Championing the path forward, we empower decision-makers to
dismantle barriers and unlock sustainable investments and growth
opportunities that shape a thriving future.
The Global Climate Academy (GCA), established and operated by Shanghai Climate Week (SHCW) and the UNITAR Prosperity Alliance Shanghai (UNITAR PAS), collaborates with the UNITAR PA Global Network to drive the advancement and implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The GCA, based in Shanghai and oriented toward the world, is dedicated to the principles of collaborative innovation and co-creation for shared prosperity. We are committed to uniting global stakeholders and resources to empower businesses with leadership, innovation, and the capacity for systemic transformation. Our mission is to accelerate the transition toward green, clean, low-carbon, and smart development.
Driven by the goals of fostering good governance, systemic transformation, and enhanced competitiveness, the Global Climate Academy is committed to building a collaborative innovation platform with global influence.
Guided by principles of integrity, inclusivity, fairness,
good governance, and excellence, we strive to empower sustainable
development and drive systemic change.
Ensures transparent, accountable, and efficient decision-making processes that promote equitable resource allocation and sustainable outcomes.
Drives holistic optimization and adaptive strategies to build resilient, sustainable, and future-ready supply chain systems.
Through Partnership fosters collaborative ecosystems to drive breakthroughs and shared value creation across supply chain networks.
The FSA Credential is designed to create a common language and establish a baseline understanding of core concepts across capital markets so that companies, investors, and stakeholders can effectively communicate and work together. The Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential® is useful for all professionals who benefit from understanding the link between sustainability information and companies’ financial performance.
FAST-Infra has introduced a global, reliable, and consistent sustainability label for infrastructure, designed to establish a comprehensive and evolving framework for evaluating and defining the impact of infrastructure. This label ensures data transparency and promotes comparability of infrastructure asset metrics. It helps developers understand and adopt best practices, streamlines pre-financing project reviews, and reduces the time and cost involved for investors in reviewing projects.
The ECT Certificate is a global framework designed to help organizations accelerate their transition toward sustainable supply chains. It provides a standardized methodology for evaluating and optimizing environmental impact, aligning with global sustainability goals. By adopting this certificate, companies gain access to best practices, data-driven insights, and actionable strategies to reduce carbon footprints, improve resource efficiency, and promote circular economy principles.
Guided by principles of integrity, inclusivity, fairness, good governance, and excellence, we strive to empower sustainable development and drive systemic change.
Together makes a door to bright future
Chair
A sustainability expert and policy analyst, advises governments and businesses on strategy and innovation, drives clean energy transition via public-private partnerships, and advocates for climate leadership. Recognized by Time Magazine in 2019 as one of 15 global women leaders in climate action.
Managing Director
Member of the Working Committee of UNITAR PAS, Secretary-General, deputy secretary-general of SHCW and a member of the SHCW Fund Committee. Promoted sustainable cooperation between the GCA, SHCW, and UNITAR PAS.
Director of Innovation
HT Capital Managing Partner with extensive investment and capital markets experience, having backed leading tech firms across stages. Offers deep insights into global tech trends and markets, bridging tech, assets, and capital.
Director of Partnership
A partner at Weilian Technology with extensive experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development investments, supporting asset sustainability and financing strategies for the academy.
Our Master experts
Our Master experts are distinguished leaders in their fields, combining exceptional knowledge, skills, and experience to guide, innovate, and drive excellence in their domains.
Mr. Jeremy Rifkin is a leading American economist, social theorist, and author, has written 21 bestselling books analyzing how technological advancements reshape economies, labor, society, and the environment.
Mr. Johan Rockström is is a globally renowned scientist in sustainability, serving as a Professor of Environmental Science with research expertise in water economics and sustainable system transformation.
Mr. David Sandalow is a leading global energy and climate policy expert. He has driven international collaboration through roles like U.S. DoE representation, while shaping climate policies in countries.
Mr. John Warner is a world-leading green chemist and inventor. Dedicated to designing nature-inspired commercial technologies grounded in green chemistry principles, he holds over 300 patents.
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