Events

COP16: key takeaways for financial institutions

Following the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, financial institutions need to consider the implications of its key takeaways, what business opportunities are emerging, what needs to be done by the relevant stakeholders to put biodiversity and nature into the financing mainstream, and what are the risks to be considered.

The Climate Governance Initiative's Financial Sector Hub is pleased to invite you to attend the first of a series of webinars on sustainable finance. This webinar will treat the subject of nature, reviewing regulatory requirements, challenges financial institutions face and best practices for mitigating these. It will give the boardroom perspective on scaling up global biodiversity markets and finance.

Friday 8 Nov, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (GMT), online

Embedding Sustainability and SDGs: How to Drive Organizational Transformation

Tailored for board directors, the session emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability throughout operations to create a cohesive, purpose-driven organization. Renowned sustainability leader Pia Heidenmark Cook will present her book of the same title, drawing on her extensive experience at IKEA to provide practical tools, strategies, and solutions for overcoming common hurdles in sustainability implementation. For more information about the presenters and panelists, click here. 

Tuesday 12 November, 12:30-15:00 CET, online.

Nature & Biodiversity: A Strategic Issue for the Boardroom

The biodiversity topic is gaining traction in recently years, yet its relevance in c-level discussions is often overlooked. In this webinar we will explore how to think about biodiversity and nature with a strategic lens that reduces risks and unlocks business opportunities. We will also showcase best practices and real cases on company’s approaches to biodiversity and nature.

Key expert: Fiorella Sanchez - Biodiversity and Nature lead of KPMG Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Tuesday 19 November, 12:00-13:00 CET, online.

Strategic Governance for a Disrupted World – Board Pulse 2024

Organised by Boards Impact Forum, Climate Governance Initiative, in collaboration with the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre

The world is grappling with disruptions from geopolitical tensions, economic shifts, rapid AI advancements, and escalating ESG demands. In response to these shifts, boards of directors are redefining their roles, reviewing their composition and operating model to ensure effective governance that fosters responsible stewardship. Boards today are rethinking business strategies, integrating sustainability for long-term value creation while navigating an ever more complex regulatory landscape.

For more information about the presenters and panelists, click here. 

Thursday 28 November, 13:00-14:30 CET, online.

COP29 Debrief: What’s next for businesses?

What was (and wasn't) agreed in Baku during this year’s Global Climate Conference of the Parties, COP29? Join us to explore the key discussion points and takeaways from COP29 and what this means for the board director community.

Termed ‘the finance COP’, this high-level session will cover globally significant developments, a first response by board directors and experts as to whether their expectations for COP29 have been met and, given the time of year, a look ahead to 2025. It will also offer a perspective on how the agreements, policies and statements released at COP29 may influence and affect their role as a board director. For more information about the speakers, click here. 

Thursday 5 December, 12:00 (CET), online.