AlterCOP

THANK YOU Thank you to our 250+ speakers and trainers, our 50+ volunteers, and our 2100+ attendees for being part of the first ever AlterCOP in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and Cambodia. We are beyond grateful for the support, the conversations in the 130+ sessions, and the insights over the past two weeks. If you have missed AlterCOP, watch this space as we will soon be releasing videos on demand and insight papers so you can catch up on the essential conversations that took place. Climate action starts with a conversation. Let’s use our voices to spark change, inspire action, and raise awareness in our communities. We need to bring the conversation to everyone and onboard each and everyone around us.  Together, we can build a sustainable future - one conversation at a time, one action at a time. From all of us at AlterCOP, thank you Thank you to our sponsors for their trust and support: Teri Lim, Singapore Global Network, Susanna Hasenoehrl, Erica Low, SAP, Singapore Sustainability Academy, Esther An, Marilyn Cheong, Rena Tan, DNV, Brice Le Gallo, Lim Chung Yong, Isabelle Oh, Sidonie Viaud-Sharma, Microsoft, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth Singapore (CSP SG), Ann Tan, June H., DBS Bank, Melissa Heng, Sameer Khan, FCT, Samika Biswasroy, Traveloka, Loic Dujardin, Wavestone, Christopher Chitty, Jean-Baptiste Blondel #climateaction #sustainabilityaction #greenfuture

Insights from AlterCOP  - Dr. Simon JD Schillebeeckx Last Tuesday, November 19th, during our spotlight program, a central takeaway from the session was the urgent need to shift our focus from verifying additionality to achieving tangible impacts on the ground. Time is a critical factor, and by prioritizing measurable outcomes over verification processes, we can unlock broader funding opportunities to support critical initiatives now. Thank you to everyone for the enriching exchanges and our speakers for continuing to challenge the status quo and making the important headlines on climate change be heard. You still have a chance to be part of the conversation. Book your ticket for our final day: https://lnkd.in/gDMSEW7F

🚨 Last chance to be part of #COP29! 🚨 The historic Finance COP wraps up today, and we’re closing with a critical focus: Transport & Supply Chain 🌍. Today’s theme delves into the three pillars of transport—air, maritime, and inland—and how they align with sustainable mobility goals, including low- and zero-carbon mobility in collaboration with energy systems. Evening Highlight: Join us for an engaging session on the decarbonisation of supply chains and transportation, featuring perspectives from industry leaders, policymakers, and freight experts. Gain valuable insights into their sustainability journeys, challenges, and future opportunities. 💡 Speakers: KC Kasturi: Senior Director, Supply Network Operations, APAC, ME & Africa - Skin & Personal Care, Procter & Gamble Pei Hao Goh: Assistant Vice President, PSA Corporation Limited Prof S. (Vish) Viswanathan: Director, Centre for Business Sustainability, Nanyang Business School Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿: Healthcare Regional Sustainability Manager, DKSH Healthcare Michael Mulvenna: Global Head of Renewables, DHL Global Forwarding 🎤 Moderator: Ishita Dhamani: Supply Chain and Operations, EY Partner Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn and network with the best in the field! 🚢✈️🌱 💚 Secure your spot now for our final day: https://lnkd.in/gDMSEW7F #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #SupplyChain #SustainableTransport #COP29 #AlterCOP29

Day 5 at AlterCOP 29: Energy Transition & Decarbonisation in Focus On November 15th, we explored critical pathways to sustainable energy, delving into Singapore’s role in advancing decarbonisation across industries. Panels highlighted renewable energy’s impact on fossil fuel reduction, the importance of battery storage in ensuring energy resilience, and green hydrogen’s potential to drive zero-emission growth. Additional discussions tackled climate finance, carbon markets, and corporate commitments, with insights on engaging stakeholders in the journey toward carbon neutrality. For the evening spotlight programme, we had the privilege of having Dr Koh, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Manpower & Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment to explore further those topics. 5 Key Takeaways from Day 5: 1. Decarbonisation: an Urgent and Essential Goal Decarbonisation is not just an idealistic vision. The climate crisis demands immediate action because the climate crisis isn't waiting for anyone. The time to act is now! 2. Cross Border Collaboration: Powering the Planet with Renewable Energy Cross-border energy trading and collaboration could help overcome geographical limitations and optimise renewable energy utilisation across Southeast Asia. 3. Green Hydrogen's Role in Global Decarbonisation Green hydrogen is emerging as a crucial element in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors and addressing energy challenges in regions where direct electrification is difficult. 4. Incentivising Decarbonisation and Innovation Funding Carbon markets incentivise decarbonisation through various mechanisms such as emissions trading, carbon pricing, and emission caps. 5. Breaking the Chain of Inaction: Decarbonisation from Supplier to Customer Any company can also break the chain of inaction by engaging suppliers customers to start a movement.  Thank you to our expert speakers for renewing our lens on how we can influence and accelerate decarbonisation. Final chance! Book your tickets at www.altercop.com #Sustainability #COP29 #AlterCOP29 #NetZero #Decarbonisation #EnergyReset #FutureofEnergy #EnergyReduction #EnergyEfficiency #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy 💚 Secure your spot now for our final day: https://lnkd.in/gDMSEW7F See you tonight!

🌍 Highlights from Resilience & Adaptation Last week (November 13th), we dove into the pressing topic of resilience and adaptation in the face of climate change. Our speakers led a thought-provoking journey through Singapore’s and the region’s adaptation roadmaps, highlighting the true costs of climate change and its impact on corporations, communities, and natural landscapes. We explored effective approaches to building sustainability across diverse sectors. We learned from inspiring resilience practices and initiatives from India, as well as nature conservation efforts to create a resilient living environment as possible ways for sustainable development. 5 Key Takeaways:  1️⃣ Adaptation is a Necessary Complement to Mitigation Adaptation is not an alternative to mitigation but a necessary complement, as climate impacts will persist even with strong mitigation efforts. 2️⃣ The Economic Imperative of Sustainable Infrastructure Investment Investing in sustainable infrastructure is economically beneficial, with a high benefit-cost ratio, and essential for ensuring the continued functioning of cities and societies. 3️⃣ Advancing Youth-Driven Environmental Leadership Through YES, students become environmental advocates through peer learning, fostering increased awareness and engagement in environmental issues among younger students. 4️⃣ Localised Climate Adaptation: India’s 3rd Pillar of Growth With 121 agroclimatic zones in India one size doesn’t fit all. Effective adaptation strategies require integrating local knowledge and experiences with scientific insights. 5️⃣ Climate Adaptation & Community Preparedness for Climate Events Recognizing the importance of collective action in addition to government efforts, Singapore is engaging community leaders to foster community-level preparedness and response strategies for extreme weather events. Thank you for joining us in exploring the critical role of climate adaptation alongside mitigation efforts. From the economic case for sustainable infrastructure to India's diverse strategies, your engagement highlights the power of collective action. 🤝 🔈 You still have a chance to be part of the conversation. Book your ticket for our final day: https://lnkd.in/gDMSEW7F #Sustainability #IPCCWG2 #Resilience #ResilientFuture #ClimateAdaptation #COP #COP29

The Plastic Problem: A Call to Action 🌍 Did you know the first plastic polymer was invented in 1869, but the devastating impact of plastic pollution wasn’t widely recognised until the 1970s? If we don’t take action, mismanaged plastic waste, harmful to both health and environment, could double to 121 million tonnes by 2050. Join us this evening at AlterCOP29 to tackle this critical issue head-on. Together with leading sustainability experts, we’ll explore the global impact of plastics and the innovative solutions to address them. 🎙 Speakers: Mathilda Dsilva, Founder & CEO, Ocean Purpose Project Pauline Frison 法道琳, Executive Director, Second Life Susanna Hasenoehrl, Head of Sustainability Solutions Business, SAP Asia Pacific & Japan Gin Keat Ong, Director, Sustainability & Business Development, Envcares 🗣 Moderator: Luc des Vallières 🌊, Co-founder, Source Green 📅 Where & When? Singapore Sustainability Academy, Level 6, City Square Mall (next to Farrer Park MRT) Register for your FREE pass: https://lnkd.in/gq36zgNM Check out AlterCOP last session tomorrow on Transport and Supply Chain here  https://lnkd.in/gDMSEW7F 💬 How can we tackle plastic pollution and redefine resource management for a sustainable future? Join the conversation and be part of the solution! #ClimateAction #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #ResourceManagement #CircularEconomy #AlterCOP29

Insights from AlterCOP  - Paul Ark Tackling climate change requires systemic transformation across all industries and sectors. Bridging the gender funding gap is essential in climate finance, as women are not only among the most affected by climate change but also powerful agents of solutions. Inclusive green finance must be designed to meet the diverse needs of all stakeholders, ensuring equitable and impactful outcomes. Thank you to everyone for the enriching exchanges and our speakers for making the important headlines on climate change be heard. Let’s be part of the action! Join us in the last 2 days of #AlterCOP29 to tackle and hear more powerful insights from leading experts on climate change and innovative solutions for sustainability. 💡 Book your ticket for the last 2 days of AlterCOP www.altercop.com

Rethinking Tourism in the Face of Climate Change 🌴 For the first time, the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC) spotlighted the intersection of climate change and tourism with a dedicated thematic day. This marks a critical acknowledgment of tourism's dual role as a driver of economic growth and a sector highly vulnerable to climate risks. In island nations like the Caribbean, tourism contributes 14% of GDP and 15% of jobs (as of 2019). Yet, the very assets that attract tourists—coastal areas, islands, and natural wonders—face growing threats from climate risks such as severe storms, coral bleaching, and flooding. ✨ How can we build resilience while ensuring sustainable growth for tourism-dependent economies? Join us this evening at AlterCOP29 as we discuss how Singapore is innovating as a sustainable island city and uncover actionable insights for creating climate-resilient urban spaces. Keynotes: 🔹 URA Design Masterplan & Public Engagement 🎤 Wen Tung Chiu, Group Director (Research & Development), Urban Redevelopment Authority 🔹 Green Building Masterplan: A Lifecycle Perspective 🎤 Yiyang Li, Deputy Director, Facility Management Transformation, Building and Construction Authority 🔹 From Cool to Comfort: Building Resilience for a Warming World 🎤 Dr. Wolfgang Kessling, Partner, Transsolar Energietechnik & Visiting Professor, NUS Panel Discussion: 💬 Balancing Sustainability and Livability: Design, Governance, and Waste Management Panellists: 🔸 Dr Aiying Wang, Regional President (Envac) 🔸 Dr. Wolfgang Kessling, Partner, Transsolar Energietechnik 🔸 Wen Tung Chiu, Group Director (URA) Moderator: 🔸 Sadaf Ansari, Director of Studies, Ridge View Residential College, NUS 📅 Where & When? Singapore Sustainability Academy, Level 6, City Square Mall (next to Farrer Park MRT) Register for your FREE EVENING pass: https://lnkd.in/edCcp8Dy This session isn’t just about ideas—it’s about reimagining tourism’s role in a climate-conscious future. 🌍 Check out tomorrow’s session on Resource Management here  https://lnkd.in/gq36zgNM 💬 How can we transform tourism into a force for sustainability? Let’s discuss! #ClimateAction #SustainableTourism #UrbanResilience #Biodiversity #AlterCOP29

🌍 Last 3 days to be part of the conversation 🌱 Climate change is a challenge that demands systemic transformation across every industry and sector. At AlterCOP, we aim to spotlight the interconnectedness of critical sectors—tourism, resource management, supply chains, and transportation—and their collective role in building a sustainable and resilient future. Don’t miss the conversation and be part of the action. Book your ticket for the last 3 days of AlterCOP www.altercop.com 🌴 November 20: Rethinking Tourism in the Face of Climate Change For the first time, a dedicated thematic day at the UN Climate Change Conference spotlights the intersection of tourism and climate change. This pivotal discussion recognizes tourism's dual role as an economic driver and a climate-vulnerable sector. Together, we’ll explore strategies to build resilience and sustainable growth for tourism-dependent economies. 💡 November 21: Focus on Resource Management Tackling climate change is about more than reducing emissions—it’s about sustaining what sustains us. Dive into bold solutions for protecting water and food resources, the very foundations of life. In the evening, we shift focus to plastics, examining their global impact and actionable steps for change. 🚃 November 22: Decarbonizing Supply Chains and Transportation Our final day centers on the decarbonization of supply chains and transportation. Industry leaders and experts will share insights on reducing energy use, adopting low-carbon fuels, and building resilient systems. Join us for actionable takeaways to accelerate sustainability across these vital sectors. The last 3 days at AlterCOP brings critical sectors to the forefront, driving dialogue and action toward a sustainable and resilient future. If you want to join today, get your tickets here: www.altercop.com #AlterCOP29 #SustainableFuture  #ClimateActionNow  #TransformingSectors #SustainabilityInAction  #RethinkingTourism  #TourismAndClimate  #ProtectOurResources #WaterAndFoodSecurity #SustainableLiving #PlasticSolutions #DecarbonizeNow #SolutionsForChange

💰 Day 4 at AlterCOP 29: Green Finance & Investments 💸 It’s all about the #money, #money, #money. On November 14th, we examined Singapore and the region’s progress in Green Finance, covering key trends, regulations, and innovations in sustainable investments. Our panelists highlighted the challenges and opportunities in financing low-carbon transitions and shared practical examples of fintech’s role in promoting financial inclusion and supporting underserved communities through sustainable finance tools. We need finance for so many things; 🌡 Mitigation funds to reduce GHG emissions and achieve net zero goals: Estimates say that emerging markets and developing countries, excluding China, need close to $2.4 trillion a year by 2030 to meet climate goals. That is four times what is currently invested!  🌊 Adaptation funds to adapt our economy to the new reality: Climate adaptation is becoming more expensive as the magnitude of climate change increases. The UN estimates that countries may need to spend up to $387 billion a year by 2030! 🤕 Loss and damage: to repair after extreme weather events like storms, flash floods… Between 2000 and 2019, the world suffered at least $2.8 trillion in loss and damage from climate change – costing humanity around $16 million per hour! 5 Key Takeaways from our Day 4:  🤝 Collaborations for Sustainable Impact can enhance traction and effectiveness in addressing climate challenges. 👫 Addressing the gender funding gap is crucial for climate finance. Women are key as the biggest victims of Climate Change but also solutions creators and beneficiaries. Inclusive Green finance needs to be tailored to address the specific needs of diverse stakeholders. 🚫 We are not up to the challenge when it comes to financing Adaptation 90% to 95% of funds allocated to Climate action are for Mitigation, not Adaptation. The need to adopt complimentary approaches that combine both aspects are key to bridge the funding gap. 🌟 Singapore's Taxonomy Potential: Transition finance offers opportunities for Singapore to lead Asia's green finance standards.  💭 Inspiring Sustainable Finance: Beyond regulations, success stories are key to driving industry-wide change and replication. Thank you to everyone for the enriching exchanges on November 14th. A huge thank you to our astute speakers for illustrating how profit and investments can drive a positive impact on the climate challenge. 🔗 To learn more, book your tickets for week 2: www.altercop.com