CBD COP16: Bridging the gap: How effective policy can promote sustainable land use and mitigate deforestation

The event brought together representatives from government, the private sector, and civil society to foster a deeper understanding of how policies can promote sustainable land use, combat deforestation and discuss the role of multi-stakeholder partnerships in driving systemic change.

This event was co-organised by the Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD), Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA), High-Level Champions, Global Canopy, IIGCC, and host Storebrand Asset Management.

The event covered following topics:

• Discuss the role and effectiveness of regulation in promoting sustainable land use, product traceability, and combating deforestation.
• Explore the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships in driving systemic change.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities in implementing successful regulations, with a focus on the EU Deforestation Regulation.

Panelists included:

• Garo Batmanian, Director General of Brazilian Forestry Service at the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
• Rob Cameron, Global Head of ESG Engagement, Nestle
• Leonardo Fleck, Senior Head of Sustainable Innovation, Santander Brazil
• Hugo Schally, Advisor for International Negotiations, European Commission
• Kiran Sehra, Nature and Biodiversity Lead, Aviva Investors
• Moderation: Niki Mardas, Executive Director, Global Canopy

Keynote remarks were from:

Jan-Erik Saugestad, CEO, Storebrand Asset Management, Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, WWF Global Climate and Energy Lead and CBD Action Agenda Champion for Nature and People