On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (12:30- 13:30 CET ), we will present the preliminary findings of the BiROFin project —a collaborative research led by Wageningen University & Research and the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) together with six private partners from the financial sector, namely Allianz Group, APG, Commerzbank, ING, Ortec Finance and Deloitte with both Deloitte Risk Advisory BV Netherland and the Deloitte Sustainability & Climate GmbH Germany as lead private partner, providing unprecedented insights into biodiversity loss and its economic implications.
What makes BiROFin Unique?
BiROFin project:
• Quantifies the macroeconomic effects of specific ecosystem service loss, offering actionable data across sectors and regions worldwide.
• Provides country specific costs and benefits of abatement measures, enabling the financial sector to integrate nature-positive strategies into portfolio and risk management.
These insights mark a significant step in equipping financial institutions with the tools to mitigate systemic risks and identify transformative investment opportunities.
Why Attend?
This webinar will help you understand:
• The economic and financial risks of biodiversity loss, broken down by sector and region.
• How can these insights inform portfolio strategies and enhance risk management in a nature-dependent economy?
Speakers:
• Caroline van Leenders, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN)
• Anne-Claire van den Wall Bake-Dijkstra, Deloitte Consultative Services B.V. and Nicole Roettmer, Deloitte Consulting GmbH
• Arnold van Vliet, Wageningen University & Research
• Willem-Jan van Zeist, Wageningen University & Research
• Haki Pamuk Wageningen University & Research
Moderator:
• Mieke Siebers, Foundation for Sustainable Development
