Invitation to two events on Korea's net zero transition and climate finance – Yeosu and online

The TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is pleased to invite you to two upcoming events taking place in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, and online globally, as part of 2026 UN Climate Change Climate Week 3 and Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) International Week.

Event 1: Emerging synergies between national and corporate transition planning: Spotlight on Korea

Thursday 23 April 2026 at 2.00pm (KST) and 6.00am (BST)

This hybrid event, co-hosted by the TPI Centre, Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) and the Institute for Green Transformation (IGT) will open with a research presentation on the progress of major Korean companies in their net zero transition, comparing the state of national and corporate climate action in the country with its regional peers. A panel of policymakers, academics and market practitioners will then discuss the findings, with a focus on best practices and policy recommendations for financing the low-carbon transition. Confirmed speakers include:

• Antonina Scheer, Deputy Director of Policy, TPI Centre at LSE
• Louise Kim, Director at Sustainable Solutions Group APAC, ING Bank
• Rob Patalano, Executive Director and Professor in Practice, CETEx at LSE
• Seon Ah Oh, Lead Researcher in Transition Finance, IGT
• Jaehoon Park, Director, Industrial Finance Division, Financial Policy Bureau, Financial Services Commission, Republic of Korea

Event 2: Financing a just maritime transition for Pacific SIDS - Mobilising climate finance for green electrification and shipping decarbonisation

Thursday 23 April 2026 at 10.00am (KST) and 2.00am (BST)

Hosted by the Green Based Strategy Institute (GBSI), a Korean youth-led climate policy think tank, and supported by the TPI Centre, the event will explore how climate finance can support a just maritime transition for Pacific Small Island Developing States (Pacific SIDS), with a focus on green electrification and sustainable maritime infrastructure. It will bring together climate finance institutions, researchers, policymakers and maritime stakeholders to discuss practical blended finance mechanisms, while creating a platform for youth to take the lead in shaping climate policy solutions. Confirmed speakers include:

• Filipe da Silva, Carbon Performance Shipping Sector Lead, TPI Centre at LSE
• John Yum, Head of Shipping Team, Solutions for Our Climate
• Karlos Lee Moresi, Team Leader and Programme Adviser, Climate Finance and Resilience, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS)
• Moises Erquiza, Junior Professional Officer, IMO Regional Presence Office for Technical Cooperation in East Asia (RPO East Asia)
• Nakyung Jang, Climate Finance Advisor, GBSI
• Yonghwan Choi, Head of ESG Research Team, NH-Amundi Asset Management
• Youngbin Choi, Chief Researcher, GBSI; COP29 Korean Youth Climate Champion

The hosting organisations are grateful to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, for their support in organising these events.