The Second UN Science-Policy-Business Forum for the Asia-Pacific Region will take place in Sri-Lanka as a one-day high-level event on 3 October 2023, reporting back to and supporting the 5th Session of the Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia-Pacific region.

The event will focus on the policy and investment measures required to empower a green structural transformation in the region – with focus on developing and least developed countries. It will also explore the barriers that need to be overcome, and the opportunities to be created to attract green direct foreign investment – covering public-private partnerships and investment in green infrastructure and the digital economy.

Top experts will convene under two key streams:

Session One: Putting Environmental and Social Governance into Gear in the Asia Pacific Region

Session Two: Future-proofing Economies, People, and the Planet – Harnessing the Power of Sustainable Infrastructure.

The Asia Pacific region is home to a multitude of islands and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) that combine vulnerability to climate change and economic fragility, making them a compelling case for targeted action and investment, particularly in green sectors. Sessions will explore the opportunities and challenges they face in the context of international cooperation, investment, policy, and means to fast-track green structural transformation and green technology empowerment.