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The International Forum on Nature-based Solutions

A place to meet people in the nature finance space to discuss & overcome challenges together

Here's everything you'll experience:

Engaged Dialogue:
A Collaborative Roundtable

At the IFNBS, we go beyond passive listening. This isn’t just another event where experts speak at you - it’s an immersive, dynamic conversation.

Here, we foster collaboration, creating a space where each participant’s knowledge and experience are valued.

You are the experts, and together, we co-create practical, actionable solutions. In this workshop-style environment, every voice matters, and our collective expertise is the foundation for developing nature-based strategies that work for all the parties involved.

Strategic Solutions:
Tailored to Your Challenges

We understand the gap between nature and finance - it’s a challenge many face.

The missing link is often not a lack of solutions but a lack of space for real, deep conversations.

Our forum provides that essential space, allowing key stakeholders to connect, share insights, and build mutual understanding.

In this environment, solutions naturally emerge, driven by meaningful, transparent dialogue.

Each session is designed to ensure you leave with answers that directly address your unique challenges.

Cultivating a Purpose-Driven, Impactful Community

This forum is far more than a networking opportunity; it’s the heart of a growing, mission-driven community that unites investors, stewards, supporters, and beneficiaries, all focused in our commitment to scaling nature-based solutions.

By joining, you are not merely gaining knowledge - you are stepping into a movement with a shared vision for creating tangible impact.

Your participation strengthens this collaborative force, accelerating our journey toward a truly sustainable planet.

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With your expertise in the nature and finance space, we can move the needle forward on Nature-based Solutions;
what our planet needs most.

We're delighted to announce its first series of International Forum on Nature-based Solutions,

taking place online to welcome participants from the globe.

As you are aware, nature-based solutions offer a powerful way to tackle the climate crisis, providing benefits not just for the environment, but also for people. By implementing these solutions, we are safeguarding both nature and communities.

However, nature needs financing. We realise that more conversation needs to happen.

The evening will explore how we can increase financing for nature-based solutions projects, addressing the current challenges and barriers to investment in this vital area.

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Date

31st October 2024

Programme

17:00 - 18:00 UTC

Panel Discussion

18:00 - 19:00 UTC

Roundtables

19:00 - 19:30 UTC

Optional Netwroking

Are you looking to...

if you're an investor

Looking to diversify your portfolio with sustainable, nature-based solutions projects and be part of the conversation to understand the risk that's associated with this.
Wondering how you can get involved in the early stage of the nature-based solutions projects and develop a deal pipeline.

if you're a nature-steward
- Environmental Leaders, Conservationists, Ecologists, NbS Developers

Wondering how your expertise in stewardship influence large-scale projects and attract greater investment in nature-based solutions.
What role you can play in shaping policies and practices that bring nature and finance closer together for lasting change.

if you're a supporter
- NGOs, Service Providers, Advocates

Understand how your support catalyse the nature-based solutions that directly address climate and biodiversity challenges.
Support with your services to advancing scalable nature-based solutions.

if you're a beneficiary
- Local Communities, Businesses Impacted by Nature-based Solutions

Understand how could nature-based solutions transform your community or supply chain while fostering sustainable economic growth.
Explore what opportunities exist for you to collaborate with investors and environmental leaders to create long-lasting, regenerative solutions.

If so:

Investor

A safe and inclusive environment will be provided where all participants can engage openly and meaningfully as we understand that productive conversations happen when everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered to share their perspectives.
We will host guided discussions at the workshop where you can share your experiences and collaboratively explore solutions to shared challenges. After the forum, our facilitators will compile comprehensive summaries of these conversations, ensuring key insights and actionable ideas are captured and shared with attendees.

Nature-Steward

We empower you to expand the understanding of finance and financial modeling, providing with the tools needed to attract investment for your projects.
Through tailored sessions, you will learn how to frame the projects in ways that resonate with investors, shifting the approach from solely focusing on social impact to demonstrating financial value and sustainability.
By integrating financial insights into project design, you can develop more compelling proposals, communicate the return on investment more effectively, and ultimately secure the funding needed to bring nature-based solutions to life.

Supporter

You will be able to understand the pain point and the actual struggles people are facing in the nature-based solutions space.
You will be able to see the best case studies on what 's working and not working so that you can implement that to customise your services.
Engage with cutting edge practitioners led conversation.
Representing your stakeholders making sure that their voices are heard.

Beneficiary

You will have the chance to connect with investors who are actively looking to fund impactful, community-driven nature-based solutions.
By engaging with environmental leaders and practitioners, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to build partnerships that can scale and sustain your initiatives.
You will learn from real-world case studies that show how communities and businesses have successfully integrated nature-based solutions into their development strategies.
You’ll be able to engage directly with those who have faced similar challenges and overcome them, offering practical advice for implementation.

If any of those statements resonates with you,

there’s a strong synergy between our values, and your perspective would add invaluable insight.

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Previous Discussions

The Lord Mayor's Sustainability & Biodiversity Conference

I found the panel discussion on nature and finance valuable, especially with the byer, investor, and developer all represented. This diverse mix of perspectives generated meaningful conversations, and I hope to see more discussions like this in the future.

Alison Debney
Conservation Lead - Marine & Freshwater Ecosystem Recovery

at Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

Panicle Office

The International Forum on Nature-based Solutions

Here's everything you'll experience:

Engaged Dialogue:
A Collaborative Roundtable

Strategic Solutions:
Tailored to Your Challenges

Cultivating a Purpose-Driven, Impactful Community