Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that conserve, restore, and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems hold promise in helping people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. But it is often a challenge to achieve measurable gains for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, while also achieving wins for society and climate adaptation.
On June 22, AKFC and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) hosted a special hybrid event which was followed by a community of practice meeting focusing on NbS for climate and biodiversity led by Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
Session 1: Advancing Biodiversity-positive Nature-based Climate Solutions for Adaptation
0:00 Introduction by Obianuju Harbor, Events Officer, AKFC
5:40 Setting the scene by Kiersten Eyes, Director of Public Engagement and Resource Mobilization, AKFC
13:11 Nature-Based Solutions & Partnering for Climate by Kerry Max, Senior Advisor, Climate Finance Partnerships, GAC
17:53 Enhancing Biodiversity Co-Benefits by Dr. Veronica Lo, Senior Policy Advisor, IISD
31:18 Case study 1 by Anita Miya, Head, Knowledge Management and Partnerships, Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India
1:01:47 Case study 2 by Dr. Nicholas Macfarlane, Senior Scientist & Programme Manager, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
1:18:46 Case study 3 by Anil Gupta, Senior Environment Specialist, GAC, and Paul Stewart, Global Coffee Director, Technoserve
1:38:19 Case study 4 by Janet Sumner, Executive Director, Wildlands League
1:51:17 Case Study Breakout Groups facilitated by Dr. Veronica Lo (IISD)
2:11:06 Closing by Angie Dazé, Director, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion for Resilience, IISD
Session 2: Nature-based solutions for Climate and Biodiversity Community of Practice
2:14:54 Introduction by Kerry Max (GAC)
2:19:57 Coffee and Climate Change Adaptation by Stefan Ruge, Manager, Climate Program; Michael Opitz, Managing Director, Hanns R. Neumann Stiftung; and Kevin West, Director of Coffee Operations, Tim Hortons
2:48:03 Nature-Based Solution (NbS) Approach Applied to a Cassava Value Chain by Jerry Nwigwe, Community Economic Development Advisor, Debate and Development Resource Centre- Nigeria
3:15:50 Community of Practice and Partnering for Climate Update by Kerry Max (GAC)
3:23:23 Update on the Indigenous Peoples Partnering for Climate Initiative by Céline Heinbecker, Director, Climate Finance Partnerships, GAC
3:33:29 Q&A facilitated by Kerry Max (GAC)
3:59:50 Closing by Kerry Max (GAC)
