SGFIN Annual Research Conference on Sustainability 2027

SGFIN Annual Research Conference on Sustainability 2027 is a two-day academic and sustainable finance conference taking place from 18 to 19 March 2027 in Singapore. Organised by the Sustainable and Green Finance Institute (SGFIN) at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the conference brings together researchers, academics, finance professionals, policymakers, and other experts to advance research on sustainability, climate finance, and green financial markets.

Purpose and Objectives

The conference aims to provide a platform for presenting and discussing high-quality research on sustainability and finance. It focuses on how financial markets, institutions, businesses, and policymakers can respond to climate and sustainability challenges, while encouraging research that contributes to better financial decision-making and sustainable economic development.

Key Activities

The programme includes academic paper presentations, research discussions, keynote sessions, and opportunities for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas. The conference is organised around a call for research papers addressing current issues at the intersection of sustainability and finance.

You’ll explore

• Sustainable and green finance
• Climate finance and investment
• ESG and corporate sustainability
• Financial markets and climate risk
• Sustainable investment and capital allocation
• Policy and regulation for sustainable finance

Significance

The conference is significant because it provides a dedicated research platform connecting sustainability challenges with financial markets and institutions. Its academic focus supports the development of evidence-based approaches to climate finance, sustainable investment, corporate sustainability, and financial-sector responses to environmental risks.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect exposure to current sustainability finance research, emerging academic perspectives, and opportunities for research collaboration. The conference is intended to strengthen dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and finance practitioners and contribute to the development of more effective sustainable finance practices.