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Tokyo-London Sustainable Finance Seminar 2026
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the City of London Corporation co-hosted the Tokyo–London Sustainable Finance Seminar 2026 at Tokyo Innovation Base. Prominent leaders driving sustainable finance in Japan and the UK, including Tokyo Governor Ms. Koike Yuriko and the Lady Mayor of London, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley, participated in the seminar and exchanged perspectives and best practices on resilience and natural disaster risk management, while exploring opportunities for closer collaboration in sustainable finance and resilience.
Outline
1 Date and Time
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 6:00–7:30 pm (JST) / 9:00–10:30 am (GMT)
2 Format
In-person: Tokyo Innovation Base (3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Online: Zoom Webiner
3 Programme
(without honorifics, * indicates online speaker)
TIME(JST) |
Programme |
Speakers |
6:00 p.m. |
Opening remarks |
KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo |
6:03 p.m. |
Keynote Address (video message) |
Alderwoman Dame Susan LANGLEY, Lady Mayor of London |
6:10 p.m. |
Dialogue: “The evolving role of finance in supporting a sustainable and resilient society” |
UK: WATANABE Yumiko, Japan Programme Lead, Climate Bonds Initiative Japan: SASAGAWA Takehiro, Director for Comprehensive Global Financial City Strategy, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Moderator: YAMAOKA Hiromi, Special Advisor for International Finance, Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
6:35 p.m. |
Panel discussion: “Preparing for natural disaster risks and UK-Japan collaboration” |
UK: -Jennifer WU, Assistant Director for Sustainable Finance, AI & Tech, and Skills, City of London Corporation -Amy BARNES, Global Head of Energy & Power and Head of Climate & Sustainability Strategy, Marsh Japan: -TAKAMATSU Kazuhiro, Deputy General Manager, Sustainable Solution Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc., -ICHIKAWA Adam, General Manager, Sustainable Management Office, SOMPO Holdings, Inc. Moderator: HAYASHI Reiko, Senior Advisor, International Capital Market Association (ICMA) |
7:20 p.m. |
Keynote Address |
Sean KIDNEY, CEO & Co-founder, Climate Bonds Initiative |
7:25 p.m. |
Closing Remarks | Paul WHITTINGHAM, Minister Counsellor for Economic Diplomacy, British Embassy Tokyo |
For Inquiries
Global Financial City Promotion Section, General Affairs Division,
Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs
Tel: 03-5320-6274
E-mail: S0290108(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp
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