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.

Isabela Echeverry Penon

Isabela holds a Master’s in International Affairs from SIPA-Columbia, specializing in Economic and Political Development. She has dedicated her career to driving economic growth through entrepreneurship and innovation in Colombia, including as Entrepreneurship and Innovation Director at the Cali Chamber of Commerce, where she launched a thriving startup ecosystem and supported over 3,000 entrepreneurs. Since joining IDB Lab in 2022, she manages a $20M portfolio focused on climate, impact-driven startups, innovation finance, and outcome-based financing across Latin America.