7th GLF Investment Case Symposium

How can we raise $200 billion a year for biodiversity and climate?  From 21 October to 1 November 2024, global leaders gathered in Cali, Colombia, for the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16), tackling critical issues like ecosystem protection, climate action, and food security. The 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium, the largest sustainable finance event in the Global South, explored how to fund these efforts, including the role of emerging tech like Artificial Intelligence (AI) in finding innovative solutions.

About this session

This plenary dives into the profound ways AI is reshaping nature finance and sustainable finance across Latin America, examining both its exciting potential and its challenges. Experts will share insights into AI-powered solutions and their role in shaping the future of sustainable finance in the region. We explore how AI and fintech are expanding financial access, driving green financing and transforming the measurement of carbon footprints, while also addressing risks like market volatility and governance gaps. This session provides a balanced view of the positive and negative consequences for financial professionals, startups and policymakers alike.