Investing in Nature: What’s the value of protecting biodiversity?

Investing in Nature: What’s the value of protecting biodiversity?

2025-02-26T18:30:00+00:00

2025-02-26T22:00:00+00:00

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"Make an Impact for Good" Sustainability ProgrammeInvesting in Nature: What's the value of protecting biodiversity?Wednesday 26th February - 6.30pm UK time | Institut Français, London The protection of nature is a vital and often overlooked aspect of sustainable development. However, it remains central to both our economic future and environmental well-being. Given the degradation of natural habitats and the decline of essential resources from nature, it is imperative that investments in biodiversity be prioritised by governments and companies impacting or dependent on natural resources.  Natural ecosystems need to be preserved and generated to ensure the long-term viability of the benefits we receive from them. Guaranteeing sustainable funding to do so, from both public and private sectors, is essential, through commitment and innovation. All these elements also serve as the foundation for creating new economic opportunities and improving resilience in public services and business operations.  At the recent UN Biodiversity COP 16 in Colombia, discussions on investing in nature demonstrated some progress, but revealed that a clear strategy for resource mobilisation remains elusive. In the absence of decisive action on this matter, the achievement of the goals set out in the Global Biodiversity Framework by 2030 will become increasingly challenging. Given the scale of the issue, it is evident that we must rethink our approach to investment in nature. Do we still need to prove the business case to invest in nature? And if so, why?Join us for an engaging discussion on this pivotal issue, where our panel of experts will share their views for a lively debate, and enjoy a networking cocktail session afterwards! FORMAT 6.30pm BST: Registrations  7pm BST: Welcome remarks 7.10pm BST: Guest speaker 7.25pm BST: Panel discussion  8.10pm BST: Q&A 8.30pm BST: Cocktails & Networking  PANELLISTS & GUEST SPEAKER (tbc)MAKE AN INMPACT FOR GOOD Launched by passionate members of the EDHEC Alumni UK Board in 2023, "Make an Impact for Good" is an ambitious programme of three main activities aimed at raising awareness on the sustainability challenges, connecting generations to find solutions and ultimately making an impact for good on society. The three main activities are as follows:A series of expert panel discussions to highlight the challenges of sustainability. A mentoring programme between Alumni in the UK facing a sustainability-related problem and EDHEC students from the MSc in Global & Sustainable Business and MSc in Climate Change & Sustainable FinanceA bursary scheme to support Bachelor or Master students who meet bursary criteria and work on sustainability-focused projects. If you are interested in speaking at one of our events or becoming a mentor, please contact the UK team of "Make an Impact for Good" at: ukboard@alumni.edhec.edu. We would be delighted to collaborate with you!EVENT PARTNERS The team of EDHEC Alumni UK's "Make an Impact for Good" sustainability programme is very proud to have been one of two winners of the 2024 hackathon launched by the French Embassy in the UK, and consequently benefit from their support to extend their series of events to the entire France Alumni network in the UK. The France Alumni network is a network of former students from the French system of higher education. It allows Alumni from a wide range of schools stay in touch with their classmates, France, and gives professional opportunities.

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