Gayle Markovitz, Spencer Feingold, John Letzing, Pooja Chhabria, Kate Whiting, Tom Crowfoot, Stéphanie Thomson and Ross Chainey
January 17, 2026
With the adoption of a new Global Biodiversity Framework in Montreal last month, 196 countries committed to protecting at least 30% of Earth’s lands, inland waters, coastal areas and ocean by 2030 to ensure that natural capital is sustained for inter-generational prosperity. It is estimated that $140 billion in annual financing will be required. What are the economic approaches and innovative financing arrangements needed to deliver on this bold ambition? <i>This session supports the ongoing work of the Ocean Action Agenda and the 1t.org project of the World Economic Forum.<i>
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Gayle Markovitz, Spencer Feingold, John Letzing, Pooja Chhabria, Kate Whiting, Tom Crowfoot, Stéphanie Thomson and Ross Chainey
January 17, 2026