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Sustainability Series

Accelerating Green

A series on sustainability convening ambassadors, ministries, and industry leaders to turn climate ambition into cross-border collaboration. The inaugural virtual conference drew an enthusiastic response across the diplomatic and business community.

2021

Inaugural Edition

3

Expert Panels

9

Panel Speakers

+5

Heads of Mission

The Event

A catalyst for green collaboration

Accelerating Green is a sustainability series organised by IN Diplomacy, supported by the Diplomatic & Consular Corps (DCC) Singapore, and sponsored by Olam International. Its inaugural virtual conference on 29 July 2021 brought together heads of mission and private sector leaders to share where sustainability can be integrated within supply chain and economic activities.

In her welcome, Sun Media founder and IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms Nomita Dhar framed the series as a platform for conversation and collaboration between countries, corporations, and communities. The conference was officially launched by H.E. George Tumur, Dean of the DCC and Ambassador of Mongolia.

Across three panels, ambassadors and chief sustainability officers set out national strategies and commercial practice, from green hydrogen and renewable energy to circular food systems and resilient cities.

While each one of us can contribute, through collaboration we can accelerate our green efforts. As a media company, we wish to be a catalyst for conversations and collaborations between countries, corporations, and communities.

Ms Nomita Dhar

Founder, Sun Media · Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, IN Diplomacy

Programme Highlights

Moments from the inaugural conference

National ambition met commercial practice as heads of mission and industry leaders opened the series.

OFFICIAL LAUNCH

H.E. George Tumur

The Dean of the DCC and Ambassador of Mongolia launched the series, noting Mongolia as one of the first nations to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals through its long-term Vision 2030 strategy.

Industry Address

Mr Douglas Foo

The President of the Singapore Manufacturing Federation outlined sustainability measures including the Manufacturing Alliance Transformation Office, a collaboration driving transformation across critical Singapore industries.

Bilateral Spotlight

H.E. Will Hodgman

The High Commissioner of Australia highlighted the Australia and Singapore partnership on low-emission fuels and technologies, including clean hydrogen and ammonia trials in port operations.

The Sessions

Three Panels, One Shared Agenda

Ambassadors and chief sustainability officers throughout nine speaking sessions, from renewable energy to the circular economy.

Panel One

Global Sustainability & Eco
Wakening In Asia

H.E. Will Hodgman

High Commissioner of Australia

Cooperation in Low-Emission Tech & Renewable Energy (Hydrogen & Solar)

H.E. Ignacio Concha

Ambassador of Chile

Cooperation in Green Hydrogen

Chrisnawan Anditya

Director for Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, Indonesia

Renewable Energy Resources

Panel Two

Supply Chain & Sustainable
Business

H.E. Modise Casalis Mokitlane

High Commissioner of South Africa

The Leap Forward Without Climate Change

Dr. Christopher Stewart

Chief Sustainability Officer, Olam International

Circular Systems in the Food Chain

Ms Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer, CDL

ESG & the Competitive Advantages of Sustainability

Panel Three

Circular Economy & Thinking
Out Of The Box

H.E. Kakhramon Shakirov

Ambassador of Uzbekistan

Integrating the SDGs into National & Regional Development Strategies

Mr. Aaron Olivera

Founder & CEO, EARTH 300

The Earth 300 Odyssey, Making a Difference

Ms Lauren Sorkin

Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network

Clean Energy, Climate Change & Conservation Risks & Opportunities

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