CINGS Presents: Building Bridges in U.S.-China Climate and Sustainability Collaboration
1. Event Description
As the world gathers for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the urgency to address climate change and advance sustainability efforts takes center stage. With the U.S. and China as two of the largest economies and key contributors to global emissions, their collaboration is essential in meeting international climate targets and driving meaningful progress toward a sustainable future.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from global sustainability leaders as they share insights, discuss strategies, and chart new paths for a more resilient and sustainable future.
2. Keynote Speaker
Mr. Pedro Guazo, Representative of the Secretary-General (RSG) for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)
3. Organizers
China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS)
The China Institute Next Gen x Serica (CINGS) convenes next generation leaders with a passion for tangible social and environmental impact through connecting and inspiring like-minded leaders to create actionable change.
Founded in New York City in 1926 by American educators John Dewey, Paul Monroe, and Chinese scholars Hu Shi and Kuo Ping-Wen, China Institute in America is an internationally-renowned U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to deepening the world’s understanding of China through programs in art, business, culinary, culture, and education.
Serica Initiative is a New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising awareness of the Asian diaspora in America through storytelling and dialogue. Serica addresses Sinophobia, anti-Asian hate, and cross-racial solidarity, with its films incorporated into K-12 lesson plans and distributed via WNET Education.