Closing the $200 billion-per-year nature-based solutions (NBS) finance gap requires a significant increase in private sector contributions. Join WRI for an in-depth panel discussion exploring the key challenges to scaling private sector financing and showcasing successful strategies to bolster support for NBS. Real-world examples from businesses and financial institutions will demonstrate how the private sector has turned environmental ambition into action, providing valuable lessons for future private sector contributions toward global conservation and restoration goals. The discussion aims to inspire innovative approaches for impactful investments into NBS.

Moderator

  • Helen Ding, Senior Economist, WRI

Panelists

  • Esther Choi, Research Lead of NBS and the Private Climate Sector, WRI
  • Edwina McKechnie, Executive Vice President of Corporate Engagement, LEAF Coalition 
  • Jamey Mulligan, Head of Carbon Neutralization Science & Strategy, Amazon 
  • Claire Cockett, Head of Nature-based Solutions, WWF UK
  • Natacha Boric, Head of Policy & Positive Impact, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
  • Abyd Karmali, Managing Director for ESG & Sustainable Finance, Bank of America