对话香港金融发展局行政总监：从东盟到中东，香港应成为区域绿色资本枢纽

Core Viewpoint - The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is currently taking place in Belem, Brazil, highlighting the importance of sustainable finance for Hong Kong as it aims to become a global green finance hub to support the Belt and Road Initiative [3][4]. Group 1: Sustainable Finance in Hong Kong - Sustainable finance is crucial for Hong Kong, which is positioned as a key international financial center for China, focusing on sustainable development and carbon neutrality as national strategic directions [3]. - Hong Kong is already the largest green and sustainable finance hub in Asia and should leverage its international financial platform to serve ASEAN countries, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond [3]. Group 2: Green Technology and Trade - China is recognized as a global leader in green technology across sustainable development, product manufacturing, and energy sectors, which allows Hong Kong to play a vital role in financing green projects [3]. - As the world's largest exporter, China’s green trade-related financing is significant, and Hong Kong is capable of providing capital support for these green projects, extending from Hong Kong to the ASEAN region and potentially to the Middle East and beyond [3]. Group 3: Carbon Trading Expectations - The most anticipated outcome of COP30 is the carbon trading initiative, particularly the "Carbon Emission Trading Market Open Alliance" proposed by Brazil, which includes China, the EU, and the UK as members [4]. - Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to establish a vibrant carbon credit trading market that connects domestic carbon trading with global markets [4].