From April 1st to 3rd, 2024, the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG), jointly chaired by the People's Bank of China and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, held its meeting in Brasília, the capital of Brazil.

This meeting focused on financial instruments, sources of financing, existing obstacles, and sustainable urban development plans. Invited by the People's Bank of China, Guangzhou, as the sole representative of Chinese cities, participated in the roundtable meeting concerning using finance to facilitate sustainable urban development on April 3rd.

The roundtable was chaired by Wang Xin, Director-General of the Research Bureau of the People's Bank of China. During the event, Meng Hao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangzhou Municipal Government, shared cases from various perspectives including the current status, issues, financial support strategies, paths, and tools for the transformation of urban villages in Guangzhou. He introduced the experiences and achievements of Guangzhou's financial support for urban sustainable development. The participants from other G20 countries engaged in extensive discussions on innovative financing mechanisms, such as blended finance, municipal bonds, and public-private partnerships, to promote the achievement of urban sustainable development goals. They also shared their insights on the construction of sustainable financial mechanisms, data sharing, and international cooperation. Attendees commended Guangzhou's practices and shared relevant information from their respective fields.

Wang Xin stated that in recent years, Guangzhou has actively made explorations in the field of green finance, providing valuable experiences for both China and the international community. He hoped that Guangzhou would continue its efforts in this area, further engage in international exchanges, and provide more reference and guidance for achieving global sustainable development goals by providing financial support.

This participation further strengthened Guangzhou's presence in international exchanges and cooperation in the financial sector. By attending this significant international conference, Guangzhou has voiced its perspectives and showcased its positive image, thereby enhancing the global influence of its innovative development in green finance.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

广州作为中国城市代表参加G20可持续金融工作组会议

2024年4月1日至3日，由中国人民银行与美国财政部共同担任联合主席的G20可持续金融工作组（SFWG）会议在巴西首都巴西利亚召开。

本次会议聚焦研讨金融工具、融资来源、存在障碍及城市可持续发展方案。受中国人民银行邀请，广州作为中国唯一城市代表参加4月3日SFWG举办的“为城市可持续发展开辟金融道路”圆桌会议。

本次圆桌会议由中国人民银行总行研究局局长王信主持，广州市政府副秘书长孟昊从广州城中村发展现状、存在问题、金融支持城中村改造策略、路径、工具等多个方面分享案例，介绍广州市金融支持城市可持续发展的经验和成效，并与其他G20国家参会代表就通过创新融资机制，包括混合融资、市政债券和公私伙伴关系等，推动实现城市可持续发展目标，金融可持续发展机制建设、数据共享和国际合作等方面进行了广泛深入交流。参会代表对广州的经验做法给予充分肯定，并分享了各自领域的相关情况。

王信表示，近年来，广州在绿色金融领域做了很多积极探索，为中国乃至国际社会提供了有益经验，希望接下来广州能在这一领域持续努力，更多参与国际交流，为金融支持全球可持续发展目标实现提供更多借鉴和参考。

此次参会进一步加强了广州在金融领域的国际交流与合作，在重要国际会议上发出了广州声音，展示了广州的良好形象，提升了广州绿色金融创新发展的全球影响力。

文｜记者 李焕坤
翻译 | 刘佳慧