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Think Forests: Why Investing in Forests is the Next Big Thing

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Why are so many governments, communities and businesses turning their attention to forests? From meeting climate goals and coping with extreme weather, to boosting livelihoods and greening supply chains, forests are becoming an essential part of the development solution. Join us for a spirited discussion about exciting initiatives benefiting forests and the people who depend on them.

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Mauricio Cárdenas

Minister of Finance and Public Credit, Republic of Colombia

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Sri Mulyani Indrawati

Minister of Finance, Indonesia
Jason Clay

Senior Vice President, Food & Markets, World Wildlife Fund

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Roberto Silva Waack

Founding member and Chairman, Board of Amata S.A.
Myrna Cunningham

Miskitu Feminist, Indigenous Rights Activist and Medical Surgeon, Nicaragua

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Tone Skogen

State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
Andrew Steer

President and CEO, Bezos Earth Fund

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