10/10/2025
15:00 - 15:40
CS-Conservation Action
, Hybrid
Session with interpretation
Why attend
Can economic growth and nature truly coexist? Join a dynamic intergenerational dialogue between Dr. Vinod Mathur, a veteran conservation leader, and Brigitta Gunawan, a rising youth advocate, as they debate pathways for nature-positive development in Asia’s fast-changing landscape.
Session Description
Asia’s relentless pursuit of economic growth increasingly collides with the urgent need for natural resource conservation and the reversal of biodiversity loss. Climate change and the rising frequency of disasters further amplify these pressures, intensifying the challenge of balancing development with ecological integrity. Can nature-positive pathways truly coexist with economic ambition? This session will delve into these critical tensions and emerging possibilities. Dr. Vinod B. Mathur, a distinguished conservation leader, and Brigitta Maria Andrea Gunawan, an inspiring new voice in the field, will engage in a dynamic intergenerational dialogue. Together, they will explore how experience and aspiration can converge to shape a future where economic development and nature can thrive side by side.Speaker
Moderator
Asia Regional Director & Hub Director for Oceania, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature