Upcoming Events:

Even as the world comes to terms with Covid-19, other pressing global issues such as climate change and the global warming it entails remain to be addressed. How will our quality of life be affected, and can we proceed along with our current trajectory of economic growth and development? Or would we now need to do things differently, to secure a viable habitat for ourselves and future generations? We have gathered a panel of experts in the field to broach this topic, and, in particular, delve into how Asian cities can rise up to the challenge of long-term sustainability. This event is co-organised with the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions. 16 November 2021, 9:00 - 10:30am SGT 9:00 am – 9:05 am: Welcome speech by Koh Lian Pin, KITHCT Chair Professor of Conservation, Director, Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions 9:05 am – 9:30 am: Introduction of the Speaker by Sing Tien Foo, Director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies Presentation: “Climate change and urban growth – The mitigation and adaption challenge” by Matthew E. Kahn, Provost Professor, Department of Economics, University of Southern California 9:30 am – 9:55 am: Presentation: "Climate change threats to urban wellbeing - The role of nature-based solutions" by L. Roman Carrasco, Assistant Head, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore 9:55 am – 10:15 am: Q&A session 10:15am – 10:20am: Closing Remark by Sing Tien Foo, Director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies

Note: By registering, participants should be aware that the Zoom session will be recorded throughout the program. NUS may use photographs and videos taken for NUS’ and its supporting organizations’ marketing/publicity purposes in print, electronic and social media. NUS shall not be responsible for photographs and/or videos taken by unauthorized persons during the program.

 

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The idea that companies should only care about maximising profits and making shareholders happy at the expense of everything else
is now quickly becoming passé. Global issues like climate change, inequality, poverty, hunger and other pressing problems require a
concerted response from all stakeholders, which includes businesses. As the theme of the e-seminar aptly asks, should we continue to
“do things right” in pursuit of diverse and often disparate agendas, or is it time for us to come together to “do the right things” – for
ourselves, our children, and the generations that come after? On this grand canvas of ambitious visions and unremitting efforts to make
the world a better place, what is the role of real estate and its practitioners? Join us on 23 November 2021, to hear from established experts
in the field as they share their insights.

23 November 2021, 4:30 - 6:00 pm SGT

4:30pm – 4:35pm:          
Welcome speech by Seek Ngee Huat, Chairman of IREUS

4:35pm – 4:50pm:          
Fire-starter: “Zooming in on the “S” in ESG: A Road Map for Social Value in Real Estate” by Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI Europe

5:00pm – 6:00pm:          
Panel Discussion
Moderator: David Dickinson, Senior Adjunct Research Fellow, IREUS

Panellists:

• Luca Bertalot, Secretary-General of the European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC)
• Lisette van Doorn, Chief Executive Officer, ULI Europe
• Han Hwee Chin, Senior Vice President, GIC Real Estate
• Mervyn Tang, Head of Sustainability Strategy, APAC, Schroders
• Niel Thassim, Managing Partner, Head of APAC, Private Funds Group, Brookfield Asset Management

6:00pm – 6:05pm:          
Closing speech by Sing Tien Foo, Director of IREUS

 

Note: By registering, participants should be aware that the Zoom session will be recorded throughout the program. NUS may use photographs and videos taken for NUS’ and its supporting organizations’ marketing/publicity purposes in print, electronic and social media. NUS shall not be responsible for photographs and/or videos taken by unauthorized persons during the program.

 

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Past Events:

24 September 2021