
“Mitigating climate change and halting the loss of biodiversity are two critical issues that are deeply interconnected. Many of the drivers, challenges and solutions are one and the same, and they must be addressed together.
By creating a bridge between COP15 and COP26, the World Biodiversity Summit will play an important role in ensuring that the conversations, outcomes and commitments that come out of these meetings are aligned, and move the system towards the transformative change that’s needed to halt warming at 1.5°C and reverse the degradation of the natural world.”
Mark Gough, CEO, Capitals Coalition
Programme Part 1
- Side event to COP26 - Glasgow, UK, November 10, 2021

10:00 - 10:15
Welcoming remarks
10:15-11:00
Opening Session
Rebuilding for the Better - Raising Ambitions & Mobilising Private Finance for Nature
11:00 - 12:00
Session 1
Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture at the Centre of Investment Strategies - Challenges and Opportunities
12:00 - 13:30
Networking Break
13:30 - 14:30
Session 2
Policy, Technology & Finance - Creating Partnerships for a Resilient Food System
14:30 - 15:30
Session 3
Overcoming Barriers & Growing Investment Opportunities in Restorative Land & Forestry Management
15:30 - 16:00
Closing Remarks by Partners
Natural Capital as an Asset Class - Mitigating Climate Change by Protecting Nature
16:00 - 19:00
Cocktail Reception & Networking
Programme Part 2
- Side event to COP15 - Kunming, China, TBD 2021

Potential morning sessions
13:00 - 13:15
Welcoming remarks
13:15 - 13:30
Keynote - TBD
Focusing on Biodiversity Loss and Prevention of Future Pandemics
13:30 - 14:30
Session 1
Blue Economy - Harnessing The Ocean Economy Through Investment & Innovation
14:30 - 15:00
Networking Break
15:00 - 16:00
Session 2
Investing in Reforestation - Solving The Climate & Biodiversity Crisis, One Tree at a Time
16:00 - 17:00
Session 3
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security - How Can We Accelerate Private Capital into Innovative Solutions?