FSD Africa and the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), will be hosting an event at COP 28 to discuss how regulators in Africa and across the world are beginning their journey on nature. Humanity and economic activity fundamentally depend on natural capital—the world’s stock of natural assets that are declining at an unprecedented rate. The adoption...

The TNFD Secretariat in partnership with Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is pleased to launch of the TNFD Framework themed: Promoting the Adoption of the Task Force on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures. Both recognise that the launch event will foster dialogue among stakeholders drawn from Government, academic institutions and the private sector, including from the financial services...

This session will highlight why nature is the next big investment opportunity in Africa, outline some of the new tools and metrics being developed to help investors assess the risks and opportunities of investing in nature and introduce a groundbreaking initiative to enhance biodiversity measurement and develop a robust pipeline of investment opportunities in Africa....

In collaboration with management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, ANCA is launching a report titled “The Emerging Regulatory Agenda: Improving Transparency of nature-related Risks in Africa.” This report emphasises the risks to financial and economic stability posed by nature loss and advocates for urgent action by African financial regulators to protect nature. Given that the African...

ANCA is hosting a gala dinner for members who will be at the Africa Climate Summit / Africa Climate Week (ACS/ACW), along with representatives from the public sector. Guests will have the opportunity to not only learn about ANCA and its mandate but review key highlights from the ACS and the forward look to COP28....

The session will highlight the role of governance and frameworks such as the TNFD as a catalyst for investment in nature, spark debate and discussion on the role of finance in enabling nature conservation from the perspectives of the real economy, non-state actors, and the donor community, and much more. Tuesday, 5th September, 0900hrs –...

The session will bring together leaders from several African states, including the Presidents of Rwanda, the Republic of Congo, and Burundi, to engage in a high-level dialogue on nature and biodiversity in Africa. The event will provide a platform for these African leaders to discuss key challenges, opportunities, and policy interventions aimed at promoting nature...