This event will be a round table dedicated to the challenges of public – private funding for coral preservation and restoration. The aim of this round table will be to understand the environmental and economic risks associated with the loss of corals and the implementation of solutions by the private sector to close the gap. Levers of action will be shared to massively increase positive investment for corals.
This event will be a panel discussion composed of representatives of public authorities, bank, asset manager, insurance & foundation. The aim will be to create a discussion and share information on how to mobilise financial resources to protect coral reefs and how the private sector can take account ocean-related issues.
- Lucie Pecqueur, Head of Biodiversity & Adaptation at L’Institut de la Finance Durable. The Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD) aims to coordinate, federate and accelerate action by the Paris financial centre to achieve the ecological transition and transform the economy towards a low-carbon and inclusive model, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Stéphane Godier, Business Development Leader at AXA Climate. AXA Climate is an AXA Group entity that provides insurance, finance, training and consulting services to address climate and environmental adaptation challenges.
- Camille Maclet, Group Biodiversity Specialist at BNP Paribas. BNP Paribas is a French global private financial institutions present in 65 countries, which adopted an Ocean Position in 2019 and works to support the financing of ocean conservation in partnership with global initiatives.
- Florent Merle, European & International Relations Deputy Director, L’Office Français de la Biodiversité. OFB is a public body dedicated to the protection and restoration of biodiversity in mainland France and the French overseas territories, under the supervision of the Ministries of Ecology and Agriculture.
- Nick Silver, Director of Callund Consulting Limited, ORRAA. ORRAA is an initiative connecting the international finance and insurance sectors, governments, non-profits, and stakeholders from the Global South to pioneer finance products that incentivise investment into coastal and ocean Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Their mission, by 2030, is to activate at least USD$500 million of investment into this space, and in so doing, help build the resilience of 250 million climate vulnerable coastal people.
Lead Organisation: Institut de la Finance Durable (IFD)
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