ThinkForest Ask a Scientist webinar: Sustainable Finance and Forest Biodiversity
Our ThinkForest event took place on 11 September 2024. Participants gained insights from scientists who contributed to the EFI From Science to Policy publication “Sustainable Finance and Forest Biodiversity Criteria". This webinar featured:
engaging with leading scientists involved in research on forest biodiversity and sustainable finance
asking questions directly to the scientists and gain a deeper understanding of the latest research and policy developments
00:00 Opening words: Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director, European Forest Institute
06:34 Quick overview: Gert-Jan Nabuurs, Professor, Wageningen University and Research
13:45 What is sustainable finance /investments in forestry?: Davide Petenella, Professor, University of Padua
24:24 Forest biodiversity friendly measures to guide sustainable finance: Yoan Paillet, Researcher, INRAE
32:39 Biodiversity indicators for meeting afforestation, forest management, rehabilitation and restoration of forests and conservation forestry: Stefanie Linser, Senior Scientist, BOKU
47:09 Q & A
01:00:06 Targets, thresholds and forest monitoring – what do we know?: Gert-Jan Nabuurs, Professor, University of Wageningen
01:06:37 Financing green – green finance for biodiversity?: Sophus zu Ermgassen, post-doctoral researcher, Oxford University
01:17:13 Q & A
01:26:31 Closing remarks: Helga Pülzl, Assistant Director for Policy Support, European Forest Institute
