6/8/2023 0 Comments Hourly news updates on summit![]() The aim is to create an unstoppable movement for nature, as it did when the world came together to tackle climate change. Historically, Earth Hour has focused on the climate crisis, but more recently, Earth Hour has strived to also bring the pressing issue of nature loss to the fore. Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organisations in more than 180 countries and territories to take tangible environmental action for over a decade. Refer to Annex B for the full list of supporting associations and chambers.įor more information, please contact: Marta Earth HourĮarth Hour is WWF’s flagship global environmental movement. The supporting partners are HSBC, Samsonite, Wing Tai Asia Retail. Watsons Singapore is the leading partner of the event. The venue is sponsored by Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Refer to Annex A for the full list of speakers.Įarth Hour Summit 2023 is organised by WWF-Singapore. ![]() The Summit will feature deep-dive keynote sessions on issues such as the requisite solutions needed for the private sector to tackle climate change and the role of green finance in driving capital towards nature-positive activities and to meet net-zero ambitions. The Earth Hour Summit is expected to draw more than 500 participants from over 350 organisations. That means every business has to move from awareness to action and collaborate with others to find innovative solutions, which can be implemented at scale,” said Chief Executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Victor Mills. It underscores that taking action to mitigate existential climate risks is everyone’s responsibility. “Singapore International Chamber of Commerce is proud to support this inaugural Summit. We are excited to support them for the inaugural Earth Hour Summit, providing the platform for thought leaders and decision makers to gather and deepen conversations around climate-related challenges as well as identify ways to achieve our collective goals,” said Meridith Beaujean, Executive Director of Sustainability, Marina Bay Sands. “For the last 12 years, Marina Bay Sands has been partnering with WWF for several key initiatives such as the annual Earth Hour movement and responsible seafood procurement. We want to encourage a robust exchange of ideas, as well as shed light on practical examples that the industry can adopt,” said WWF-Singapore’s CEO, Mr. We know the road to Net Zero cannot be paved alone and will require the participation of multiple stakeholders. ![]() “The Earth Hour Summit is the culmination of the work that we have done over the years in promoting collective action on climate. Minister also encourages business leaders in attendance to commit to sustainable actions, such as setting air-conditioners in all offices at 25-degree Celsius. Minister for Sustainability and Environment Grace Fu will deliver a virtual address at the Summit, highlighting the key role of businesses in addressing climate change, such as accelerating decarbonisation, investing in innovation and driving collaboration within and across sectors. This Summit is held against the backdrop of the nation’s recent commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and to reduce emissions to 60 MtCO2e in 2030. The Summit brings together CEOs, thought leaders and decision-makers from the private and public sector to discuss green transition opportunities and how participants can take practical action to address climate change. SINGAPORE, 2 March 2023 – WWF-Singapore’s (World Wide Fund for Nature Singapore) inaugural, in-person WWF Earth Hour Summit kicks off today at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Speaking at the Summit, Minister Grace Fu encourages business leaders in attendance to commit to sustainable actions, such as adjusting the temperature setting of air-conditioners in all offices at 25-degree Celsius.More than 500 CEOs, thought leaders and decision-makers from private and public sectors are attending the Summit.
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