2026 Hong Kong Nature-based Solutions Week
Conference Day 2
Developing nature-based economies to drive nature-based investments
Bringing together global finance experts from the private and public sectors to discuss how to leverage NbS in developing innovative financing mechanisms for nature conservation
Agenda
| Jun 4, 2026 | Event |
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration and Coffee |
| 09:00-10:25 | Welcome Speeches and Keynotes |
| 10:25-10:45 | Networking Break (20 min) |
| 10:45-12:15 | Speaker Session 1: The role of Public finance in conservation funding Ilana Miller, General Manager, Investment Strategy and Operations at New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment (Bio) Nature Pays: Designing Public Finance for Environmental Impact, Lessons from New Zealand’s Jobs for Nature programme. |
Panel Discussion : Addressing the limitations of public funding to reach 30 x 30 and exploring catalytic policy frameworks that encourage private sector participation |
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| 12:15-13:45 | Lunch Break |
| 13:45-15:10 | Speaker Session 2: Bridging the gap: The increasing role of the private sector in financing nature |
| Panel discussion: How can NbS translate to private sector interests |
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| 15:10-15:30 | Networking Break (20 min) |
| 15:30-17:00 | Speaker Session 3: Market-based and blended financing for NbS: zoom-in on opportunities for Northern Metropolis, BSAP and GBA Kate Martin, Sustainable Finance Consultant, ADM Capital Foundation (Bio) Structuring Finance for BSAP priority projects
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Panel discussion: Unlocking conservation financing for NBS in HK & GBA |
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| 17:00-17:15 | Wrap Up |
Details to be announced
