GFFN is pleased to share an overview of events in the food and finance sector organized by GFFN and our esteemed partners during the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
Good Food Finance Network Events
Financing the Transition Towards Regenerative Food Systems
December 1, 2023 | 17:00 – 21:30
Terra Pavilion (Green Zone)
This Solutions Dialogue Series brings together key leaders of the food and related sector companies, to present a compelling call to action to unlock investments in food systems transformation, including public-private partnerships. This session is organized by the Future Economy Forum, and co-hosted by GFFN Founding Partner, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), and the sponsors of the Solutions Dialogue Series. Click for more.
COP28 Action Agenda on Regenerative Landscapes
December 4, 2023 | 18:30 – 20:00
Main auditorium Al-Waha Theatre (Blue Zone)
Over 20 leading players across the agriculture value chain, including NewAg Partners – an investment manager actively engaged in discussions to become the core managing institution of the Good Food Finance Facility – will come together to consolidate efforts in scaling up implementation of regenerative agriculture practices and hectare transition commitments. Organized by the COP28 Presidency, Regenerative landscapes, and Food x Finance (BCG, WBCSD, and HLC). Click for more.
Sustainable food systems investment: accelerating public-private partnerships
December 10, 2023 | 17:45 – 18:30
UK Pavilion (Blue Zone)
This event, delivered by the UK Government in partnership with the World Resources Institute, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Good Food Finance Network, will highlight and facilitate the integration of public-private finance into sustainable food systems. There will be presentations followed by breakout sessions to discuss opportunities for cross-sector partnerships across two UNFCCC climate champion priority themes: regenerative landscapes and blue food. Contact hannah.ashley@defra.gov.uk to attend.
Good Food Finance Facility – Leaders Dialogue
December 4, 2023 | 9:00 – 12:00
Invite Only
Leaders Dialogue focused on start-up and mobilization of the Good Food Finance Facility, a global co-investment platform for food systems transformation, which will begin initial operations in January 2024. The High-Level Leaders Dialogue (9.30-10.30) will be followed by a 90-minute Working Meeting (10:30-12:00) for senior staff from institutions participating in the Leaders Dialogue or supporting the start-up of the Good Food Finance Facility. Contact joe@eatforum.org to express interest in attending.
Official UNFCCC Side-Event: New Financial Mechanism, Pricing & Subsidy Strategies to Transform Food Systems & Meet Climate Goals
December 9, 2023 | 16:45 – 18:15
COP28 Official Side Event, SE Room 3 (Blue Zone)
Food systems account for 1/3 of global emissions, yet only a small fraction of climate finance and incentives support better food systems. During this Official UNFCCC Side-Event, discussions will explore means of shifting incentives with an agricultural roadmap, the Good Food Finance Network’s new Facility, GHG emissions pricing, taxation and public subsidy shifts. The event is co-hosted by GFFN Partners EAT, FAIRR, and TAPP Coalition. Click for more.
Relevant Partner Events
Unlocking Sustainable Land Use and Adaptation Investments for Climate Action: Innovative finance solutions
December 4, 2023 | 11:45 – 12:30
UNEP Pavilion (Blue Zone)
his event explores key initiatives led by GFFN founding partner, UN Environment Programme and the IUCN, including the AGRI3 Fund, Global EbA Fund, Responsible Commodities Facility (RCF), and &Green Fund, driving sustainable land use, ecosystem resilience, and mobilizing public and private investment for climate action. Click for more.
The True Cost of Food: Driving food system transformation at local and global levels
December 4, 2023 | 18:30 – 19:30
Food and Agriculture Pavilion (Blue Zone)
Learn from experts who will discuss key findings about the role of true cost accounting in driving food system transformation at both global and local levels, and how these studies deliver a clear roadmap for government and business leaders to identify and scale solutions to address humanity’s most pressing challenges. Join this event, co-hosted by GFFN Partner EAT Forum, FAO, and the True Cost Accounting Accelerator. Click for more.
Sustainable Finance Forum
December 6, 2023
Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre (Blue Zone)
Hosted by Climate Action, the Principles for Responsible Investment, and UNEP-FI, this event will bring together 400 global finance stakeholders to discuss portfolio alignment, risk mitigation, and the importance of investing for impact to ensure a just and equitable transition at COP28. Click for more.
Finance for nature: Unleashing a $7 trillion opportunity for realignment
December 9, 2023 | 9:15 – 10:00
UNEP Pavilion (Blue Zone)
On Nature Day, GFFN Partner, UNEP will launch the third edition of the State of Finance for Nature Report which tracks the global financial flows towards Nature-based Solutions and estimates the investment required to limit global heating to below 1.5°C, halt biodiversity loss and address land degradation. The event will centre around a series of strategic actions intended to act as catalysts for governments, finance institutions and the private sector to closing the finance for nature gap. Click for more.
Leveraging Investments and Financing Mechanisms for National Food Systems and Climate-Coordinated Plans
December 10, 2023 | 14:30 – 16:00
Africa Pavilion (Blue Zone)
This high-level dialogue will to showcase lessons learned and best practices to address food systems and climate financing gaps (including recent experiences in countries such as Senegal, Rwanda, and Kenya). The event will conclude with a call for action to build a roadmap for coordinated investments for food systems’ adaptation in Africa. Hosted by ECDPM, together with AUDA-NEPAD and AKADEMIYA2063. Click for more.
Building Local Ecosystems Conducive to Food Systems Adaptation Finance
December 11, 2023 | 9:30 – 10:30
Food Systems Pavilion (Blue Zone)
Discussions during this hybrid workshop will explore opportunities within traditional and innovative approaches to financing local adaptation, including blended finance and the mobilisation of private finance. At the end of the session, we will have come up with concrete ways to foster coordination and governance mechanisms that enhance accessibility to food systems adaptation finance at the local level. Organized by ECDPM and SNV (Netherlands Development Organisation). Click for more.
Accelerating Food System Transformation: Multi-Stakeholder Action
December 10, 2023 | 14:15 – 15:45
Main auditorium Al-Waha Theatre (Blue Zone)
What does food systems transformation look like and how do we get there? Actors from across the food system will, together, launch a “Call to Action for Transforming Food Systems for People, Nature, and Climate” building on previous work in food systems, which sets out the critical actions needed to transform food systems by 2030. This event is co-hosted by the COP28 Presidency and the UN Climate Change High-level Champions. Click for more.
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