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This event, convened by the Central America and Caribbean Development Bank (CEF) and the World Resources Institute will discuss the structural changes needed in various economic sectors to advance towards a carbon-neutral, restorative, and equitable economy in the Panamazon. The event will bring together progressive environmental leaders from a variety of economic sectors (e.g. infrastructure, energy, agriculture, urban development and the bioeconomy) to share best business practices and lessons learned, together with promising regulatory frameworks to hasten these transitions.

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Opening Remarks: Presentation on the region's economic development vision, Alicia Montalvo, Manager of Climate Action and Positive Biodiversity, CAF 

Introductory Presentation: "New Economy for the Brazilian Amazon" and its implications for the Pan-Amazon, Rafael Barbieri, Senior Economist, WRI Brasil

Discussion Panel: 

  • Bioeconomy: Carina Pimenta, National Secretary for Bioeconomy, Brazil (tbc)
  • Agroindustry: Marcela Quintero, Director, CIAT (tbc)
  • Cities: Fernando Páez, Executive Director, WRI Colombia
  • Infrastructure: Graham Watkins, Chief of Climate Change, IADB (tbc)
  • Infraestructure: María Constanza García, Minister of Transport of Colombia (tbc)

Moderator: Vanessa Pérez-Cirera, Global Director of Economics, WRI

Interactive Q&A Session: Audience participation to explore additional ideas and foster strategic partnerships

Closing Remarks: Karine Hertzberg, Climate and Forest Advisor, Norwegian Embassy