Empowering Indigenous Peoples in Nature Credit Markets

Our delegation to COP-16 will be focused on fostering meaningful connections, sharing knowledge, and exploring opportunities that support Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP&LCs) to lead and benefit from nature-based solutions and biodiversity credit projects.  

Attendance at some of our events is limited to ensure focused discussions and outcomes; however, the insights will be shared widely following the events. If you would like to be considered for an invitation, or are interested in signing up to our mailing list to receive reports about the events, please contact us with your details.

Field Trip to Terrasos Habitat Banks

Date: Saturday, 19th October – Sunday, 20th October 2024 (2 days, 1 night)

Description: Participants will have the opportunity to visit a Terrasos habitat bank with our Pollination Foundation delegation to discover firsthand the impact of conservation efforts in action. This trip provides a practical perspective on habitat banking and its relevance to nature credit markets. 

Expected Outcomes: 

• Practical understanding of the development, implementation and on-going stewardship of a nature-based solution project.
• Understanding of the relevance and technical aspects of habitat banks for nature/biodiversity credit markets. 
• Connection between Pollination Foundation delegates and our hosts from Terrasos in a natural setting in beautiful Colombia.

This event is being organised by Terrasos, register here

Sustainable Finance for Indigenous and Community Projects: Connecting nature initiatives with funders, financiers, and donors at the IP & LC Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion

Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Description: How do we flow more finance to IP&LCs to halt and reverse nature loss? Meeting our global climate and nature goals requires all forms of capital – philanthropic, debt and equity investments, government incentives and markets. Mobilising these different forms of finance is crucial to ensure the right people in the right places receive the necessary resources. Our speakers at the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion will cover questions like ‘What do IP&LCs need to enter the market confidently?’, ‘How do funders and financiers decide to allocate finance?’ and ‘What is the role of blended finance and when different forms have the greatest impact.’

Street Food Tour and Welcome Event for Ampliseed and Friends of Pollination Foundation

Date: Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Description: We will go on a Street Food tour of Cali with local guides to get our bearings, learn a little about Cali and sample some local delicacies.  Throughout the tour, we’ll foster a sense of community and shared purpose for members of our delegation and partner organisations. 

Bloom Roundtable: Partnering with IP & LCs in Nature Credit Markets: What’s Needed to Step in with Confidence?

Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024, 12:10 pm – 1:15 pm

Description: Hosting a conversational roundtable discussion at Bloom 24 with a vibrant community of thought leaders and practitioners.

Biodiversity Credit Accelerators & Incubators Collaboration

Date: Saturday, 26th October, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

Description: We will host an information session to share and explore intersections and gaps in initiatives related to IP&LC nature market project incubators, biodiversity credit market accelerators, community guardianship programs, and others. We will discuss ways to achieve our shared outcomes, such as how these initiatives can be financed to support testing and refining methodologies, sharing lessons learned, and assure IP & LCs are supported and financed to actively contribute to the design and implementation of these initiatives. 

Expected Outcomes: 

• A shared understanding of each initiative and how they will support IP&LC nature market economies

Nature Markets Dinner

Date: Sunday, 27th October 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Description: This curated dinner conversation will serve as a platform for thought leaders to exchange insights on the development of nature markets. We will explore the barriers and opportunities specific to IP&LC-led projects and facilitate connections between Indigenous leaders, corporates, investors funders and allies.

Expected Outcomes: 

• Gain a deeper understanding of current global trends in emerging nature credit markets, including integrity, governance, and mobilizing demand. 
• Identify practical steps to overcome challenges in designing and implementing culture-first, IP&LC-led nature credit and nature-based solution projects. 
• Establish valuable connections among leaders in nature credit markets. 

Nature Markets Readiness Exchange

Date: Tuesday, 29th October 2024, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

Description: This place-based Exchange aims to bring together a diverse group of experts to discuss what is necessary for IP&LCs to confidently participate in nature markets. The event will include a presentation from Landesa on smart consultation and consent, as well as workshops addressing the barriers and success factors in developing culture-first nature-based projects.

Expected Outcomes:

• Acquire a foundational understanding of nature and biodiversity credit markets. 
• Engage in dynamic knowledge exchange on the challenges and opportunities in creating IP&LC-led nature credit projects. 
• Forge and strengthen connections among IP&LC leaders, corporates, investors,  funders and allies.