Donnerstag, 23. Februar 2012, 12:00 – 18:00 Uhr, Frankfurt

Without doubt, our ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources are essential to the sustainable development of our societies. The annual value of services provided by nature is beyond price. However, financial capital is often deployed against natural capital, destroying the long-term sustainability of our environment, and therefore the foundation of our economy.

The question is how to design and apply investments that can deliver social, environmental and economic performance, and how to demonstrate that financial performance can be fully aligned with environmental stewardship.

The conference "Investment Solutions for Ecosystem Services - Perspectives from Practionners" will target investors (asset and portfolio managers, private equity, insurances, funds) and sustainability managers. It will discuss how market and financial mechanisms can be utilized to protect nature and use its resources wisely.

Companies who have been on the forefront developing projects that promote sustainable land-use will share their experience and discuss the benefits and obstacles when seeking to leverage investments that protect and restore ecosystems and their vital environmental functions.

Mit freundlicher Unterstützung der

Dieses Meeting wird als internationales Meeting auf Englisch in Frankfurt am Main stattfinden.

Veranstaltungsort: AGRION Deutschland GmbH, Mainzer Landstr. 51 (Tetragon Gebäude), 60329 Frankfurt am Main

Ansprechpartnerin: Nicola Appel, Tel: 069 / 8383 159 14, Email: nicola.appel@agrion.org

Teilnahmebedingungen/Kosten: für AGRION-Mitglieder kostenlos.

PROGRAM

12:00 – 12:15    Welcome

• Moderation: Forest Carbon Group AG, Georg Schattney, Managing Director

12:15 – 12:45    Keynote: Ecosystem Services - Scientific Challenges

• Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Volker Mosbrugger, Director General Senckenberg

12:45 – 14:00    Panel 1: Market Trends & Developments – Can Carbon deliver on Biodiversity and Development

In 2011 the first large-scale, carbon financed ecosystem conservation projects in Africa took off.(How) Can carbon-driven projects deliver high impact on climate, communities and biodiversity? And why do the first Blue Chip companies invest into these assets?

• ERA Ecosystem Restoration Associates Inc., Frédéric Jacquemont, President
• Wildlife Works Carbon, Mike Korchinsky, Founder
• Allianz Climate Solutions GmbH, Martin Ewald, Investment Manager

14:30 – 16:00    Panel 2: Opportunities for Investors – Can Ecosystems become an Asset Class?

Until recently ecosystem investments seemed a long way off. Yet, in recent months two institutional players from France have proposed investment approaches that meet the standards for institutional investment. (How) Can ecosystem assets be made investible? And what are their chances in the broader market place?

• PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment), Olivia Watson, Manager of Investor Engagements, Environmental Issues
• cdc climate asset management, Guido Schmidt-Traub, CEO
• Livelihoods Venture, Bernard Giraud, President

16:30 – 17:30     Panel 3: Risk Management & Strategy – A view from the Energy and Transport Sectors

Energy and transportation are in the focus of carbon regulation. How do they assess and manage their carbon risk? And what role can ecosystem investments play in mitigating the climate impact and in the context of a broader environmental strategy?

• Eneco Energy Trade, Edit Kiss, Carbon Portfolio Manager
• Bearing Point GmbH, Matthias Wohlfahrt, Senior Manager Green SCM