COP15 is kicking off today. Meet up with the EU B@B Platform in Montreal!
date: 06/12/2022
Today marks the opening of the negotiations to reach a new Global Biodiversity Framework that will shape policies for biodiversity by 2030 and beyond. Commitments and targets agreed upon in Montreal will have important implications for business and finance in the next decade. Following the European Business and Nature Summit, the EU B@B Platform will be present at COP15 to further strengthen the ‘business for biodiversity movement’ and call on an ambitious outcome.
COP15 is a unique opportunity to accelerate the transition to a nature positive economy, one where forward-looking businesses can thrive. Reach out to our team to align priorities via email at EUBB_Platform@icf.com. Our team at COP15 will be composed of:
- Yann Verstraeten, EU B@B Platform Project Manager, Senior Consultant at ICF
- Anne-Marie Bor, EU B@B Platform Lead of Finance and Biodiversity Community and Pioneers Workstream, Coordinator of Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and Founder at NextGreen
- Johan Lammerant, EU B@B Platform Methods Workstream Leader, Lead Expert Business and Biodiversity at Arcadis
Whats to do at COP15? Some suggestions by Business for Nature
Business for Nature (BfN) cordially invite you to BfN’s Partner and Strategic Advisory Group+ Strategy Workshop on 11 December from 14:00-17:00 EST. They will share venue information soon. The event is in-person only. RSVP here.
Many events will take place at COP15. Here’s a comprehensive list of business and finance-related events that BFN compiled. In addition, this event guide, developed by UNEP-WCMC, can be downloaded to mobile. BfN's FAQ page addresses common COP15-related questions. BfN also welcomes you to attend BfN’s events below:
- Daily business briefings on negotiation progress on 9-16 December from 8:00-8:30 EST in the Business and Industry Organizations Meeting Room 514A.
- Reforming by redirecting all environmentally harmful subsidies for a nature positive future on 9 December from 10:15-11:30 EST in the Auditorium, Place Québec.
- Practical Business’ Experiences in Integrating Nature Values in Decision-Making on 10 December from 18:15-19:45 EST in Contact Group 6, Room 516 DE.
- How can businesses contribute to the implementation of GBF Target 15? Views from countries and businesses on 16 December from 16:00 - 17:30 EST in the GEF Pavillion (Room 220b / Booth location 903).
Do not forget to reach out and meet the EU Business and Biodiversity Platform at COP15!