Building youth-led funding partnerships: towards a new culture of financing rightsholders to unlock impact
Friday, December 9, 16:00 - 17:00 ET

Implementing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework effectively and equitably will require a tremendous effort not only by governments but by the whole of society, including rightsholders such as youth. This side event will bring together private and public funders and youth for an open conversation about lessons learnt, best practices, and ideas to build a new culture of biodiversity financing to allow youth movements to reach their full potential.
Speakers
Archana Soreng - Youth Climate Justice Fund
Kevin Lunzalu - CoalitionWILD
Wataru Suzuki - Japan Biodiversity Fund
Jessica Sweidan - Synchronicity Earth
Karl Burkart - One Earth
Christian Schwarzer - Global Youth Biodiversity Network
Paola Ridolfi - Manager, Ad Interim Director, Policy and Partnerships Unit, GEF Secretariat
Derrick Mugisha - Uganda Youth Biodiversity Network
Julia Jackson - Grounded.org
Moderator
Félix Feider – Synchronicity Earth