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COP 16 | Can we have it all? Approaches to equitable and inclusive nature-based solutions aiming for climate resilience, gender equality, and net biodiversity gain

Cali, Colombia

October 21, 2024

About

Climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty are interrelated crises that require integrated responses at scale. In this session, we shared perspectives from policy-makers, experts, and practitioners implementing the Government of Canada’s Partnering for Climate Initiative.

The event included a moderated panel with discussants sharing perspectives on tools and approaches for integrating inclusive nature-based solutions that are centered on gender equality and social inclusion, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation. The session also included a Q&A period.

 

Agenda

All times listed below are local.

Opening

10:30–10:40 a.m.

NbS can contribute toward multiple societal goals. What is the experience on the ground of partners implementing Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative?

  • Veronica Lo, Senior Policy Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
  • Tara Shannon, Assistant Deputy Minister, Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

 

GBF’s Whole-of-Society Approach

10:40–10:45 a.m.

Adaptation, human rights, and a whole-of-society approach in the Global Biodiversity Framework

  • Tristan Tyrrell, Programme Management Officer for Biodiversity, Climate Change and Dry and Sub-humid Lands, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

 

NbS Implementation

10:45–11:05 a.m.

What are some experiences and outcomes from NbS implementation, specifically outcomes for biodiversity, adaptation, and gender?

 

Capacity-Building Needs

11:05–11:10 a.m.

Based on your experience with various initiatives that foster communities around NbS, what capacity needs and knowledge gaps are commonly identified and addressed?

  • Susanna Gionfra, Senior Programme Officer, Nature-based Solutions, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

 

Human Rights

11:10–11:15 a.m.

How should human rights, rights of Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous science be integrated into Canada’s programming? What are some lessons learned from the Nature and Climate Community of Practice?

  • Erin Myers, Director of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management, Métis National Council

 

Trade-offs and Benefits of P4C’s Programming Approach

11:15–11:20 a.m.

What were the positive outcomes of the Partnering for Climate initiative? What are the trade-offs that were encountered? How will this knowledge inform GAC’s future programming?

  • Kerry Max, Deputy Director, Partnering for Climate, Global Affairs Canada

 

Q&A and Closing

11:20–11:30 a.m.

 

Event Details 

Date: October 21, 2024

Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m. COT

Location: Nature Positive Pavilion, CBD COP 16, Cali, Colombia, and online