Organiser: Wildlife Conservation Society EU Office
In an era where human-induced pressures pose unprecedented threats to our natural world—ranging from habitat conversion for intensive agriculture to the far-reaching impacts of climate change—there's a pressing need for concerted action. At the forefront of this endeavor stands the European Community, poised to drive forward the implementation of both the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) and the Paris Agreement on climate change. These frameworks stand as beacons of hope, essential for reversing the tide of climate change and environmental degradation and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
In this session, we'll explore how the European Community can further amplify its pivotal role, including through policy change, innovative finance, and supporting impactful on-the-ground work, in advancing the objectives of the KM-GBF and the Paris Agreement and fostering enhanced coordination and synergies between them.
Speakers will include:
• Dr. Madhu Rao, Chair, IUCN World Commission of Protected Areas
• Mr. Daan Vandenberghe, Flemish UN Youth Delegate for Sustainable Development
• Ms. Aurelie Godefroy, Deputy Head of Unit INTPA F2- Environment, Sustainable Natural Resources, European Commission
• Mr. Cyrille Barnerias, Director, European and International Relations, French Biodiversity Agency