COP16: Biodiversity markets: enhancing financial and social sustainability of conservation projects

Healthy ecosystems are essential for species survival, human well-being, and sustainable economic development.

However, financing impactful conservation projects is a challenge. This event will explore biodiversity markets and credits as innovative solutions for financial and social sustainability in conserving nature.

When & Where

• Date: October 25, 2024
• Time: 9:00am COT (UTC / GMT - 5)
• Where: Hotel Intercontinental, Av. Colombia #2-72, Comuna 3, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. (Live streaming also available)

Agenda

• 9:05-9:15: The Global Biodiversity Market: The Role of Biodiversity Credits in Conservation
• 9:15-9:30: Aggregated Conservation Models: Habitat Bank as an Effective Mechanism. Case Study: Transforming Habitats in Alto de Ventanas
• 9:30-10:20: Closing the Funding Gap for Conservation: Innovative Models and Solutions for Biodiversity
• 10:20-11:10: Reflections and Exchanges on Biodiversity Projects in the Regulated Market. Challenges and Opportunities
• 11:10-11:20: Closing: Future Directions in Biodiversity Conservation