Asia Climate Summit (ACS) 2026
LOCATION
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China
START
Jul 7, 2026
END
Jul 9, 2026
The IETA Asia Climate Summit (ACS) returns in 2026 – bringing the region’s leading carbon market and climate policy forum to Hong Kong for the first time.
About ACS
Organised by IETA an co-hosted by FSTB (Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau), SFC (Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong), and HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange), ACS2026 will convene senior leaders from business, government, finance, and civil society to shape the next phase of carbon markets across Asia. The Summit on 7-9 July will combine regional insights with global perspectives, focusing on how market-based solutions can drive credible climate action, investment, and sustainable growth.
Through high-level plenaries and expert-led discussions, participants will gain practical insights into evolving regulations, emerging market mechanisms, and the infrastructure needed to scale effective carbon markets. ACS offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the policymakers, investors, and innovators influencing Asia’s climate and carbon market pathways.
Key themes will include:
- CBAM: Understanding Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and their regional implications
- CORSIA: Advancing aviation decarbonisation and global climate commitments
- Article 6: Enabling market integration and cross-border cooperation
- Carbon pricing and taxes: Strengthening incentives and real-economy impact
- Voluntary carbon markets: Scaling high-integrity credits that deliver measurable outcomes
- Digital infrastructure: Leveraging interoperable data, MRV, and verification technologies to support transparent, efficient markets
Speaker announcements and agenda details will be released in the coming weeks.
Join the Asia carbon market community in Hong Kong in 2026 and be part of the conversations shaping the region’s climate future.
For sponsorship or speaking opportunities, contact events@ieta.org.
