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.
Inspiration Hub: Showcasing Stories of Innovation and Impact
Mangroves offer a promising and innovative solution to addressing the biodiversity funding gap. These coastal ecosystems provide a wide range of ecological, social and economic benefits that make them critical for conservation and climate adaptation. Mangroves are highly efficient at capturing and storing carbon dioxide, often referred to as ‘blue carbon’ ecosystems, and they support biodiversity by acting as nurseries for many marine species, protecting shorelines and enhancing fish stocks that local communities depend on.
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