COP 16 – Cali – Colombia
21 October – 1 November 2024
Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
COP 29 – Baku – Azerbaijan
11 – 22 November 2024
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Events
Nature & Biodiversity: A Strategic Issue for the Boardroom
Tuesday 19th Nov 12:00 – 13:00 (CET – ONLINE)
The biodiversity topic is gaining traction in recently years, yet its relevance in c-level discussions is often overlooked. In this webinar we will explore how to think about biodiversity and nature with a strategic lens that reduces risks and unlocks business opportunities. We will also showcase best practices and real cases on company’s approaches to biodiversity and nature.
COP29 Debrief: What’s next for businesses?
Thursday 5th December 12:00 – 13:00 (CET – ONLINE)
Post COP29 webinar, exploring the key discussion points and takeaways from the event and what this means for the board director community.
What was (and wasn’t) agreed in Baku during this year’s Global Climate Conference of the Parties, COP29? Join us to explore the key discussion points and takeaways from COP29 and what this means for the board director community.
Content
What to expect at COP29: A briefing for board directors
COP29 is the 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 24, 2024. It marks the first COP hosted in the Caucasus region and will bring together nearly 200 nations to discuss strategies for accelerating global climate action.
Key outcomes for boards from COP16: Is nature accounted for in your company’s strategy?
On 5 November 2024, industry leaders and experts convened in a webinar to discuss insights from the biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP16), held in Colombia, and how the outcomes impact board decision-making. With perspectives from board directors who are integrating nature into business strategy, the session provided practical guidance for directors on embedding nature as a core boardroom priority. The discussion also previewed priorities for the upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Board Pocket Guide: Nature and Climate Action
In collaboration with the Global Commons Alliance’s Accountability Accelerator, AccountAbility, Climate Governance Initiative and supported by the Climate Champions team, this board pocket guide provides a curated selection of global frameworks, methodologies, and standards essential for embedding nature and climate considerations into business operations, allowing boards to make informed decisions, manage risks, and seize opportunities for sustainability-driven growth.
Climate and Nature Disclosure Navigator
Ensuring robust and transparent corporate sustainability disclosure is integral to the role of board directors.
This navigator provides an overview of the evolving global landscape of corporate climate and nature disclosure and sets out key messages for board directors.
Climate Scenario Game: Nature risk in the boardroom
On 2 October 2024, global non-executive directors participated in the Climate Scenario Game: Nature Risk in the Boardroom. Attendees acted as the board of a fictional company, voting on critical decisions for four future dilemmas over the next six years. Expert panellists provided insights into the decision-making process and outcomes. This immersive exercise highlighted the urgency of addressing nature risks, equipping participants to tackle policy, legal, market, and reputational challenges within their own organisations.
What makes boards move on nature? – Chapter Zero
When board conversations revolve largely around growth, how do non-executive directors get nature on the agenda? Chapter Zero Fellow Orna NiChionna talks about finding ways for nature to resonate with boards.
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