Global sustainability leaders gather at TICA in Nanjing to discuss a new ecosystem for transformation

As the world accelerates into a new era of development centered on climate action, green transformation is becoming a key driver of innovation in urban governance and corporate strategy. From May 25 to 26, the 2025 Nanjing Green Value CEO Roundtable Forum was successfully held at the TICA in Nanjing.

Jointly hosted by Deeprock Group, TICA, and Golden Eagle Group, the forum brought together core representatives from international organizations such as the Global Innovation Hub of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UNHCR China Office, and Earth Capital (Brazil), alongside leaders from green technology enterprises, industrial capital, and university think tanks.
Centered on the theme of "Cross-Sector Dialogue, Co-Creation of Value, and Driving Transformation," the event explored how businesses can evolve from mere "responders" into systemic solution providers and co-creators of global value, playing a deeper role in urban green transformation. Global Dialogue: Tackling the Systemic Challenges of Urban Transformation
At the forum's opening, JIANG Li, Chairman of TICA, reflected on the company's efforts in advancing green development.
WANG Shi, Founder of both Vanke Group and Deeprock Group, also delivered a keynote speech. "Carbon neutrality is the only way forward," he emphasized. "There is no room for hesitation. Despite global uncertainty, China continues to press ahead with green transformation."
Massamba Thioye, Director of the Global Innovation Hub under the UNFCCC; Sophie Muller, Representative of UNHCR in China; and Dr. Marcelo de Andrade, Founding Partner of Earth Capital, also delivered speeches. Technology, Finance, and Global Scenarios: Thematic Salons Explore Practical Pathways
Under the theme "From Shared Benefit to Mutual Win: Strategic Opportunities for Business in the City Challenge," Massamba Thioye, Director of the Global Innovation Hub under the UNFCCC, joined JIANG Li, Chairman of TICA, and CAO Lei, Deputy General Manager of BEWG, for an in-depth dialogue. All three agreed that cities are key implementation arenas for green technologies and innovative business models.
Caption: Net-Zero Campus and Business Models under the Global Framework for Climate Change Response
Four Initiatives Announced: Elevating Nanjing's Voice on the Global Green Stage
Following the CEO roundtable, the forum moved into a session for initiative announcements and partnership signings. A series of green cooperation projects were unveiled, reflecting the forum's core goal of "Building a sustainable future, together."
Several initiatives were launched on site.
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Deeprock Group and TICA. The two parties will collaborate on energy-saving and carbon-reduction technologies at the Biosphere 3 Carbon Neutrality Experimental Park.
Together, these initiatives and projects underscore the proactive role Chinese green enterprises are playing in international cooperation and practical implementation. They provide scalable, real-world examples of China's contribution to global sustainable development. Building a Green Urban Future: Nanjing Is Shaping a New Paradigm
The 2025 Nanjing Green Value CEO Roundtable Forum was more than just a high-level dialogue of cross-sector ideas. It served as a platform to translate green development concepts into practical action and global connection. As a city where history meets innovation, Nanjing is taking firm and pragmatic steps to project its green values onto the international stage—offering what is now widely recognized as "Nanjing wisdom" to global climate governance and sustainable development.
Source：english.nanjing.gov.cn