At COP16, finance takes center stage, with Finance and Biodiversity Day focusing on mobilizing resources and aligning financial flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework’s vision and mission.

Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries face in protecting nature and financing biodiversity initiatives, and seizing the momentum of COP16, the organizations below have joined efforts to announce the first Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Finance and Biodiversity Day at COP16. This event, created by and for Latin America and the Caribbean, enriches global discussions with regional insights and solutions, setting a precedent for future COPs and highlighting the importance of regional approaches in achieving global sustainability goals.

By grounding these discussions in the specific contexts of Latin America and the Caribbean, we ensure that the outcomes are practical and actionable, addressing the needs and conditions of our region while contributing to global objectives.

This event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss policy challenges and opportunities as well as innovative financial solutions and strategies to address the urgent need for biodiversity conservation and a just transition for all. It aims to foster the creation of a roadmap to COP30, strengthening the nature-climate nexus to build on existing efforts leveraging the experience of leading countries in the region, emphasizing the interconnection among biodiversity protection, climate change, and social inclusion, contributing to the global Nature Positive for Climate Action call to action, and leveraging the progress made by the leading countries in our region.

 The link to register will follow shortly. In the meantime, please save the date and if you have any questions, you can contact latam@unpri.org.

This event is co-organized by the PRI with the Latin America and the Caribbean regional teams of the following organizations:

  • CDP
  • Climate Bonds Initiative
  • United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions
  • Climate Policy Initiative
  • Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
  • Global Reporting Initiative
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative

Allies:

  • Business for Nature
  • Inter-American Development Bank & IADB Invest
  • United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
  • WWF