From 13-17 July 2026, Fair Finance Asia (FFA) will convene its annual General Assembly (GA) in Jakarta, Indonesia, co-hosted by ResponsiBank Indonesia. 

The GA is FFA’s flagship annual convening, bringing together civil society coalitions, researchers, financial sector advocates, and strategic partners from across Asia and beyond. It serves as a platform for shared learning, strategic alignment, and collective action to advance a core challenge: ensuring that Asia’s financial systems work for people and the planet. 

The 2026 FFA GA marks a pivotal moment for the network as it reflects on key achievements of Phase 2, launches the Investing and Financing Outcomes in Regional Ecosystems and Sustainable Trade (I-FOREST) initiative, and co-create the FFA network’s future ahead. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (all times are Jakarta, GMT+7) 

MONDAY, JULY 13 

Register here to join the July 13 sessions online. 

1:00 PM-3:00 PM 

No One Left Off-Grid: Rethinking Finance for a Just Energy Transition 

This public policy dialogue presents civil society perspectives on Indonesia’s just energy transition financing landscape, highlighting financing gaps, implementation challenges, and accountability concerns. The session will explore the role of sustainable finance policies, the Financial Services Authority’s (OJK) sustainable finance framework, the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and how private financial institutions can translate sustainability commitments into financing solutions that support workers, affected communities, and community-led renewable energy initiatives. 

3:00 PM-4:00PM 

Presentation & Q&A on the Beta Framework by the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD)   

TUESDAY, JULY 14 

Register here to join the July 14 sessions online. 

9:15 AM-10:00 AM 

Report Launch: Phasing Out Coal, Phasing in Justice: Roadmap for Financing Responsible Regional Coal Phase-Out in Asia 

FFA will launch its last report on responsible regional coal phase-out and transition finance, presenting investor-focused analysis of coal phase-out pathways, financial flows, and transition risks across Asia. Through country reflections and multi-stakeholder dialogue, participants will examine cross-border financial exposure, geopolitical dynamics, and the role of renewable energy, credible transition plans, and responsible trade in accelerating a just transition.  

 10:30 AM-11:30 PM 

Multi-stakeholder Reflections: The Real Cost of Coal: Financing Risk and the Case for a Just Transition in ASEAN 

Building on the report launch, this multi-stakeholder dialogue explores the financial, environmental, and social risks of continued coal dependence across ASEAN countries. Speakers will discuss transition finance, stranded assets, consumer impacts, and practical pathways for mobilizing finance that supports a responsible and just energy transition. 

 11:45 AM-12:30 PM 

FFA General Assembly Press Conference 

FFA and ResponsiBank Indonesia will announce the upcoming launches of FFA’s flagship reports on just coal phase-out, critical minerals, consumer empowerment, and inequality, highlighting calls to action for Asia and Indonesia’s financial sector to urgently advance just energy transition (JET) amidst ongoing energy crisis, backtracking on climate commitments, deteriorating regional collaboration, and rising inequality aggravated by the conflict in West Asia. The press conference aims to strengthen engagement with regional and national media and foster knowledge exchange on sustainable finance and just energy transition trends across Asia. 

1:30 PM-2:15 PM 

Report Launch: Extraction to Equity: Pathways to Responsible Finance and Trade in Asia’s Critical Minerals Value Chains 

FFA will launch new research on critical minerals finance and trade, examining how investment policies, financial instruments, trade agreements, and bilateral partnerships can strengthen social and environmental safeguards across Asia’s critical minerals value chains. The discussion will explore how responsible finance can support a just and resilient energy transition while protecting communities and ecosystems. This report is a follow up to Unearthing the hidden costs: Social and environmental considerations in Asia’s transition minerals mining and supply chains (2024) report. 

 2:15 PM-3:30 PM 

Multi-stakeholder Reflections: Can Sustainable Finance and Trade Drive Responsible Critical Mineral Value Chains in Asia? 

This multi-stakeholder dialogue explores how governments, financial institutions, development partners, and industry players can strengthen responsible finance and sustainable trade across Asia’s rapidly expanding critical minerals sector. The discussion will focus on building transparent, equitable, and resilient value chains that support the region’s energy transition. 

 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 

FFA Marketplace 

The FFA Marketplace showcases the work and achievements of the FFA network and partners through interactive booths, learning exchange, and networking opportunities. The session aims to strengthen solidarity, encourage knowledge sharing and foster new partnerships for coordinated regional advocacy. 

The Marketplace will be complemented with a photo gallery that will highlight key milestones of the FFA network in Phase 2. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 

Register here to join the July 15 sessions online. 

9:00AM-10:30 AM 

Inequality as a Systemic Financial Risk in Asia 

FFA will launch a new report with Profundo through an interactive session demonstrating why inequality is a material financial risk for Asian financial institutions. Through real-world case studies, participants will explore how credit, legal, market, operational, and reputational risks are interlinked with inequality and discuss how stronger human rights due diligence and gender equality and can improve financial resilience and sustainability outcomes. 

11:00 AM–12:30 PM 

Making the Regulatory Case for Empowered Consumers as Drivers of Sustainability Outcomes 

Drawing on case studies from Cambodia, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Thailand, this session examines how stronger consumer protection, financial inclusion, transparency, and accountability can contribute to more sustainable financial systems. Participants will discuss practical recommendations for regulators and financial institutions to strengthen consumer empowerment across the region. This case study is a follow-up to Empowering Consumers as Drivers of Sustainability in Asia’s Financial Sector (2024) report.  

 2:00PM–3:15 PM 

The Tipping Point of Influence: FFA’s Regional Advocacy Footprint and Next Steps 

As FFA concludes its Phase 2 implementation, this session reflects the network’s advocacy achievements and lessons learned in influencing financial sector policy and practice across the region. Speakers will discuss successful strategies and collaboration, emerging opportunities, and how partnerships between civil society, and key national and regional financial sector stakeholders can strengthen accountability and advance sustainable finance in the years ahead. 

 4:00PM–5:30 PM 

Beyond ESG: Emerging Lessons from Pakistan’s Responsible Finance Journey    

This peer-learning session provides a platform for Fair Finance Pakistan (FFP) and regional partners to share experiences, advocacy approaches, and lessons learned in promoting responsible finance. The discussion aims to strengthen regional collaboration and foster greater knowledge exchange across the FFA network. 

More information:  

•  View the full agenda in the GA’s Library here.