Webinar events

To mark Earth Day 2025, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity will take part in a weeklong webinar series hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with several partners, to highlight the centrality of biodiversity to all life on Earth and the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

• Climate, cities and biodiversity webinar (25 April): Tristan Tyrrell will speak about the biodiversity-climate nexus.

To mark Earth Day 2025, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity will take part in a weeklong webinar series hosted by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with several partners, to highlight the centrality of biodiversity to all life on Earth and the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

• Health and biodiversity webinar (24 April): Marianela Araya Quesada will speak about the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health adopted at COP 16.

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is the world’s largest knowledge-led platform on integrated land use, dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Climate Agreement and Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and committed to the landscape approach. The Forum takes a holistic approach to create sustainable landscapes that are productive, prosperous, equitable and resilient and considers five cohesive themes of food and livelihoods, landscape restoration, rights, finance and measuring progress. It is led by the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with its co-founders UNEP and the World Bank and Charter Members.

Join this webinar to follow the launch of Project LEON (Leveraging Earth Observation for Nature Finance) – a multinational consortium, aimed at using earth observation data to promote and redirect global finance to improve nature conservation and, importantly, divert finance away from nature-damaging activities.

It will provide the motivations and goals for the project and host a panel of speakers from industry, policy and research to give their views about what they would like to see from this exciting initiative and the earth observation tools they will be developing.

Join this session hosted by the Government of Brazil for a first look at the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). Announced at COP28, TFFF is a global permanent fund dedicated to supporting tropical forest conservation. It will use its earnings to pay a fixed amount per hectare of conserved rainforest, while maintaining the principle investment. This session will explain key aspects of the proposed fund, including forest nation eligibility, the financial model, and governance structure, and open a dialogue for further engagement.

This session will include the following speakers: Andre Aquino, Director, Forest Service, Brazil; Roselyn Fosuah Adjei, Director, Climate Change, Forestry Commission, Ghana; Garo Batmanian, Director General, Forest Service, Brazil; Luiza Sidonio Rodrigues, Project Manager, Ministry of Finance, Brazil

Simultaneous translation will be provided from English to Portuguese, Spanish, and French.

Join the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for the launch of VCMI’s Scope 3 Challenge and Scope 3 Action Code of Practice—a practical solution designed to help businesses take high-integrity action on scope 3 emissions today. This session will explore the broader challenges companies face in addressing scope 3 emissions and how high-quality carbon credits, alongside deep decarbonization, can accelerate progress toward net zero. Hear from industry leaders, policymakers, and experts as they discuss global best practices on scope 3 action, the role of voluntary carbon markets, and how businesses can align their climate strategies with credible, high-integrity solutions. Whether you’re looking to take immediate action, understand how to responsibly use carbon credits, or explore ways to integrate high-integrity approaches into your climate strategy, this session will provide the practical steps you need.

Join this insightful webcast hosted by EY and Global Canopy to delve into the pressing issue of deforestation risk, its implications for the financial services sector and the opportunities that exist within the space.

With increasing awareness of nature and biodiversity, deforestation presents an important topic for financial institutions to understand their nature-related exposures. The panellists include industry leaders from Lloyds Banking Group and Church Commissioners for England, who will share insights on their nature journey and some initiatives they have implemented to mitigate deforestation risk.

What to expect:

Panellists:

Despite announcements at the COP29 meeting to triple climate finance for developing nations, the current annual flow of $850 billion remains significantly below the $2.4 trillion required by 2030 to meet climate targets. Developing countries, often the most vulnerable to climate impacts, face substantial barriers, including inadequate regulatory frameworks, perceived investment risks, and limited institutional knowledge. These challenges are compounded by insufficient private sector participation, underdeveloped carbon markets, and fragmented global collaboration, underscoring the need for actionable and inclusive solutions. The UNFCCC has highlighted the importance of governments and other key stakeholders to better understand the financial needs of developing countries and mobilising financial resources appropriately to support adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Financial institutions, whilst committed to supporting sustainable finance, are looking for solutions to create a win-win situation for all stakeholders. This involves addressing key challenges around governance, data management, reporting standards and compliance. Leveraging climate data through advanced ESG metrics and standardised reporting tools are also key to improving investment decision-making. Blended finance models, integrating public and private capital, have yielded promising results in terms of de-risking green investments and unlocking funding for high-impact projects.

This year’s conference will bring together policy makers, representatives from investment banks, central banks, analysts and other experts to analyse global and regional developments in sustainable finance and its future. We will examine unique advancements and persistent gaps in scaling green finance while evaluating ways to overcome them. Discussions will also delve into the role of digital technologies, including AI and blockchain, in enhancing accountability and efficiency. Carbon markets and pricing mechanisms will be discussed along with the role of cooperation on global and regional levels, robust monitoring systems, and KPIs to ensure accountability. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and addressing structural barriers, the Global Climate Finance Conference 2025 aims to transform commitments into tangible progress, paving the way for a sustainable and equitable future.

Join the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) as it launches its first ocean science-based targets for the seafood sector! In response to the interconnected crises of climate change and nature loss, SBTN’s new science-based targets provide companies with seafood in their supply chains a rigorous tool to address their impacts on nature and biodiversity. By setting targets and taking resulting action, companies can help support healthy, resilient marine and coastal ecosystems. These ocean targets complement the existing freshwater and land science-based targets, enabling companies to use SBTN’s methodology across diverse supply chains and geographies, from ridge to reef. During this webinar, you’ll get a first look at the technical guidance, learn about the next steps companies can take toward setting ocean science-based targets for the seafood sector, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Join FORLIANCE for a webinar on Improved Forest Management (IFM) and how sustainable forestry practices can enhance carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and economic resilience. This session will explore key IFM strategies and their role in climate mitigation and wildfire prevention.

​What You’ll Learn:

​✅ The fundamentals of Improved Forest Management as well as IFM best practices
✅ How IFM contributes to carbon sequestration & climate resilience
✅ The role of wildfire prevention, reforestation, and selective logging
✅ Economic benefits & carbon credit opportunities
✅ Case studies of successful IFM projects

​

The completion of the Article 6 rulebook at COP29 marks the culmination of nine years of negotiations and heralds a new wave of opportunity for carbon markets. To participate in these Article 6 deals, countries need to put in place policies, processes and infrastructure. At the same time, other carbon market participants need to have confidence to continue to invest in the market while these systems are under development. In this webinar, we explore practical guidance and live examples of how different players are navigating the early days of Article 6–ready carbon markets.

Speakers include:

• Marisa Martin, Managing Director – Pollination
• Matt King, Chief Climate Officer – Ecosafi
• Markus Pohlmann, Senior Counsel (Climate Finance) – World Bank
• Uti Agarwal, Americas Carbon Originator – BP
• Daniel Lamptey, Principal Programme Officer – Environmental Protection Authority of Ghana
• Moderator: Rick Saines, Managing Director – Pollination

High-integrity carbon credits are key to the net-zero transition and financing nature. Amidst prevailing complexity and uncertainty in many markets, investment interest in carbon crediting assets remains strong. So how are market participants finding confidence in the market and managing their risks?

this session will unpack some of the emerging products, tools and approaches to de-risk investing in carbon markets, covering practical examples such as insurance products, bespoke investment vehicles, robust due diligence and innovative finance models.

Speakers include:

• Stephanie Russo, Executive Director – Pollination
• Matt Weaver, Head of Climate Risk & Resilience – Howden
• Lucy Palairet, Director Carbon Markets Development – Standard Chartered Bank
• Moderator: Lauren Drake, Executive Director – Pollination