Nature Positive action on the road to COP17

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09/10/2025
14:30 - 15:10
CS-Disruptive Innovation and Technology , Hybrid

Why attend

Join The Nature Positive Pavilion opening session adjacent to the pavilion on Central Stage 3 to hear from high level speakers and key partners in this important year ahead of COP17.

Session Description

This is a high level segment, formally kicking off the Nature Positive Pavilion, on a central stage adjacent to the pavilion. We welcome everyone to hear from distinguished leaders about the exciting year for Nature Positive Action, including key moments on the road to COP17 in Armenia. This includes a fireside chat between Marco Lambertini and CBD Executive Secretary Madam Astrid Schomaker.
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Partners
Japan National Committee of IUCN Members
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Speaker

Speaker Marco LAMBERTINI

Convener, Nature Positive Initiative

Speaker Atsuhiro YOSHINAKA

Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Speaker Yuuko IIZUKA

Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Corporate Division, Head of Sustainability, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd.

Speaker Teppei DOHKE

Chair, Japan Committee for IUCN

Speaker Ingrid COETZEE

Director: Biodiversity, Nature & Health, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability

President, National Geographic Japan

Moderator

Speaker Gemma PARKES

Head of Communications, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication 2021-2025

Speaker Anna-Julia MCVEIGH

Head of Strategic Engagement, Nature Positive Initiative

Host

Speaker Anna-Julia MCVEIGH

Head of Strategic Engagement, Nature Positive Initiative