Regional Dialogue for Sustainable Development​

Advancing cooperation, accountability, and practical action across the Asia-Pacific region​

18-20 May 2027​

Bangkok, Thailand

About the Event​

The event brings together policymakers, practitioners, researchers, private sector actors, and development partners to examine practical responses to today’s sustainability challenges. It is designed as a space for informed dialogue, shared learning, and actionable collaboration.

Through expert sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will explore approaches that respond to social, economic, and environmental priorities in a balanced and realistic way. The event aims to connect ideas with implementation, encourage cross-sector exchange, and support partnerships that can lead to measurable progress.

This forum will offer a focused platform to discuss emerging priorities, review effective practices, and identify practical pathways for collaboration and impact.

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Key Sessions

The programme is structured around the major issues shaping sustainable development today. Each session is designed to move beyond general discussion and focus on practical responses, regional priorities, and implementation challenges.

  • Session 1: Regional Outlook and Shared Priorities
  • Opening discussions on the state of sustainable development across the region, focusing on current pressures, emerging risks, and areas where collective action is most urgently needed.
  • Session 2: Water Security and Climate Resilience
  • Focused sessions on water stress, climate vulnerability, and the need for integrated solutions that strengthen resilience for communities, economies, and ecosystems.
  • Session 3: Energy Transition and Inclusive Growth
  • Exploration of how clean energy pathways can support development while improving access, affordability, and long-term economic resilience.
  • Session 4: Sustainable Cities and Liveable Communities
  • Discussions on urban growth, infrastructure, housing, mobility, and service delivery, with attention to inclusion, planning, and environmental sustainability.
  • Session 5: Food Systems, Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
  • Sessions examining the links between food security, sustainable production, rural economies, and the pressures created by climate and market change.
  • Session 6: Innovation, Industry and Green Transformation
  • A practical look at how innovation, technology, and industrial transition can help accelerate sustainable development while creating new opportunities.
  • Session 7: Financing Development and Strengthening Partnerships
  • Discussions on investment, institutional cooperation, and the partnerships required to move from commitments to delivery.
  • Session 8: From Dialogue to Action
  • Concluding sessions focused on practical next steps, shared accountability, and how ideas generated through the event can inform future collaboration.

Meet the Speakers​

The event brings together a diverse group of leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policy voices with experience across sustainability, governance, innovation, finance, and regional cooperation. Their perspectives will help connect strategy with implementation and encourage meaningful dialogue across sectors.

Sofia Martinez

Urban Resilience and Inclusion Expert

Michael Tan

Partnerships and Investment Adviser​

Tina Flores​

Development Finance and Partnerships Specialist

James Scott​

Policy and Sustainable Development Specialist

Organisers​

The organisers have developed this event as a platform for serious engagement and networking on sustainable development priorities and emerging regional challenges. The aim is to create space for informed discussion, cross-sector exchange, and partnerships that can contribute to practical solutions.

Through a carefully structured programme and inclusive participation approach, the event seeks to bring together institutions, experts, and stakeholders who can help shape stronger pathways for collaboration and implementation.

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Who Can Participate​

The event is open to a wide range of institutions and professionals from across Asia and the Pacific. Participation is encouraged from non-governmental organisations, private sector companies, commercial banks, development finance institutions, academic and research bodies, social enterprises, public agencies, and regional networks working on sustainable development, investment, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

NGOs and Civil Society
Private Sector and Industry
Commercial Banks and Finance
Academia and Research Institutions
Government and Development Partners