Forging a Shared Future in US-China Climate Action
1. Event Description
As the world convenes in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week 2025, the urgency to accelerate climate action and advance sustainability has never been greater. The United States and China—responsible for nearly 40% of global emissions and at the forefront of clean energy, technology, and finance—hold a decisive role in shaping the global pathway to a sustainable future.
Forging a Common Future in US-China Climate Action will bring together senior policymakers, corporate leaders, investors, and next-generation changemakers to drive forward solutions that transcend borders. This year’s forum expands beyond dialogue to highlight concrete partnerships, breakthrough innovations, and investment strategies that can accelerate the transition to net zero and long-term sustainability.
2. Event Agenda
15:00 – 15:15 Reception
15:15 – 15:20 Opening Remarks
15:20 – 16:20 Panel Discussion: Unlocking Business Value through Sustainability
Scott Song, Global Head of ESG Reporting and Financial Assurance, CBRE Group
Yubo Zhai, General Manager of ESG and Carbon Neutrality Division, NaaS Technology
Alfie Zhang, Assistant Secretary General, Zijiang Foundation
Tim Zhang, Global ESG Controller, Herbalife
16:20 – 17:20 Panel Discussion: The Future of Capital in Climate and Sustainability
Andrew Chang, Chief Growth Officer, New Energy Nexus
Jane Ge, Founder & Managing Partner, Vectors Capital
Thomas Shiekman, SVP, Intralink
17:20 – 18:00 Networking
3. Event Organizors
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.
Young China Watchers (YCW) is a dynamic group of China-focused young professionals. Through regular roundtables and talks with senior figures in the China academic, policy and business communities, it provides a chance for engaged individuals to interact and discuss the most pressing issues emerging from China today. Through our growing global network, we seek to foster the next generation of China thought-leaders.
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.