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12:00-12:45

Session 3B

Protecting Forests, Preserving Climate – Strategies for Sustainable Land Use and Forest Conservation

As forests play an essential role in regulating the Earth's climate, the urgency to implement effective conservation and sustainable land use strategies has never been greater. This session brings together scientists, policy makers, and community leaders, to present innovative approaches to forest conservation. How can the private sector collaborate with local communities, governments, and NGOs to implement effective forest conservation strategies?

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Stientje van Veldhoven

Vice President and Regional Director,

World Resources Institute

Keynote

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Emeline Fellus 

Senior Director, Agriculture and Food,

WBCSD

Moderator

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Sharon London

Partnership Director, Climate, Biodiversity and Restoration,

FSC Investments & Partnerships

Speaker

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Marcelo Furtado

Head of Sustainability / Principal,

Itaúsa / NatureFinance

Speaker

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Dr Celia A. Harvey

Director of Climate Change,

Rainforest Alliance

Speaker

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Karen Basiye

Director Sustainable Business and Social Impact, 

SafariCom

Speaker

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