An introduction to nature finance: private sector finance instruments
This webinar was part of the
Communities of Practice Webinar Series, hosted by the CBD Secretariat to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the mainstreaming of biodiversity within and across sectors.
This session built on the
'Nature Finance 101' presentation delivered at SBI-7, which covered the foundations of nature finance, suitable financial instruments, and opportunities for governments to scale nature finance. Following strong participant interest and positive feedback, the CBD Secretariat partnered with the
World Bank Group to co-host this follow-up virtual session, which focused on
financial instruments to mobilize private sector finance and real-world market examples.
This session also served as an opportunity to open participation on this crucial topic to a wider audience that was unable to join in Nairobi. The webinar expanded on foundational understandings of nature finance, including what economic activities qualify as nature finance and how financing these activities helps meet the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The webinar was held on
October 1 2026 between 8:00AM - 9:30AM EDT (Montreal time). It's recording can be found at the CBD YouTube channel,
here.
Speakers:
- Alexis Crusey, Head of Fundraising, Circulate Capital
- Irina Likhachova, Nature Finance Global Lead, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
- Simone Utermarck, Senior Director, Sustainable Finance, ICMA
- Genevieve Connors, Manager for Policy & Regulations, Global Environment Department, World Bank Group
- Bianca Brasil, Programme Management Officer, Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
- Johan Lopez, Financial Sector Engagement Lead, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Presentations and documents shared during webinar
