“From Nature-related Risks to Opportunities – Exploring the 'Business Case' for Nature”
Norway House - Mission of Norway to the EU, Rue Archimède 17
1000 Brussels
Belgium
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Dear participant, Now more than ever, addressing our dependence on nature, ecosystem services, and associated risks is crucial.The Mission of Norway to the EU and The Nature Conservancy cordially invite you to a policy discussion focusing on: "Why does nature matter to businesses, industries and others sectors? What are the opportunities, and how are businesses and others sectors responding? How can we mainstream nature-related risks indecision-making? What insights can we glean about analysing and managing risks related to nature degradation?" Join us for a breakfast policy event: “From Nature-related Risks to Opportunities – Exploring the 'Business Case' for Nature” 25 March 2024 Time: 10:15-11:45 (doors open at 9:45) Norway House - Mission of Norway to the EU, Rue Archimède 17, 1000 Bruxelles We are honored to present a recent report from a Government-appointed Expert Commission on Nature Risk in Norway, chaired by Mr. Aksel Mjøs, Head of Department and Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. Keynote speeches by Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment, and Mr. Patrick Child, European Commission Deputy Director General of DG Environment, will kick off the event. Then, a panel discussion will gather representatives from various sectors, including business, civil society, NGOs, institutions, and sustainable finance from the EU and beyond. We invite you to join us in building new connections and outlining solutions for a more sustainable future. We are looking forward to meeting you! On behalf of the Mission of Norway to the EU and The Nature Conservancy |
Agenda
9:45: Doors open – registration and networking coffee
10:15: Introduction – H.E. Jørn Gloslie
10:20: Keynote by Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment
10:30: Presentation of Nature Risks report by Aksel Mjøs, Head of department and Associate professor at the Norwegian school of economics and business administration
10:45: Keynote by Patrick Child, Deputy Director-General, DG ENV, European Commission
10:55: Panel discussion moderated by Noor Yafai, Europe Director for Global Policy and Institutional Partnerships, The Nature Conservancy, with selected representatives from:
- Aurélie Mont-Reynaud, Second Secretary, Environment and Fisheries, Mission of Canada to the EU
- Salima Kempenaer, Senior International Relations Officer in charge of business under the CBD, Belgian Federal Public Service of Public Health, Food Chain Security and Environment
- Aksel Mjøs, Head of department and Associate professor at the Norwegian school of economics and business administration
- Ursula Woodburn, Director, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Europe and the Corporate Leaders Group Europe
- Eva Mayerhofer, Lead Biodiversity Specialist and Head of Environment Policy Unit, European Investment Bank
- Ester Asin, Director, WWF European Policy Office
Q&A
11:40: Closing remarks - Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment
11:45: End of the event
