In May 2023, during the fifth meeting of the Sino-UK Green Finance Working Group, experts from the International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF) visited the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, and the University of Sussex, where they actively participated in engaging discussions and fruitful exchanges with esteemed scholars across different disciplines. The focus of these insightful interactions revolved around the intricacies of sustainable finance.
During their visit to the University of Cambridge, Professor Wang Yao, the Director General of the IIGF, and Mao Qian, the Director of the International Cooperation Department of the IIGF, visited renowned institutions including the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), Judge Business School (CJBS), Climate Engagement Center, and Jesus College. Their visit was marked by a reflective review of previous collaborative endeavors, particularly in the realm of commodity supply chain finance, while simultaneously delving into the exploration of novel pathways and innovative models for future cooperation.
Furthermore, the IIGF’s experts also engaged in fruitful exchanges with scholars from the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford, the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Bartlett School of Sustainable Architecture at University College London, as well as the Law School and International Development Research Centre at the University of Sussex. The discussions centered around topics such as biodiversity finance, developmental finance, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations. The parties explored potential areas of collaboration and discussed ongoing research initiatives in regions like Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Professor Wang Yao expressed the firm commitment of the IIGF to enhance its collaboration with renowned British universities in the domain of sustainable finance during this visit, making significant contributions to the advancement of sustainable finance research in China and across the globe.