Back to The Nature Positive Pavilion at COP17

Finance in a Year of Taking Action for Nature – how biodiversity data can support business decision-making and investment aligned with global standards and commitments

Location: Main Room

Organizers: IBAT

This session will explore the relationship between biodiversity loss and risk and uncover ways that financial institutions and businesses can develop effective biodiversity risk management strategies and build resilience

In a year of Action for Nature, this session will explore the relationship between biodiversity loss and risk and uncover ways that financial institutions and businesses can develop effective biodiversity risk management strategiesand build resilience using a place-based approach and existing data.
Attendees will learn how global nature data can support them, when further evidence may be useful, and how they can connect information to practical decisions.
They will also have the opportunity to participate in a discussion focused on actionable insights and takeaways.

  • Cristina Secades

    IBAT Biodiversity and Business Lead

  • Franck Gbaguidi

    Managing Director, Global Environment and Sustainability, Eurasia Group

  • Malcolm Starkey

    Chief Innovation Officer, The Biodiversity ConsultancyThe Biodiversity Consultancy

  • Rio Ohguchi

    Assistant Director at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)