Conference events

Under the theme ‘Peace with Nature’, COP16 is the first meeting of the COP after the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022.

IUCN will closely follow the negotiations, providing scientifically-sound inputs for the implementation of the Framework, and for monitoring progress towards meeting the global goals and targets, putting forward its knowledge products, tools and the wealth of experience vested in the Union.

IUCN will also host a pavilion in the Blue Zone of the COP venue. Under the banner Unite for Nature, Home of Union, the IUCN pavilion will showcase a variety of events throughout the two weeks of COP. All IUCN Members and partners are welcome to join!

COP 16 will be the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15 in December 2022 in Montreal, Canada.

At COP 16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties to the Convention are expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with the Framework. COP 16 will further develop the monitoring framework and advance resource mobilization for the Global Biodiversity Framework. Among other tasks, COP 16 is also due to finalize and operationalize the multilateral mechanism on the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources.

Mark your calendars for September 23rd and 24th, 2024!

The Nature4Climate coalition is returning to the New York Climate Week, building on the success of the 2023 Nature Positive Hub. Join N4C, our NGO partners, and private sector sponsors for two days of discussions and networking focused on how to build a nature-positive economy. The full program and registrations will be open soon for more than 30 sessions planned.

With only six years left to meet global biodiversity goals, COP 16 takes on a critical role in translating ambition into action. Hosted alongside COP 16, Bloom 24 (Oct. 24-25, Cali, Colombia) will bring together a vibrant community of thought leaders and practitioners. Bloom 24 will go beyond traditional panel discussions, offering an immersive experience designed by biodiversity experts for 200 invitation-only sustainability professionals. 

Don’t miss out on this exclusive event designed to drive significant progress in biodiversity. Request an invitation for the $100 pass before rates increase on August 16 and use code B24N4C for an additional 10% discount. Request your invite today!

Regenerating nature

Climate action

Supply chain risk and resilience

AgTech and innovation

Join S&P Global Sustainable1 to find clarity in the transition with specialist opinions, market outlooks, and in-depth data intelligence providing new insights to:

• Accelerate the Transition discovering value in market opportunities, while managing asset-level climate and nature transition risks
• Manage Sustainability Risk in your unique context
• Report with Confidence as the global patchwork of sustainability reporting requirements expands and consolidates

For the full agenda and FAQs, please visit the event website.

Environmental Finance is pleased to announce that out annual Natural Capital Investment Americas conference will take place on 16 May in New York.

Nature and biodiversity are finally being given their rightful place as an integral part of sustainable finance – and hopefully of finance more broadly.

Join to discuss the key issues involved with natural capital investment approaches, regulation and policy, data gaps and more.

Mark your calendars for a marathon conference that’s set to redefine how businesses approach climate responsibility. Introducing the 24H NCS Summit — completely free & designed to equip businesses worldwide with knowledge about using nature-based Carbon Credits with integrity.

This isn’t your typical environmental conference. It’s a strategic opportunity for businesses to explore how integrating NCS into their climate strategy can drive innovation, enhance reputation & mitigate climate risks.

Hosted through the NCS Procurement Hub, this event is your roadmap to navigating the landscape of nature-based carbon credits and learning how your business can complement decarbonization efforts and create positive social and environmental impact.

The NCS Summit and the NCS Procurement Hub is supported by the Natural Climate Solutions Alliance as part of the efforts to mobilize high-integrity demand for high-quality NCS.

This invite-only event is tailored to professional investors and Brazil’s top NbS business leaders, with a focus on the investment case for NbS within Brazil’s climate transition plan. The day will begin with macro opportunity and context setting sessions on the policy context, risk management, and catalytic finance led by leading experts in the field.

Following these sessions, will be featured presentations by 25+ nature-positive opportunities spanning funds, project developers, and enterprises across asset classes and solutions including agroforestry, the forest bioeconomy, regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, restoration of degraded pastureland, sustainable livestock management, nature tech, and more.

Throughout the day you will have opportunities to forge in-person connections, catalyze dealmaking, and, on the third and final day, visit projects on-site, allowing attendees to experience the amazing work that these enterprises are doing on the ground firsthand. The complete agenda can be found HERE.

San Francisco Climate Week is a community-powered event series that aims to bring together the climate community to connect, collaborate, and take action on climate change. SF Climate Week will feature a wide variety of events organized to educate, inspire, and engage attendees. The lead organizer of SF Climate Week is the platform Climatebase.

With Joyce Nyame (Youth Bridge Foundation). 

The Global EverGreening Alliance, the Government of Zambia, AFR100, African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), FSD Africa, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, is hosting the world’s largest land restoration programming conference, bringing together NGOs, governments, the private sector, technical and scientific experts, and community representatives – some of the biggest change makers and action-takers in the world!

With Chris Zganjar (The Nature Conservancy).

The Global EverGreening Alliance, the Government of Zambia, AFR100, African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), FSD Africa, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, is hosting the world’s largest land restoration programming conference, bringing together NGOs, governments, the private sector, technical and scientific experts, and community representatives – some of the biggest change makers and action-takers in the world!