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Asia Climate Summit - ACS 2026

7–9 July 2026

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CARBON MARKETS IN TRANSITION: POLICY, INVESTMENT, AND SCALE

 

The IETA Asia Climate Summit is returning 7-9 July 2026 - and for the first time, it’s coming to Hong Kong!

At a pivotal moment for carbon markets across Asia, ACS 2026 will convene policymakers, investors, and market leaders to explore how carbon markets, climate policy, and investment are evolving – and what comes next.

Organised by IETA and co-hosted by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC), and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), the Summit hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will deliver high-impact discussion, practical insight, and forward-looking perspectives from across the region and beyond.

 

KEY DISCUSSIONS


Over three days of dialogue, expect in-depth conversations on:

  • CBAM and its implications for Asian economies and trade
  • CORSIA and the future of aviation decarbonisation
  • Article 6 and cross-border market integration
  • Carbon pricing and taxation across the region
  • High-integrity voluntary carbon markets at scale
  • Digital infrastructure powering transparent, efficient markets

With Asia’s carbon landscape evolving rapidly, ACS 2026 will be a defining moment to exchange views, challenge assumptions, and connect with the people shaping policy and investment decisions. 


VIEW THE INFO NOTE & AGENDA OVERVIEW (subject to updates) HERE


 

A LOOK BACK AT ACS2025


Last year’s Asia Climate Summit in Bangkok brought together leaders from across government, business, and finance for candid, high-level discussions on the future of carbon markets in the region.

 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION


  • Interested in being a partner sponsor, please contact Lisa Spafford: spafford@ieta.org. Sponsorship opportunities available HERE
  • Attend as a Delegate, please contact the IETA Events team: events@ieta.org 
  • For media participation, please contact Badr Maallem: maallem@ieta.org 

 

MORE INFORMATION


Details

Start: 7 July 2026
End: 9 July 2026
IETA

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Expo Drive 1號
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong SAR China

Co-Hosts

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

Co-Host

Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC)

Co-Host

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Co-Host

Collaborating Partners

Asian Society Policy Institute (ASPI)

Collaborating Partner

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)

Collaborating Partner

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)

Collaborating Partner

Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB)

Collaborating Partner

International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP)

Collaborating Partner
  • icapcarbonaction.com
  • International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP)

    Founded in 2007, the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) is an international forum for governments and public authorities that have implemented or are planning to implement emissions trading systems (ETS). ICAP facilitates cooperation between countries, sub-national jurisdictions, and supranational institutions that have established or are actively pursuing carbon markets through mandatory cap and trade systems.
    ICAP provides a forum to share and discuss knowledge and practical experiences with emissions trading and the design of ETS. Since its formation, ICAP has established itself as an ETS knowledge hub and its membership has grown to 33 members and 7 observers.
    ICAP’s work focuses on three pillars: ETS knowledge sharing, technical dialogue and capacity building activities. This includes the publication of reports and knowledge products on key ETS topics, the organization of workshops and webinars as well as courses on emissions trading for developing countries and emerging economies.

    If you have any queries, please contact Martina Kehrer, Administrative and Financial Officer: martina.kehrer@icapcarbonaction.com  

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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

Collaborating Partner

World Bank Group

Collaborating Partner

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