COP16 | Can we have it all? Approaches to equitable and inclusive nature-based solutions aiming for climate resilience, gender equality and biodiversity net gain

About the event

Climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty are inter-related crises that require integrated responses at scale. In this session, we will share perspectives from policymakers, experts and practitioners implementing the Government of Canada's Partnering for Climate Initiative.

The event will include a moderated panel with discussants sharing perspectives on tools and approaches for integrating inclusive nature-based solutions that are centered on gender equality and social inclusion, biodiversity conservation, and climate adaptation. The session will also include a Q&A period.

This event will be live streamed, click here to join virtually.

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Agenda

Welcome and introduction to panel

NbS can contribute towards multiple societal goals. What is the experience on the ground of partners implementing Canada's Partnering for Climate initiative?

Opening Remarks

GBF's whole-of-society approach

Adaptation, human rights, and a whole-of-society approach in the Global Biodiversity Framework

NbS Implementation

What are some experiences and outcomes from NbS implementation, specifically outcomes for biodiversity, adaptation, and gender?

• Natur'ELLES - Senegal
• CAPA - Belize

Capacity-building needs

Based on your experience with various initiatives that foster communities around NbS, what capacity needs and knowledge gaps are commonly identified and addressed?

Human rights

How should human rights, rights of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous science be integrated into Canada's programming? What are some lessons learned from the Nature and Climate Community of Practice?

Trade-offs and benefits of P4C's programming approach

What were positive outcomes from the Partnering for Climate initiative? What are the trade-offs that were encountered? How will this knowledge inform GAC's future programming?

Q & A with audience

Event Partners

Global Affairs Canada and its partners in the Partnering for Climate Initiative, including IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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