12/10/2025
13:30 - 15:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
, Onsite
Session with interpretation
Why attend
Given the clear funding gap for the conservation of Nature, this session will provide participants with the opportunity to help shape future conservation philanthropy as a diverse yet carefully considered means to help address that shortfall. Information gathered from this session will help guide conservation philanthropy. Sign up for this session
Session Description
1. Measuring impact of conservation for philanthropy: Measuring the direct impact of conservation projects and grants can be extremely difficult. Many private philanthropies rely largely on storytelling and grantee development, but are these metrics sufficient to attract required funding amounts? 2. Main technological trends impacting conservation philanthropy. Technological tools are rapidly changing conservation activities. How will the use of AI affect the donor recipient relationship? 3. Species funding in a broader context: How can we ensure that species (especially those that receive little conservation attention) are secured in a future funding environment? Support for Target 4 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 4. Closing the biodiversity finance gap: Can philanthropy close the biodiversity finance gap of $700bn per year as stated the Kunming-Montreal GBF? 5. “Open Mic” topic: The landscape of conservation funding has changed. What should be the top 3 priorities for conservation philanthropy over the next 3-5 years?Organised by
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund ( United Arab Emirates )
Partners
Species Survival Commission
Zoo Outreach Organisation Trust ( India )
Species Survival Commission
Species Survival Commission
Arcus Foundation ( United States of America )
Global Environment Facility
Speaker
Moderator
