Advancing Climate Resilience: Nature-based Solutions, Partnerships, and Knowledge

As part of the36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action.

English and French interpretation will be provided.

This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as part of the Government of Canada’s Partnering for Climate initiative and the Nature and Climate Community of Practice.

Throughout the day, participants will engage in high-level panels, interactive discussions, and facilitated breakout sessions focused on advancing inclusive and effective climate change adaptation.

Please note: While in-person participation is reserved for registered Community of Practice members, the virtual public audience is invited to observe and take part in key learning moments from the day.

Sessions:

Morning Session: Opportunities and challenges for nature-based finance and partnerships

The morning session will explore how nature-based solutions can be connected to carbon and nature revenue streams, value chains, blended finance, and private-sector partnerships. Participants joining online will also take part in facilitated breakout discussions with other virtual attendees, creating space for shared reflection, exchange of perspectives, and collaborative learning.

Afternoon Session: Insights from Indigenous partnerships and knowledge sharing

In the afternoon, programming will resume with a panel focused on Indigenous partnerships, program design, and governance in nature-based solutions. The day will also feature the formal launch of the Global Affairs Canada-funded report, Working with Knowledge Holders to Advance Inclusive and Equitable Nature and Climate Initiatives.

The event offers a meaningful opportunity to engage with emerging ideas, lessons learned, and Indigenous approaches shaping inclusive and effective climate and nature initiatives.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation

This event is part of AKFC’s Speaker Series on Climate Change Resilience. The series aims to bring together practitioners, advocates, and others who share an interest in exploring and discussing how we may use the climate crisis as a catalyst for great leaps in addressing the complex challenges involved in confronting climate change in a manner that advances sustainable development, well-being, and resilient livelihoods for all.