May 27, 2021 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
May 28, 2021 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (China Time)

California and China are applying nature-based solutions in their efforts to address the intertwined global challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. Last year, California committed to integrated nature-based strategies into efforts to achieve carbon neutrality and also protect biodiversity. 

In May, China brought together business, academic, government, and civil society leaders in preparation for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity global summit later this fall. This webinar provided insights into China’s and California’s use of nature-based climate solutions in the context of the future global biodiversity framework and explore opportunities for future collaboration. 

AGENDA

5:00 p.m.        Attendee Welcome and Introduction by Fan Dai, Director, California-China Climate Institute

5:02 p.m.        Opening Remarks by Lynn Scarlett, Chief External Affairs Officer, The Nature Conservancy

5:10 p.m.         Opening Statements & Discussion by: 

Wade Crowfoot, Secretary, California Natural Resources Agency

Ms. Liu Yan, National Expert for Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) and Director for Biodiversity Conservation and Biosafety Research Center, Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China 

Respondent: Dr. Zhu Chunquan, Head of Nature Initiative and Tropical Forest Alliance, China at the World Economic Forum Beijing Representative Office  

5:55 p.m.         Recap/Closing Remarks conducted by Fan  Dan

English and Chinese language simultaneous translation will be provided at this event.