This high-level panel discussion is part of the ‘Business and philanthropy climate forum’ and explores the challenges and solutions to establish a fair, transparent, and socially inclusive framework to invest in regions rich in natural capital, incorporating perspectives from major global carbon sinks such as Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Gold Standard Foundation will present on how carbon markets and broader sustainable finance can help restore and preserve natural ecosystems while providing meaningful development benefits to host countries and communities.
Harnessing Natural Capital for Net Zero: A Focus on Africa, Latin America, and SE Asia
Moderator
James Mwangi, Founder and CEO, Africa Climate Ventures
HE President William Ruto, President, Kenya
Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation
Hon Minister Arlette Soudan-Nonault, Minister of Tourism and Environment, Republic of the Congo
Margaret N. Kim, Chief Executive Officer
Ana Haurie, Co-Founder and CEO, Respira
Arief Rabik, Chairman and Founder, Bamboo Village Trust
Peter Fernandez, Co-Founder and CEO, Mombak
