November 16, 2022
Washington, D.C. 10:00 - 10:45 AM | 15:00 - 15:45 UTC | Cairo: 17:00 - 17:45
Increasing finance for nature-based solutions is critical for the successful implementation of the climate, biodiversity, and development goals.

Despite its importance, there is an estimated financing gap for nature investments of US$700 billion per year. This session brought together diverse voices to unpack the key issues to close this gap.
Moderator: Dr. Valerie Hickey, Global Director, Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy, World Bank
Speakers:
Susan Gardner, Director, Ecosystems Division, UNEP
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Direct General, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA)
Cécile Ndjebet, President, African Women's Network for Community Management of Forests & 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award Recipient
Madeleine Ronquest, Head of Environmental and Social Risk, Climate Change, FirstRand
Discussant: Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany