EIT Climate-KIC at COP16

EIT Climate-KIC will participate in COP16, the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, from 21 October to 1 November in Cali, Colombia. With around 14,000 delegates expected, this summit will build upon the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) established at COP15, aiming to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

We will engage in several key sessions focused on advancing innovative solutions for biodiversity and climate action. On 23 October, we will join a panel at the Marriott Hotel for the Campfire Dialogues to discuss New Impact Investment Models for Innovation and Bioculturality. This session, featuring prominent speakers from Colombia and Mexico, will explore how blended finance strategies can transform environmental conservation.

We look forward to impactful discussions and collaborating with global leaders to drive sustainable finance solutions that enhance biodiversity.

Contact us at media@climate-kic.org if you want more information or want to meet our experts in Cali.

Cali Campfire Dialogues: New Impact Investment Models for Innovation and Bioculturality

Location: Marriott Hotel

This session will explore how blended finance strategies and cross-sector cooperation can transform environmental conservation, shifting from traditional philanthropic approaches to sustainable and impactful business models.

Speakers:

• María Elvira Tamayo, NAB Colombia
• Carolina Puerta, Alianza por la Inversión de Impacto México
• Andrés Bello, Fundación Bolívar Davivienda
• Sebastián Bustamante, EIT Climate KIC
• Moderator: Mariana Madero, Mar+INVEST

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Global Landscape Forum, investment case

Location: Museo La Tertulia, Cali, Colombia & Online

How can we raise $200 billion a year for biodiversity and climate? And what role can emerging technologies like AI play in finding innovative solutions and new opportunities? Everyone has a role to play: businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, inventors, governments, NGOs, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, youth and many more.

Find out how on 25 October at the 7th GLF Investment Case Symposium – the world’s largest event on sustainable finance in the Global South this year.

Meet leading sustainable finance practitioners and changemakers to explore investment opportunities that drive both financial returns and positive environmental impact. 

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Climate and Gender: inspiring stories

Location: Cali Chamber of Commerce

Join an event co-hosted by EIT Climate-KIC where you will hear powerful stories from University of EAN participants after their participation in both Salesforce and IDB EIT Climate-KIC´s programs around climate and gender.

Blended Finance for Biodiversity: The role of private sector, philanthropy and public finance for nature-based solutions

Location: Dutch Pavilion Nature Finance Programme, Blue Zone

Speakers:

• Daniel Zimmer, EIT Climate-KIC (Keynote)
• Caroline van Leenders
• Aart Mudler
• Juan Carlos Ramos
• Thierry Dudermel

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