CBD COP16: Going Beyond “No Harm” to Create a Regenerative Economy

This closed-door three-hour workshop explored how the private sector can most effectively “bend the curve” of biodiversity loss and close the nature finance gap. Through a series of facilitated small-group discussions and exercises, business leaders discussed innovative case studies for investing in nature, converge around opportunities for meaningful stakeholder engagement and social outcomes, and explore ways to balance local and global biodiversity goals. This session was aimed for a select group of multinational corporations and financial institutions, partners, and sponsors.

Speakers included:

• Andrew Mitchell, Founder & Senior Advisor, Global Canopy
• Matthieu Soulé, Head of BNP Paribas C.Lab Americas, BNP Paribas
• Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, President and Co-founder, Igarapé Institute
• Ana María Uribe Ramírez, Sustainability Director, Grupo Argos