Meeting events

Over the past 60 years, 40% of intrastate conflicts have a link to natural resources, as nature continues to underpin peace and stability.

This session examines how nature contributes to global security and how to identify new approaches to environmental conservation.

The green transition presents an unprecedented economic opportunity but it is also giving rise to competitive tensions. Countries are looking to protect and develop domestic industries and export their standards around the world.

Can trade cooperation support climate goals and fair industry transition?

The stark realities of our changing planet reveal the urgent need to improve biodiversity, protect water systems and optimize resource use.

This session explores new data to highlight opportunities for businesses to contribute to protecting and restoring nature, sustaining hydrological cycles and securing a just and resilient future for all.

The Global Situation Space combines NASA time-lapse satellite imagery and geospatial and econometric data with predictive modelling.

COP29 marked a significant milestone with the operationalization of a global carbon credit market under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. These rules will improve transparency and credibility in carbon trading, offering a foundation for a more consistent global pricing framework.

Building on this progress, how can we ensure that the advancements made at COP29 lead to a truly global and effective carbon pricing system that fosters greater government and private sector participation?

For the first time, an analysis of the climate progress of global businesses representing two-thirds of global market capitalization will be presented, assessing the state of private sector action in addressing the nature and climate emergency.

This session will explore the latest scientific findings on planetary health, and how to use them to help drive greater transparency, accountability and comparability on corporate actors’ nature and climate action and commitments.

Industries rely significantly on nature while, at the same time, those resources are declining due to overuse and climate change. With nearly 55% of global GDP highly dependent on natural assets, aligning carbon, water and biodiversity credits can not only unlock financing to protect ecosystems but also support those who manage them.

What policy incentives and business innovation are needed to scale nature markets?

Some 71% of the Earth’s surface is water in the form of oceans and seas that provide invaluable contributions to human health, food security and economies, yet Sustainable Development Goal 14 remains the least funded of all 17 global goals.

Deep-dive into a visual journey of the ocean with multi-awardwinning photographer, marine biologist and environmental activist Cristina Mittermeier who uses art as a platform to showcase to the world that time is running out to conserve and protect the ocean.

Climate change disproportionately displaces vulnerable populations with limited resources to adapt or relocate. Rising sea levels, extreme weather and environmental degradation force millions from their homes, worsening poverty and instability.

How can communities mitigate climate impacts and build resilience to climate change?

After almost a decade since the Paris Agreement changed the global landscape of net zero, several open questions remain on how to increase the speed and scale of inclusive climate action.

What is on the agenda for COP30 in Brazil and how can all stakeholder groups unlock a new era for collaboration on climate and nature?

​​Nature4Climate presents a panel that will examine the alignment of international environmental conventions in the lead-up to COP30. The discussion will centre on securing financial backing and political commitments to bolster global biodiversity and climate initiatives, focusing on developments in Cali, Baku, and Belém.

This session will explore the critical journey from COP16 to COP30, with a focus on nature-related action and the climate-nature nexus. In late 2023, during its G20 presidency, the Brazilian government launched the groundbreaking Bioeconomy Initiative (GIB) as a central agenda item. Now, as we reach the midway point between Brazil’s launch of the GIB and its hosting of COP30, attention is sharply focused on the path forward. The outcomes of COP16 will be crucial in shaping the trajectory toward COP30.

This high-level session will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the strategic importance of scaling finance for nature-related actions and set the stage for meaningful outcomes at COP30. The session will also outline the strategic steps and milestones needed over the next year, emphasising how the outcomes of COP16 can inform and strengthen the global nature finance agenda.

Join us for a discussion on forging public and private partnerships to finance nature-based solutions that benefit nature, climate and people.

Given the revision of NBSAPs required for COP16 and impending NDC revisions due in the coming year, this event provides a timely session to present to businesses how they can support governments to turn their ambition into action. The event can showcase both countries with high NbS potential ambition in their NBSAPs/NDCs/National Plans and businesses who are driving high integrity NbS by working in partnership with regional or national governments i.e. the impact made by REDD+ projects. We will explore the conditions needed to mobilize businesses to finance nature-based solutions with benefits for nature and climate and people. Corporates and financial institutions will share their experience in funding nature recovery, the roles they play today and the role they could play in the future with better alignment between public policies and business needs. Bringing together businesses and Parties will accelerate cross-sectoral progress on NbS ambition and drive needed investment into NBSAPs and NDCs to ensure they deliver on their targets, benefitting people and the planet.  

Event partners: WBCSD, Nature4Climate and We Mean Business

Location: Blue Zone; Business and Finance Pavillion

Nature4Climate, KPMG, NatureTechCollective and Climate Collective will bring insights from their new report on nature tech and its use and relevance to corporate nature journeys.

The aim of this session is to dive into specific challenges businesses are facing, in an interactive format where both nature tech providers and members of scientific community are providing their perspectives on the challenges and enter the dialogue with business representatives.