Biodiversity finance pathways: Perspectives from Sweden
Session 16
Introduction to the session
Governments worldwide, including Sweden's, have committed to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which sets ambitious targets for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management. However, achieving these goals requires unlocking significant financial resources. With a $700 billion annual funding gap, innovative financial mechanisms are essential.
This session will explore strategies to mobilize finance for biodiversity. Experts from academia, NGOs, and the private sector will discuss financial instruments, regulatory frameworks, and pathways to implementation, covering public funding, blended finance, biodiversity credits, private investments, and philanthropy.
The Swedish Biodiversity Symposium is among the key events leading up to UNFCCC COP30 in Brazil, where the presidency aims to align global biodiversity and climate agendas. Biodiversity finance will be central to these discussions, making this session a timely opportunity to share Swedish perspectives on financial solutions for global biodiversity action in the climate context.
Session programme
15:30: What can Sweden learn from the UK’s experience with NetGain
David Hill
15:55: Biodiversity Finance Pathways: Perspectives from an institutional investor
Åsa Mossberg
16:00: Biodiversity Finance Pathways: Perspectives from an NGO
Elin Larsson
16:05: Biodiversity Finance Pathways: Biodiversity credits
Alexandre Antonelli
16:10: Biodiversity Finance Pathways: Perspectives from Philanthropy
Kajsa Åberg
16:15: Biodiversity Finance Pathways: Perspectives from Public Sector Finance
TBD
16:20: Panel discussion, facilitated by Viktor Elliot examining how approaches can move from theory to practice.
Panelists:
- David Hill (Foundation for Nature)
- Åsa Mossberg (Andra AP-fonden)
- Elin Larsson (WWF Sweden)
- Alexandre Antonelli (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Gothenburg University, Antonelli Foundations)
- Kajsa Åberg (AF Jochnick Foundation)
16:40: Q&A with the audience: A facilitated discussion with audience participation will provide space for exchanging ideas and identifying actionable solutions.
16:50: Summary and wrap-up by Viktor Elliot: A summary of key challenges, opportunities, and recommendations
Further information about the session
Keywords: conservation finance, biodiversity restoration, innovative finance
Language: English
Time and venue: 15:30-17:00, Wallenbergsalen.
Organisers:
- Hannes Dempewolf, Antonelli Foundations for Biodiversity Research and Conservation, Gothenburg Botanical Garden
- Susanne Arvidsson, Lund University
- Viktor Elliott, Gothenburg University
Strategy for transformative change in focus for the session
IPBES highlights 5 complementary key strategies for transformative change: From conserving vital places to shifting values. Together these create pathways to just and sustainable futures. Learn more: IPBES Transformative Change Assessment: Chapter 5. Realizing a sustainable world for nature and people: transformative strategies, actions and roles for all
As indicated in the illustration below, session 16 focuses mainly on strategy 3: Transform economic systems for nature and equity.
