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University of Glasgow | Online |
Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
An open discussion between ministers and CEOs of impact investment firms on the strategies, opportunities and challenges on using Nature Based Solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation in Latin America. The discussion will center on current strategies in the region that highlight the role of land based actions in mitigation and adaptation. Examples of activities, their cost effectiveness and co-benefits will be discussed. This event is organized by Initiative 20x20, an alliance of 18 countries launched at COP 20 that aims to protect and restore 50 million hectares of the region’s ecosystems. It will take place during the Global Landscapes Forum Climate.
This event will take place in person at the University of Glasgow and will be streamed online via the Global Landscapes Forum. If you would like to attend in person, contact us.
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Speakers:
- Andrea Meza, Minister of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica
- Silvano Tjong-Ahin, Minister of Spatial Planning and Environment of Suriname
- Alfredo Mamani, Viceminister of Natural Resource Strategic Development, Peru
- Jose A Muro, Viceminster of Agriculture, Peru
- Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Belize
- Juan Nicolas Galarza, Viceminister of Environment, Colombia
- Edit Kiss, Investment and Development Director, Mirova
- Nanno Kleiterp, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, &Green Fund
- Caroline Van Tilborg, Carbon Asset Manager, HSBC Pollination Climate Asset Management
- Moderator: Walter Vergara, Coordinator, Initiative 20x20