HIT co-hosts 2nd International Conference on Climate Leadership, launching the Climate Leadership Initiative

Skip to Content News Archives Economy Energy Oil & Gas Renewables Electric Vehicles Mining Commodities Agriculture Real Estate Mortgages Mortgage Rates Finance Banking Insurance Fintech Cryptocurrency Work Wealth Smart Money Wealth Management Investor Personal Finance Family Finance Retirement Taxes High Net Worth FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials More Innovation Information Technology FP500 Podcasts Small Business Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Financial Post Store Obituaries Place a Notice Advertising Advertising With Us Advertising Solutions Postmedia Ad Manager Sponsorship Requests Classifieds Place a Classifieds ad Working Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ News Economy Energy Mining Real Estate Finance Work Wealth Investor FP Comment Executive Women Puzzmo Newsletters Financial Times Business Essentials This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.HomeGlobeNewswireThis section is The content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire HIT co-hosts 2nd International Conference on Climate Leadership, launching the Climate Leadership InitiativeAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Harbin Institute of TechnologyTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountHARBIN, China, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2nd International Conference on Climate Leadership was held in Harbin, the Summer Capital, from July 18 to 20, 2026. Co-hosted by the Business School, Harbin Institute of Technology, the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL, and the Chinese Economic Association UK/Europe, the conference gathered over 300 experts and scholars from 111 universities and research institutions across 23 countries and regions. Together with representatives from international organisations including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), businesses, and leading academic journals, participants explored cutting-edge developments and global practices in climate leadership, contributing Chinese wisdom and solutions to global climate governance. The Climate Leadership Initiative , jointly proposed by HIT and UNDP, was officially launched at the conference.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe conference featured a world-class academic lineup, with keynote speakers including fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, the European Academy of Sciences, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, as well as editors-in-chief of leading journals including Academy of Management Journal and Review of Economic Studies. Distinguished experts also included a former Deputy Director of the Regional Cooperation Division, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), an Executive Council Member of China Energy Research Society, and an assistant resident representative of UNDP in China. Covering management, economics, and environmental science, the speakers represented the global frontier in the field.Meanwhile, editors-in-chief from more than 10 leading journals, including Nature Portfolio and Cell Press journals, gathered at the Journal Editors Session to discuss frontier trends. Five international organisations – UNDP, UNEP, WWF, WRI, and CBI – participated extensively, with UNDP firstly organizing its dedicated joint session, highlighting the conference’s international influence.The conference jointly launched TheClimate Leadership Initiative, highlighting the role of science, technology, and business disciplines in connecting climate technology innovation, business practices, and governance decision-making. It calls for stronger collaboration among business schools, science and engineering faculties, research institutions, and enterprises, marking HIT’s significant step in leveraging its unique disciplinary strengths to help Chinese universities shift from participants to leaders in global climate governance.As a leading university integrating science, technology, and business education, HIT has built an international platform for collaboration. From convening global scholars to launching the initiative, HIT has demonstrated through concrete actions that Chinese universities can serve not only as participants, but also as agenda setters and drivers in global climate governance. With an open mindset, this century-old engineering powerhouse is contributing Chinese solutions to global sustainable development.Source: Harbin Institute of TechnologyContact person: Ms. Huang, Tel: 86-10-63074558.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.