Nature-based solutions, restoration and finance – linking climate and biodiversity

##Overview This hybrid event will take place on November 18, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:15 (+03). It aims to explore the intersection of ecosystem restoration, nature-based solutions, and financial mechanisms that support these initiatives. Participants will engage in discussions highlighting practical lessons learned regarding integrity, monitoring, and policy coherence. The event will also facilitate cooperation across the three Rio Conventions—climate change, biodiversity, and desertification—building on insights from COP17. Speakers include Manesh Lacoul, Global Coordinator of the Biodiversity Credit Alliance, and Marianne Hahr, Executive Director of the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits. The event will be accessible via live streaming on YouTube.