Unlocking Sustainable Investment in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action

When: Saturday 2 December at 11:45am-12:30pm (GST)

Where: UNEP Pavilion, Cop28, Dubai

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This is an official side event of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28).

In the face of escalating climate change impacts, resilient adaptation strategies are crucial. Recognizing nature-based solutions, especially ecosystem-based approaches, as pivotal for fortifying resilience, combating climatic risks, and aiding communities in adapting, this event invites participants to share collective expertise. The event will advocate for the cost-effectiveness of nature-based solutions in addressing climate resilience challenges and stresses their economic benefits. It will also showcase cutting-edge adaptation practices, like paludiculture on former drained peatlands.

Panelists:

• Jessica Laguardia, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of El Salvador
• Jessica Troni, Head, Climate Change Adaptation Unit, UNEP
• Franziska Tanneberger, Head Greifswald Mire Centre, Germany
• Eike Behre, Senior Project Associate at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)

For more information, contact oscar.ivanova@un.org