HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute – November Impact Month Recap

The Institute’s November Impact Month engaged a global audience of over 80,000 online and nearly 1,000 on-site participants. Media coverage, including digital reports by leading financial outlets and KOLs, surpassed 500,000 views, with in-depth features in media such as South China Morning Post, HKEJ, and CGTN, sparking worldwide discussions on sustainability.

2 November | Distinguished Lecture by Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Professor Sachs explored the architecture of a new global order and the future dynamics of China’s economy, attracting more than 30,000 viewers globally.

14 November | 2025 Sustainability Forum
Focused on global sustainability challenges and opportunities in AI, ESG, and climate strategies, the forum gathered over 380 academics, industry leaders, and policymakers from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas, alongside over 40,000 online participants.

21 November | HKU–Belgium Sustainability Conference
This forum strengthened sustainability dialogue between the two regions, highlighting key topics such as AI and warm glow theory, and attracted over 12,000 audience.

25 November | HKEJ ESG Forum 2025
Co-hosted by the Institute, the forum discussed future opportunities in sustainability projects and reaffirmed Hong Kong’s commitment to attracting investment for green finance transition. The event attracts over 200 onsite audience.

27 November | Fireside Chat – From Campus to Workplace: ESG Careers for the Next Generation
Co-organized by the Institute, HKU Business School hosts ESG Career Panel Discussion Connecting Students with Industry Leaders for a Sustainable Future.

In response to geopolitical headwinds and shifting global trade dynamics, HKU Business School hosted the Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture 2026 at HKU Loke Yew Hall on 7 October 2026, with Professor Mari Elka PANGESTU, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for International Trade and Multilateral Cooperation; and Vice Chair of the National Economic Council serving as the keynote speaker. Addressing nearly 500 distinguished leaders from the business, academic and public‑affairs community attending online and in person, Professor PANGESTU shared key strategies to safeguard ASEAN economies from global fragmentation, under the theme of ‘‘Navigating Asian Economies amidst a Challenging Geopolitical Landscape’’.

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HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute – November Impact Month Recap