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3-11 September 2021

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Investing in nature – key to sustainability and recovery
 

The critical role of the private sector in generating impact for nature conservation and nature-based recovery is now more evident than ever. A recent report on the State of Finance for Nature calls for closing a USD 4.1 trillion financing gap by 2050 in order to tackle the climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises. The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework further emphasises this investment need, requiring additional investments in nature equivalent to 0.7-1% of annual global GDP to halt biodiversity loss by 2030.

The IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille will focus on leveraging economic and financial systems for sustainability, with 50+ related sessions, and will also host the IUCN CEO Summit. View more details on the range of opportunities for those interested in business at Congress here.

The following reflections from IUCN Members and Partners highlight the role of business and finance in nature conservation, and the importance of providing financial incentives and promoting attractive investment opportunities.
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Early bird rates for the Complete Congress Experience end 17 June
 

“The Congress will address seven themes, which will give us the opportunity to link up with other organisations from which we can learn, and also share our experiences, building together with IUCN” – Raquel Jimenez Acosta, Global Affairs Coordinator, Reforestamos.

“We can only make a change together through partnerships, through organisations that are part of the IUCN network. We really need to show that there’s still hope and that there are still projects that can make a change” – Joel Boele, Community Outreach Coordinator, Black Jaguar Foundation.

 
Beyond business-as-usual: resetting companies’ relationship with nature

By Nadine McCormick – Manager, Nature Action, World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Businesses and business leaders have become more aware of the impacts of the private sector on sustainability, and the opportunity to join the action on nature-based recovery. This is a critical year for all sectors to become involved in order to work towards an equitable, net zero, nature-positive economy. Read more.
An alliance with ranchers for sustainable production in the native grasslands of southern Brazil

By Pedro F. Develey – Executive Director for BirdLife/SAVE Brasil

Brazil’s Pampa biome is extremely biodiverse, with much of the land privately owned and operated for production. The Grasslands Alliance formed between BirdLife International and SAVE Brasil has adopted the concept of ‘conserving by producing’, by offering financial incentives and management tools to local ranchers for the conservation of the grasslands. Read more.

Finance for nature – creating attractive investment opportunities

By Martin Stadelmann – Director of Funds and Platforms, South Pole

In order to drive effective investment in nature and address the biodiversity-finance gap, private investors need to be connected to conservation projects delivering impact. Using nature-based solutions and making links between conservation and climate change mitigation is also necessary for investors interested in climate finance. Read more.
Promising solutions for scaling private investment in nature

By Edit Kiss – Investment and Development Director, Mirova

Natural capital investments and nature-positive activities are critical in the years to come. The Nature+ Accelerator Fund, launched by the Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC) and IUCN in collaboration with Mirova and the GEF, supports high-impact investment projects. The fund aims to scale up nature projects focussing on carbon sequestration, nature-based solutions, new technologies, and other biodiversity and conservation areas. Read more.

 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early bird rates for the Complete Congress Experience end 17 June

The deadline for early bird registration for in-person participation will end this week on 17 June. Take advantage of these rates if you want to attend the in-person Congress in Marseille. For more information on rates and registration deadlines, please visit our registration fees page.
Official Forum programme now updated 

The Congress Forum programme has been updated and is now live, identifying all the sessions that will be held onsite, virtually, or in a hybrid format. See the updated Forum programme here.

Register for the Congress Essentials Experience

This virtual participation option provides you with all the Congress essentials from anywhere with an internet connection. It is the best option for those who are interested in identifying links that tie their organisation’s work with nature or an excellent option for those unable to make the trip to Marseille for the full Congress. For more information on virtual participation, please visit our registration fees page.
Get the latest information on health and safety measures for a safe Congress

IUCN and the French government are committed to a safe Congress and are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all participants. For a full list of the measures planned to date, see the Q&A section “About health and safety precautions”.
 
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Share the excitement on social media

Use the #IUCNcongress social media kit to share your enthusiasm for the Congress with videos, images and sample posts. Check out the toolkit here.
Hotel booking is now available

Take advantage of our exclusive deals on hotel rooms in Marseille. Hotels with sustainable programmes are available and easy to identify.  Read more.

Become a Partner or Sponsor

Partners and Sponsors are committed to nature conservation and play an essential role in making Congress a success. For more information on how to contribute by becoming a Partner or Sponsor, please visit our website
Questions about Congress preparations

Preparations for Congress are continuing. Please check the Congress website for updates and find answers to frequently asked questions by consulting our Q&A page here.
 
 
PHOTO CREDITS
 

- Banner – MEE KO DONG / Shutterstock
- Beyond business-as-usual: resetting companies’ relationship with nature – WBCSD
- An alliance with ranchers for sustainable production in the native grasslands of southern Brazil – Adriano Becker/SAVE Brasil
- Finance for nature – creating attractive investment opportunities – LI FEI/Unsplash
- Promising solutions for scaling private investment in nature – Waren Brasse/Unsplash
- Early bird rates for the Complete Congress Experience extended to 17 June– IUCN
- Official Forum programme now updated – IUCN
- Register for the Congress Essentials Experience – fizkes/Shutterstock
- Get the latest information on health and safety measures for a safe Congress – Chayanin Wongpracha/Shutterstock

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