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 developping 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

Panel Discussion : Adressing the limitations of public funding to reach 30 x 30 and exploring catalysitic policy frameworks that encourage private sector participation

 
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


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

Panel discussion: Unlocking conservation financing for NBS in HK & GBA
 
17:00-17:15 Wrap Up

Details to be announced

 

 

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Mangrove Forest from Above An aerial view of the dense mangrove forest on Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. © Joel Vodell