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Carbon Economics Salon at PHBS Shenzhen spotlights Asia‑Pacific climate‑trade nexus, drawing nearly 100 experts

Executive summary: Carbon Economics Salon held at PHBS in Shenzhen on July 29 2026, convening roughly 100 academics, policymakers and industry leaders to examine the climate‑trade nexus affecting the Asia‑Pacific region. Reflects rising pressure on APAC economies to align trade policies with climate goals, influencing investment, regulation and supply chain decisions.

Who is involved: PHBS (Peking University HSBC Business School) organizers, participants from academia, government agencies and corporate sustainability officers.

Likely next: Outcomes may feed into regional policy forums and could spur follow‑up workshops or joint research initiatives on carbon pricing and trade metrics.

The event, held on July 29 2026 at the Peking University HSBC Business School in Shenzhen, brought together academics, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss how climate considerations are reshaping trade policies in the Asia‑Pacific region. Participants exchanged views on carbon pricing, supply‑chain decarbonisation and potential alignment of regional trade agreements with international climate commitments. The salon is part of a recurring series that has convened similar gatherings in June and July 2026, indicating sustained institutional focus on the climate‑trade intersection.

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