On October 21, in Cali, Colombia, the activities of the 16th UN Biodiversity Conference, COP16, will begin, and CEBDS will be there, representing the private sector of the most biodiverse country in the world, Brazil.
In total, we will take with us 42 Brazilian companies associated with CEBDS, represented by 73 employees, including leaders and specialists.
Check the list of all companies in the delegation: Acciona, Allos, Ambipar, AngloAmerican, Approach, Arcadis, Bank of America, Bank of America, Bayer, Bradesco, Caixa, Carrefour, CCR, Cemig, CMPC, Engie, ERM, EY, Eletrobras, Boticário, Sabara Group, GSS, Icare, Iguá, Itaú, Natura, North Energy, Petrobras, Prumo, Philip Morris, Re.Green, Rumo, Samauma, SESC, Siemens Energy, Suzano, Total Energies, Tozzini Freire, Tractebel, Unilever, Vale and Vivo
What is COP16?
Focused exclusively on the preservation of biological diversity and sustainable development, the event is held biannually by the UN to discuss the issues of protecting global biodiversity. The 2024 edition is expected to be the largest to date, with around 23,000 people taking part. This year, expectations for the meeting revolve around the joint commitment made by member countries to conserve 30% of the planet's soils and oceans by 2030, financing for least developed countries, monitoring the progress of actions and exchanges between countries.
Private sector participation in the conference is also expected, with companies from Brazil and around the world joining in the debates on biodiversity preservation. Nature-Based Solutions Consultant at Suzano, Cecilia de Almeida believes that:
“The growing corporate interest in biodiversity issues reflects a significant shift in perceptions about the importance of sustainability, with companies recognizing that biodiversity conservation is essential for long-term economic viability and seeking innovative solutions for sustainable development.”
– Cecília de Almeida, Nature-Based Solutions Consultant at Suzano
The company is part of the CEBDS group that will follow the discussions in Cali, Colombia.
To participate in discussions on biodiversity and increasing private sector participation, at COP16 our delegation will represent 17 sectors of the Brazilian private sector:
Consumer Goods, Communication, Consulting, Cosmetics, Energy, Engineering, Finance and Development, Logistics, Mining, Pulp and Paper, Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Sanitation, Services, Tobacco, Telephony and Retail.
CEBDS AGENDA at COP16
In addition to participating in the largest Biodiversity COP in History, CEBDS will promote some exclusive agendas:
October 25th, at 11:40 am
“Collaborative models for implementing Goal 15: Lessons from megadiverse countries”
The event is part of the official agenda of the Ministry of the Environment and will be open to the public in the so-called 'Blue Zone' (restricted area of COP16). There are 135 seats, and the space will be subject to capacity.
📍GRULAC, Plaza One (Blue Zone)
October 25th, from 1:30pm to 3:40pm
“Financial Innovation Systems and Tools to Implement the Biodiversity Plan”
CEBDS is co-organizing the event, which will feature Juliana Lopes, Director of Nature and Society at CEBDS as a panelist.
📍Brazil Space (Blue Zone)
October 25th, from 3:30pm to 5pm
“The role of financial institutions in mobilizing resources to achieve the CBD goals”
With CEBDS as Co-host, the panel will feature Marina Grossi, President of CEBDS, as speaker.
📍Brazil Space (Blue Zone)
You can check the full CEBDS agenda at COP16 clicking here.
PUBLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
Taking advantage of the discussions at the event, and the opportunity created by the meeting of the public and private sectors engaged in change, CEBDS will make important launches. The document “CEBDS Recommendations for Creating a Favorable Environment for Business and Investment in Bioeconomy” and an e-book on measuring net positive impact on biodiversity.
Both will then be made available to everyone on the CEBDS website.
#CEBDSNACOP16
To help you better follow the details of this year's main global biodiversity event, CEBDS has created the HUB #CEBDSNACOP16 which will provide news from the business sector, publications, and other important details about events and participation of CEBDS and associates in COP16.
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Want to know more about CEBDS’ participation in COP16? Contact our delegation by email: cebds@cebds.org.
