Hélène Perier
Policy Officer, DG Environment - European Commission
Hélène Perier is policy officer in charge of biodiversity finance in DG Environment, European Commission (unit in charge of natural capital and ecosystems health). She has been working in the European Commission since 2012 on EU and international biodiversity policies, wildlife trade, deforestation and timber trade. Before joining the Commission, Hélène worked on biodiversity policies in the French Ministry of Environment as well as in the French National Forest Office as of 2005.
Ines Verleye
Biodiversity expert FPS, Health, Food Chain Safety & Environment
Ines Verleye has extensive experience on environmental policy and governance issues at national, regional and global level, in particular regarding biodiversity-related conventions. She has been the head of the Belgian delegation to the CBD negotiations since 2007 and is closely involved in negotiations and efforts related to resource mobilization for biodiversity at different levels.
Petr Havel
Head of EU Biodiversity Conservation Unit Department of Species Protection and Implementation of International Commitments, Ministry of the Environment of the CZ Republic
Currently Head of the EU Biodiversity Conservation Unit at the Ministry of the Environment, Petr Havel has been responsible for implementation of Nature Directives in the Czech Republic for 10 years, dealing with methodological guidance of the state administration within this topic, associated policy and expert issues and cooperation with the European Commission. He is a supervisor of the Czech LIFE Integrated project One Nature, member of EU Biodiversity Platform, Habitats Committee and Nature Directives Expert Group. Under the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union, he was a leading expert during the start of the negotiations on the EU Nature Restoration Law and since then, he coordinates its future implementation in the Czech Republic.
More information please click here.
Ladislav Miko
Environmental Advisor to the President of the Czech Republic, Hors Classe Adviser - Directorate-General Health and Food Safety (SANTE)
Ladislav Miko is an experienced environmental expert with a varied career in both national and international roles. He currently serves as an environmental advisor to the President of the Czech Republic and the Minister of the Environment. He has extensive experience in the European Commission, where he held key positions such as Deputy Director General for Food Safety and Director for Nature and Biodiversity. His background also includes roles as Minister of Environment in the Czech caretaker government, Deputy Minister and soil biologist at the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
Eva Mayerhofer
Head of the Environment Policy and Lead Biodiversity Specialist of the European Investment Bank.
She leads the EIB's efforts to support EU and international biodiversity policies; develop business models and financing instruments to support nature-positive investments and drive natural capital transformation. Prior to joining the EIB she was an environment specialist at the Asian Development Bank. She has over 20 years of experience in environmental impact assessment, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation and has worked extensively across Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Africa with various development agencies and projects.
Andrej Bibic
Head of Biodiversity Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning, Slovenia
Andrej Bibic is a seasoned expert in biodiversity conservation with over two decades of experience in environmental policy, strategic planning, and project management. He leads the Biodiversity Division at the Ministry for the Environment and Spatial Planning in Slovenia, where he implements national biodiversity policies, coordinates public conservation institutions, and prepares key legislation, including the development and management of the Natura 2000 Management Programmes. Andrej has also held leadership roles in international and national NGOs, and has a background in research and education, with a BA in Biology from the University of Ljubljana.
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
9 am - 5 pm
Event - 1,190 € plus tax
The fee includes course documentation (including free download) as well as refreshments and lunch. You will receive confirmation of participation and a certificate.
OPTIONS
Dinner
+100,00 €
Event - 1,190 € plus tax
The fee includes course documentation (including free download) as well as refreshments and lunch. You will receive confirmation of participation and a certificate.
OPTIONS
Dinner
+100,00 €
Dr. Viola Prifti
Conference Manager
+49 6221 500-660
v.prifti@forum-institut.de
In the face of constrained EU and national budgets, innovative funding is needed to support the implementation of biodiversity objectives. Be part of the conversation as we unravel the current challenges and explore solutions for financing biodiversity and our future.
The finance gap in biodiversity is a pressing issue that needs to be promptly addressed. Budget constraints frequently restrict public funding allocated to biodiversity conservation, while private investments remain modest despite increasing interest in green finance. Due to inadequate financial support, public institutions often struggle to advance their biodiversity objectives.
This event aims to foster discussion and explore viable solutions to the current challenges in financing biodiversity conservation as required by EU and national legislation.
09:00 - 09:30
09:30 - 10:00
Ines Verleye
10:00 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:45
Hélène Perier
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 - 12:15
Andrej Bibic, Petr Havel
12:15 - 12:30
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:15
Eva Mayerhofer
14:15 - 14:30
14:30 - 16:30
16:30 - 16:45
16:30 - 17:00
17:00 End of the conference
On 3 December, the day of the arrival, we will host a common dinner with the speakers and the participants. If you wish to attend the dinner an additional fee of 100 EUR is required. Please, confirm your attendance in advance.
Biodiversity often takes a backseat to more immediate economic issues in policy-making and budget allocations.While this observation may seem self-evident to some, it underscores a critical point: biodiversity is indispensable to all life forms and to the EU economy. Human tendency often leans towards defering major issues in the hope that solutions will emerge, yet biodiversity conservation demands immediate attention far beyond what is commonly perceived. To advance biodiversity objectives, substantial financial resources are essential. Legal frameworks have been initiated at the EU level to address biodiversity concerns, but effective solutions must be accompanied by robust financial investments. Public institutions are major contributors to biodiversity funding although budget constraints limit the amount allocated. Despite a growing interest in impact investing and green finance, private investment remains low.
Under the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted in 2022, Parties committed to mobilize at least 200 bn USD/year from all sources in favour of biodiversity, and to eliminate 500 bn USD/year of biodiversity harmful incentives including subsidies. However, current expenditure is estimated at around $100 billion per year, highlighting a substantial shortfall. This disparity between the funds needed to protect and restore biodiversity and the actual financial resources currently available for these efforts is commonly referred as the "finance gap in biodiversity". With this event, we aim to bring together all interested stakeholders and discuss solutions to address current challenges in Europe.
FIVE STARS ON TRUSTPILOT = EXCELLENT
Join us for an intensive one-day seminar delving into the intricacies of public procurement for ESI Funds. Through a han...
Unlock the power of communication within EU projects! Join us as we delve into innovative strategies, from mastering mon...