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With the increasingly unpredictable state of climate change and the vast impact it has on the material conditions of many people, there seems to be very little attention being placed on it within the startup ecosystem. In Southeast Asia, startups that operate within this vertical are relatively few and far between.

While there are lots of great initiatives being spearheaded by various institutions, especially in terms of funding being funnelled towards climate tech, more can still be done to educate entrepreneurs and investors on the opportunities in the sector.

Also read: How startups should approach ESG opportunities

Echelon 2022: a panel discussion on opportunities for climate tech

In order to shed light on the important topic of climate and the role startups play in helping usher green recovery, particularly in Southeast Asia, Echelon Asia Summit 2022 will feature a panel discussion on the matter to be moderated by Robyn Tan of KrASIA. Entitled “The state of climate tech in 2022: How can we create new urgency for a green recovery?” the programme will also feature a diverse panel of industry insiders that include Grace Sai of Unravel Carbon, Steve Melhuish of Wavemaker Impact, James Chan of Ion Mobility, and Angela Noronha of Second Muse.

Also read: The evolving role of digital infrastructure

The event aims to flesh out and provide answers for the following key points:

What are the biggest opportunities in the sector now and where are the investments going to?
Is the government the primary backer/supporter? Are corporates stepping up to the plate?
What are the future trends on the investment fund? Will there be more climate tech dedicated funds?
What will be the exit landscape for climate tech companies?
What are the key challenges climate tech companies face?
Is there currently enough deal flow for climate tech

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Echelon Asia Summit 2022 (October 27-28) returns after a three-year hiatus. It aims to gather the most influential decision-makers and industry leaders from the Southeast Asia tech and startup ecosystem.

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