Biodiversity loss poses a profound threat to ecosystems, economies, and societies. This panel will explore the urgent need to protect and restore nature, addressing the drivers of biodiversity decline and the pathways toward a nature-positive future. Leaders in conservation, science, and policy will discuss strategies for preserving habitats, integrating biodiversity into business and finance, and mobilizing global action to reverse ecological degradation.
Chair: Kate Jones (Chair of Ecology and Biodiversity, UCL)
Speakers: Nigel Doar (Head of Science and Research, Wildlife Trusts), Sebastian Dunnett (Senior Programme Officer, Nature Economy, UNEO-WMCM), Kalpana Arias (Founder and Director, Nowadays) Natalie Klepáčová (Programme Communications Coordinator, Cool Earth)