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SUMMARY:[Invite Only] Closed Door Ocean Finance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:* This event is closed and by invitation only *
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/ocean-initiative-concept-introduction-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)":MAILTO:nicole.trudeau@uncdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T110000
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SUMMARY:Seascapes of the Future: NbS\, the Blue Economy and the Great Blue Wall
DESCRIPTION:The Great Blue Wall (GBW) is a Western Indian Ocean (WIO)-born\, African-driven roadmap to achieve a nature-positive world by 2030\, aiming at unlocking unprecedented nature-based recovery efforts through dramatically accelerating and upscaling ocean conservation action while enhancing socio-ecological resilience and the development of a regenerative blue economy. The GBW goals are to achieve a net gain of critical blue ecosystems in 2030 by conserving and restoring more than 2 million ha of critical ecosystems and consequently sequestering more than 100 million tons of carbon. It aspires to achieve this by catalysing political leadership and financial support to best-practice coastal and marine protection\, conservation and sustainable resource management. \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on the implementation of best-practice coastal and marine conservation in the WIO\, and the integration of Nature-based Solutions and the Regenerative Blue Economy into Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). The session is structured around two main panels\, each addressing critical aspects of the Great Blue Wall initiative. \nThe first panel will delve into the technical aspects of improving the effectiveness\, equitable\, and gender-responsive conservation of WIO PA network\, including OECMs. This discussion will focus on the tools\, techniques\, and community engagement strategies that are being used to manage and protect these areas. It will highlight the importance of scientific research\, data collection\, and monitoring in ensuring the success of conservation efforts. The panel will also address the role of advocacy and biodiversity conservation in supporting the livelihoods of local communities. \nThe second panel will explore the dynamic interrelation between Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the blue economy\, highlighting how both contribute to regenerative seascapes that restore ecosystems\, strengthen community resilience\, and foster sustainable economic growth. Within the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region\, NbS initiatives are increasingly central to the sustainable use of marine resources and climate change adaptation efforts\, while also providing opportunities for inclusive economic development. Panellists will provide insights into how regenerative seascapes can enhance biodiversity and climate resilience while driving economic empowerment through the blue economy—particularly for women and youth—through access to nature-based value chains and entrepreneurship. \nBy focusing on practical implementation and sharing technical knowledge\, this event aims to inspire and equip stakeholders with the tools and strategies needed to achieve sustainable ocean conservation and the development of a regenerative seascapes movement. \n\n\n\nOBJECTIVES: To share practical strategies and collaborative efforts for accelerating ocean and coastal ecosystems conservation in the Western Indian Ocean\, integrating Nature- based Solutions and the Regenerative Blue Economy and empowering local communities and indigenous people to become stewards\, managers\, and sustainable users of these seascapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE AGENDA (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/great-blue-wall-africas-vision-for-global-ocean-conservation/
CATEGORIES:30x30
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)":MAILTO:thomas.sberna@iucn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T130000
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SUMMARY:Launching the first impact loan facility for marine conservation
DESCRIPTION:Blue Alliance and BNP Paribas\, together with GFCR\, ORRAA\, and other partners\, will unveil a groundbreaking investment facility aimed at advancing sustainable finance for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Global South. The facility seeks to transform protected areas and livelihoods through investment in Blue Economy social enterprises. This event will highlight the innovative Impact Loan Facility for MPAs\, BNP Paribas’ initial funding commitment\, as well as the first cohort of investments in the Blue Economy and MPAs. It will also provide a unique opportunity for networking and offer a first look at the potential for scaling up the facility. \nLead Organisation: Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/launching-the-first-impact-loan-facility-for-marine-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas":MAILTO:angieb@bluealliance.earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T150000
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SUMMARY:Advancing the Marine Conservation Breakthroughs: Connecting Global Action to Scale Nature-Based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Resulting from the joint efforts of the Marrakech Partnership on Ocean & Coastal Zones and the High Level Climate Champions\, this high-level leadership session will unite the Coral Reef Breakthrough\, Mangrove Breakthrough\, Seagrass Breakthrough\, and Ocean Breakthroughs\, to showcase how coastal and marine ecosystems can drive progress on both global biodiversity and climate goals.\nThese Breakthroughs harness the power of Nature-Based Solutions to address biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, making them key to accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement. \nTo power the 2030 Marine Conservation Breakthrough goal of investing at least 72 USD billion to secure the integrity of ocean ecosystems by protecting\, restoring\, and conserving at least 30% of the ocean for the benefit of people\, climate\, and nature – this session will emphasize cross-sectoral partnerships\, bringing stakeholders from  finance\, policy\, and science. \nThe event will feature a “Implementation is Now” segment\, followed by two panel discussions that will bring together governments\, finance\, private sector\, and expert practitioners to showcase concrete opportunities and initiative.. The event will also invite the developing Marine Conservation Breakthroughs delivery partners –- the Seagrass Breakthrough\, and the Kelp Breakthrough\, to share updates and progress since COP28. \nLead Organisation: High Level Climate Champions \nCo-organisation(s): ICRI\, GFCR\, GMA\, UN-CMS\, CCT  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF) 
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/advancing-the-marine-conservation-breakthroughs/
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ORGANIZER;CN="High Level Climate Champions":MAILTO:kristinarodriguez@climatechampions.team
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