Ecological Civilization Dialogue Series is a knowledge-exchange series connecting China's proven experience with global priorities in ecological systems and transitions. Bringing together government, academia, civil society, international organizations, and the private sector, the series creates a platform for dialogue on topics of global significance that shape our ecological future, such as forest and landscape management, nature-based value chains, payment for ecosystem services, and more.The series is hosted by the China–WBG Global Center for Ecological Systems and Transitions (CWGC) at the CWGC Collaboration Space with virtual participation, convening every two months.

Session 1: Scaling Up Finance for Ecosystem Restoration unpacks the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing public and private investment for ecosystem restoration, featuring global trends in ecosystem restoration financing, China's eco-compensation policy framework and mechanisms for private-sector participation, and Brazil's experience in mobilizing finance for forest restoration.

 

 

14:00-14:05

 

 

Welcoming remarks

 

CWGC Representative

 

 

14:05-14:20

 

 

Opening of the knowledge series 

 

Speaker: Valerie Hickey, Director, Environment, World Bank Group - Global Trends in Ecosystems Financing – opportunities to leverage private engagement in large scale restoration.

 

 

14:20-15:05

 

 

Public and private financing of restoration in China

The first session will focus on mobilizing public and private financing to scale up ecosystem restoration. It will highlight China’s eco-compensation policies and initiatives to mobilize private financing. 

 

Panelists: 

  • Prof. Li Binbin, Associated Professor of Environmental Science, Duke Kunshan University - Overview of China’s financing of ecosystems restoration – current landscape and trends. (PPT)

  • Dong Zhanfeng, Director of the Institute of Ecological Environmental Management and Policy, Environmental Planning Institute, Ministry of Ecology and Environment – Eco-Compensation Policies: using fiscal resources for ecosystem restoration and conservation. (PPT)

  • Liu Xinwei, Deputy Director General, Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources – Mobilizing the private sector for ecosystem restoration, highlighting rehabilitation of abandoned mining sites. (PPT)

Moderator: CWGC Team

 

 

15:05-15:20 

 

 

Brazil’s experience – a leading country in restoration efforts

 

Speaker: André Guimarães, Director of the Amazon Research Institute (IPAM) - Restoration in Brazil and the Amazon. Financing opportunities and mechanisms to achieve scale. (PPT)

 

 

15:20-15:55

 

 

Roundtable Discussion

 

Open-floor Q&A session with on-site and online participants 

 

Moderator: Zhu Chunquan, Director of Nature-Positive Research Centre, Former Head of China Nature Initiative, World Economic Forum; Former IUCN China Country Representative

 

 

15:55-16:00 

 

 

 Closing Remarks and next steps by CWGC team

 

Speakers:

Valerie Hickey, Director, Environment, World Bank Group

Prof. Li Binbin, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Duke Kunshan University

Dong Zhanfeng, Director of Policy Institute, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning (CAEP), Ministry of Ecology and Environment

Liu Xinwei, Deputy Director General, Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources

Andre Guimaraes, Director, Amazon Research Institute (IPAM)

Zhu Chunquan, Director of Nature-Positive Research Centre, Former Head of China Nature Initiative, World Economic Forum

 

 

Moderator:

Andre Aquino, Lead Environmental Specialist, World Bank Group