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Investing in nature is smart development, laying a foundation for healthier communities and stronger economies. Forests and landscapes are an engine of economic growth, environmental renewal, and community empowerment - for every 100 jobs in the forest sector, 73 additional jobs are created in the broader economy.
Join experts from around the world, including representatives from local communities, for a discussion on how healthy forests and the sustainable management of natural resources can reduce poverty, boost employment, and provide a better quality of life for all.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Where can I find the event program?
The program for the sessions will be posted on this page closer to the event date.
- Do I need to register?
The sessions hosted on this page are public — you do not need to register to watch them.
- What happens if I miss a session?
The recording will be available on this page after each session ends. If you sign up for email reminders, you will receive a notification a few days after the event concludes, inviting you to watch the replay and check out newly added resources.
- Will a transcript be available?
A complete transcript of each session will be posted on this page within 48 hours after the session ends.
Speakers
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Ramiro Batzin
Co-President, International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)
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Ginny Alba
Technical Secretary of the Human Rights Commission of Indigenous Peoples, OPIAC
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Mark Wishnie
Chief Sustainability Officer, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group
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Éliane Ubalijoro
CIFOR-ICRAF Chief Executive Officer and ICRAF Director General (DG)
Host
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Tuukka Castren
Senior Forestry Specialist
COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference, takes place November 10–21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. The World Bank Group focuses on smart development solutions that meet countries where they are—helping them reach their goals while building resilience to climate change. Learn more about our work at COP30.