The Dubai Financial Services Authority and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority brought together regional and international players in Dubai for the second DFSA HKMA Joint Climate Finance Conference, highlighting a growing push to scale climate focused investment across Asia and the Middle East.
The hybrid gathering drew nearly 250 participants from financial institutions, industry bodies, and global organisations. Discussions centred on the financial risks linked to climate change and the role of innovation in accelerating sustainable finance.
A key focus was how Dubai and Hong Kong can leverage their strengths in finance and technology to advance new climate related products and solutions. Speakers explored opportunities to support the energy transition and broader sustainable development goals across emerging markets.
The event also examined findings from the DFSA HKMA joint study “Scaling Sustainable Debt in Emerging Markets,” developed with BloombergNEF. The research outlines how sustainable debt can play a greater role in expanding climate finance across developing economies.
Supported by strategic partners including DIFC Authority, Nasdaq Dubai, and HKEX, the conference featured senior voices from business and financial services across the Asia Pacific and MENA regions, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for cross industry dialogue.
DFSA Chief Executive Mark Steward said the partnership is helping open new pathways for sustainable investment, noting the potential of tokenisation and emerging technologies to increase transparency and efficiency in climate finance. HKMA Deputy Chief Executive Darryl Chan stressed the urgency of coordinated action, adding that Dubai and Hong Kong are well positioned to connect markets and capital as green sectors continue to evolve.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
