Green is the new gold: partnering with the private sector for conservation finance

The session will showcase initiatives in which the private sector is supporting conservation outcomes with a focus on innovation and new partnership models. First, an expert panel will explore the key elements and foundations of collaborative partnerships pioneered by major companies, innovators and multi-stakeholder platforms. Second, the application of market based instruments, including biodiversity credits and carbon market finance, will also be examined in the context of innovative public and private partnerships. The session will explore the challenges experienced by global experts and illustrate solutions with examples of blended finance.