Webinar events

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in collaboration with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), have led a project with four global NGOs and five energy developers to produce a new suite of guidance documents on key topics for biodiversity and wind and solar energy development. This project follows an initial phase of work that developed the guidance on ‘Mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with solar and wind energy development’. This webinar series aims to showcase these new publications along with expert panellists across the following topics:

Session 1 – Cumulative Impact Assessment and Spatial Planning: 6ᵗʰ March 2025

Session 2 – Biodiversity Enhancement: 13ᵗʰ March 2025

Session 3 – Responsible Sourcing and Biodiversity: 20ᵗʰ March 2025

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in collaboration with The Biodiversity Consultancy (TBC), have led a project with four global NGOs and five energy developers to produce a new suite of guidance documents on key topics for biodiversity and wind and solar energy development. This project follows an initial phase of work that developed the guidance on ‘Mitigating biodiversity impacts associated with solar and wind energy development’. This webinar series aims to showcase these new publications along with expert panellists across the following topics:

Session 1 – Cumulative Impact Assessment and Spatial Planning: 6ᵗʰ March 2025

Session 2 – Biodiversity Enhancement: 13ᵗʰ March 2025

Session 3 – Responsible Sourcing and Biodiversity: 20ᵗʰ March 2025

The inaugural webinar in this global webinar series aims to set the stage and take stock of policy frameworks for scaling up sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches. By spotlighting recent global policy achievements, showcasing effective national and regional strategies, and sharing proven practices, the session will provide actionable insights to shape international discussions and strengthen the forest sector’s pivotal role in advancing the broader bioeconomy agenda.

Overview

1. Overview of what forest-based bioeconomy approaches are: Learn from examples of initiatives, policies, regulations and institutional frameworks that have scaled sustainable forest product production and consumption while addressing challenges and fostering innovation.
2. Actionable strategies for policy integration: Gain practical insights into creating enabling conditions for cross-sector collaboration and stakeholder inclusion, and integrating forest-based bioeconomy considerations into broader policy landscapes and sustainability frameworks.
3. Stakeholder alignment: Identify shared priorities and opportunities for partnerships to accelerate sustainable forest-based bioeconomy approaches globally.

Speakers

H.E. Norbert Totschnig, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management Austria
H.E. Sari Essayah, Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, Finland
Mr Pierre Taty, Chairperson of the 28th Session of COFO
Mr Antti Asikainen, Executive Vice President for research, Natural Resources Institute Finland, Chairman, Finnish Forest Bioeconomy Science Panel
Mr Preecha Ongprasert, Director of Forestry Foreign Affairs Royal Forest Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand (RFD)
Mr Prof Carlos Nobre, Institute for Advanced Studies, University São Paulo, Brazil
Mr Siyavuya Bulani, Acting Director, Industry and Environment, Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, South Africa
Mr Zhimin Wu, Director, Forestry Division, FAO

The integration of nature into corporate governance is not just a moral or ethical imperative; it is a strategic necessity for ongoing business success.

By understanding and managing nature-related risks and opportunities at the board level, and by adopting future-facing governance practices, companies can protect their bottom lines, respond to growing regulatory and market expectations, and contribute to a more resilient business, economy and society. The challenge is significant, but the commercial opportunities for those who respond appropriately are substantial.

In collaboration with Pollination, this webinar will explore the critical role of board leadership in integrating and investing in nature and provide practical guidance for directors to act on now. A  panel of experts will also share their insights and answer your questions on this crucial topic.

This webinar follows the recent launch of Nature for Boards: A primer, published by Pollination, Chapter Zero and Korn Ferry.

Speakers Include:

Climate instability, biodiversity loss, and land degradation are interconnected crises, and so are the solutions. Protecting and restoring biodiversity, land and ecosystems enhances resilience, which in turn enhances humanity’s ability to adapt to environmental change, more effectively manage its land, concurrently supporting climate mitigation and adaptation.

An unprecedented opportunity exists right now to support governments to align national biodiversity targets and plans (NBSAPs), -which are currently undergoing revision-, with the national climate targets in the new NDCs. This moment presents a crucial opportunity to scale up climate action that yields resilient livelihoods and ecosystems by better integrating nature-based solutions into NDCs.

This webinar will present tools and approaches for incorporating ambition in NDCs through nature-based solutions, particularly as these relate to resilience to climate change adaptation, loss and damage, and opportunities for mitigation within nontraditional sectors. Identifying opportunities for incorporating nature within climate planning not only facilitates policy coherence, but can also better support countries deliver implementation of both climate and nature goals.
The Nature4Climate coalition, as the webinar’s special guest will present its Guide for Including Nature in NDCs, which has been developed to assist national policy makers involved in the revision of NDC. UNDP will present geospatial tools and analysis to better guide NDC implementation through nature. Peru will share how they have included nature in NDC target setting and implementation strategies.

A complementary webinar scheduled for April will focus more specifically on maximizing the role of the AFOLU sector to scale up NDCs and NBSAPs.

In 2025, companies are bracing for a seismic shift in sustainability reporting. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to redefine how businesses approach and communicate their environmental impact, with soil carbon programmes emerging as a powerful tool in the corporate sustainability arsenal.

The AgreenaCarbon Project has become the first large-scale arable agriculture project registered under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) VM0042 methodology, marking a significant milestone for regenerative agriculture and the Voluntary Carbon Market.

This webcast delves into the intersection of CSRD requirements and the transformative potential of soil carbon initiatves. We’ll explore how these programmes offer tangible benefits to corporate strategies, regardless of industry, and examine the rigorous processes ensuring the integrity of carbon reduction and removal calculations. From direct supply chain impacts in the food and beverage sector to the broader implications for tech companies, we’ll uncover how soil carbon programmes are reshaping sustainability strategies across the board. Additionally, we’ll showcase Agreena’s innovative approach to bridging the gap between farmers and corporations, demonstrating how collaborative efforts are driving meaningful change in agricultural practices and corporate sustainability. In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• The key CSRD requirements enforced by the EU from 2025 onwards and their implications for corporate reporting
• How soil carbon programs provide incremental and net positive benefits to corporate sustainability strategies
• The methods used to ensure integrity in calculating and reporting carbon reductions and removals
• The impact of soil carbon initiatives on both direct and non-direct supply chain companies
• Agreena’s role in facilitating partnerships between farmers and corporations to advance sustainability goals.

this webinar will bring together different perspectives to discuss the practical feasibility of EUDR implementation and explore alternative and complementary approaches to address deforestation.

Now in its fourth year, the annual New Green Shoots webinar highlights cutting-edge innovations in finance for nature-positive outcomes. This year’s session focuses on data transparency, market tools, and institutional products advancing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals. Featuring expert insights from Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, EU Business & Biodiversity Platform, PRI and other industry experts, the webinar will explore pioneering solutions such as Earth Observation data applications, biodiversity-linked bonds, regenerative finance initiatives in emerging markets, and nature-credit frameworks, providing actionable strategies for financial institutions to embed nature-based solutions into their portfolios.

Find out how sustainable forestry addresses climate risks by reducing emissions and protecting ecosystems – while adding value and creating new revenue streams.

Three experts will shed light on climate risks, sustainable forestry and carbon markets.

Afterwards, there will be time for your questions and discussion.

Nature is full of climate solutions—but how do people find out about them, and decide which ones to use? That’s where naturebase comes in! This innovative tool enables decision-makers to identify and implement natural climate solutions that are both effective and scalable.

Tune into TNC Science in Action series to hear more about how cutting-edge tools like naturebase amplify the science that helps us protect our lands, address the climate crisis, and benefit both people and the planet.

In this second event in the TNC Science in Action Webinar Series, Katharine Hayhoe (TNC Chief Scientist) moderates a conversation with Peter Ellis (TNC Director of Global Natural Climate Solutions Science), Ximena Apestegui (TNC Policy Advisor, International Climate Policy), and Adrian Ghilardi (Associate Professor at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico).

Andrew Taylor, Senior Technical Manager, Forestry, ACR at Winrock International and Alex Procton, Manager for Data Solutions and Insights, Ecosystem Marketplace will co-present “Voluntary and compliance forest carbon markets: understanding the opportunity.”

This webinar will delve deeper into understanding the different types of forest carbon markets (including voluntary vs. compliance), carbon registries, and carbon payment programs with a focus on opportunities for potential new income streams. Additionally, this webinar will discuss barriers to entry to different programs and opportunities to overcome such barriers.

Participants have the opportunity to earn CFE’s from both SAF and ISA.

For the fourth year, the New Green Shoots webinar will explore the latest cutting-edge innovations in finance for nature-positive outcomes. This year’s session focuses on data transparency, market tools, and institutional products that support progress towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) goals.