Events at COP16

Overview

The FAIRR Initiative is delighted to be hosting and participating in several events at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP16 which will be held in Cali, Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024.

Who is attending?

We will have a FAIRR presence in Cali from 24 October to 1 November 2024, with the majority of the team present from 25 October to 28 October.

For questions, please contact Sofía De La Parra, Investor Outreach Manager, at sofia.delaparra@fairr.org.

Events

UNDP Side-Event: From Harm to Harmony: Redefining Agricultural Subsidies for Biodiversity Conservation

Friday, 25 October | 12:30-13:30 (COT) | Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion

This side-event is to catalyse stakeholder consensus on the “what”, “why”, and “how” needed for governments to repurpose harmful agricultural subsidies in ways that align with objectives for inclusive, sustainable, and resilient food and commodities systems.  

The confirmed speakers include:

• Mariana Bellot, Technical Advisor, BIOFIN 

• Max Boucher, Senior Manager, Biodiversity & Oceans, FAIRR Initiative

Register here (in person only)

FAIRR-hosted Event: Roundtable Discussion | Financing a Just Transition for Sustainable Agriculture

Saturday, 26 October | 10:00-12:30 (COT) | Nature Positive Hub, Museo La Tertulia, Cali

FAIRR will convene a roundtable with key stakeholders to advance the global just transition agenda, focusing on financing sustainable agriculture.

The roundtable aims to explore how stakeholders across the value chain can come together to create these financial incentives to support farmers in adopting and maintaining regenerative practices, ultimately protecting climate, biodiversity, public health, and food security.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals, investors, and stakeholders to identify areas where financial incentives can be created to support long-term resilience and sustainability in the global food sector. This event will be conducted under Chatham House Rules, ensuring a candid and open conversation where participants' remarks are non-attributable, fostering a safe environment for honest dialogue.

Invite-only event (in-person)

FAIRR-hosted Event | COP16 Investors Dinner: Food, Finance & Biodiversity

Sunday, 27 October | 17:30-22:00 (COT) | Jardin Botanico de Cali and Hacienda Del Bosque, Valle Del Cauca, Cali

FAIRR will host a dinner under Chatham House rules which will also feature a private tour of the Jardín Botánico, guided by Maria Clara Dominguez, Director of the Fundacion Zoologica de Cali.

The evening will provide a valuable opportunity for senior investors from different regions to engage in meaningful discussions on biodiversity's critical role in the global food supply chain, with a focus on reporting mechanisms, TNFD, nature investment policies, and innovative financial strategies.

The dinner portion of the evening will include opening remarks and interventions by FAIRR investor members, including:

• Dr. Dai Yamawaki, Senior ESG Investment Manager at Nomura

• Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing at Federated Hermes

• Santiago Bernal, Head of Sustainable Investing, Sura Investments

To learn more about the event, click here.

Invite only event (in-person)

FAIRR Co-hosted Roundtable Event: Transition pathways for food systems financing to align with climate goals

Monday, 28 October | 17:00-18:00 (COT) | The Nature Positive Initiative Pavilion (Blue Zone)

FAIRR will be co-hosting a roundtable with NatureFinance, exploring the future of food security in a world beyond 1.5°C. Through this session, we will bring attention to the ongoing debate about how we can catalyse more disruptive actions commensurate with the scale of the interlinked climate and nature crises for food security.

This closed session will bring together senior decision-makers from agribusiness, investors, financial institutions, policymakers, and experts in sustainable food technology to discuss the key challenges and innovative solutions to securing food security in a world beyond 1.5°C. This session will share insights from:

• NatureFinance’s upcoming technical think piece, Financing Food in a World Beyond 1.5°C, (developed with assistance from FAIRR).

• FAIRR will bring insights from our engagements with agri-business companies, as well as from engagement with policymakers on repurposing agricultural subsidies to align with climate and nature goals

Invite-only event (in-person)