Inaugural International Conference on ESG and Climate Governance
Region Reports
Speaker Summaries
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Speaker Summary: Cristián Rodríguez-Chiffelle
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Speaker Summary: Dr Emily Webster(†)
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Speaker Summary: Dr Fay Abdulla al Khalifa
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Speaker Summary: Julia Qian Mao
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Speaker Summary: Mumbi Maria Wachira
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Speaker Summary: Professor Cintia Külzer-Sacilotto
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Speaker Summary: Professor Enase Okonedo
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Speaker Summary: Professor Ivan Diaz-Rainey
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Speaker Summary: Professor Rajiv Lall
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Speaker Summary: Professor Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim
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Speaker Summary: Professor Simon Learmount
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Speaker Summary: Professor Umakanth Varottil
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