In 2021, COP26 concluded that we cannot solve the climate crisis without nature. In 2022, we ask how nature-based solutions can protect biodiversity and help us decarbonize. Based on case studies, the session Co-existence with nature – Nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises addresses the dual concern of climate change and biodiversity loss.

The case studies include:

  • The Nordic experience
  • Offshore wind and nature
Nadia Gullestrup Christensen, Rachel Asante-Owusu, Marte Rusten, and Jamie Rusby.

Nordic Energy Research co-organizes the event with the Nordic Working Group for Biodiversity (NBM), the Nordic Vision 2030 project on Nature-based solutions, and VELUX.

Time and place

On 16 November at 13.30–14.30 (CET), the Biodiversity Day of COP27, we invite you to join us at Co-existence with nature – Nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises, to learn more about ways to simultaneously decarbonize and protect nature. The event highlights the critical link between climate, energy, and biodiversity, drawing on regional and global perspectives.

More information and link to livestream here.

Speakers

Co-existence with nature – Nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises will be moderated by Nadia Gullestrup Christensen, Chair at the Danish Youth Climate Council. Below, you find the thought leaders presenting their ideas at the event.

  • Magnus Rasmussen, Minister of Climate and Trade of Faroe Island 
  • Leonard Sandin, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) 
  • Jamie Rusby, Group Sustainability Director at VELUX A/S
    Jamie is responsible for the implementation of the VELUX Group’s 2030 sustainability strategy. Before joining VELUX, Jamie held different leadership roles at IKEA, including heading Sustainability Policy and Strategy (Ingka Group).
  • Marte Rusten, Principal Consultant Environmental Risk and Preparedness, DNV
    Marte supports the Nordic Council of Ministers’ efforts within coexistence and nature inclusive design in wind energy development. She authored the 2022 report Examples to Accommodate Biodiversity in Nordic Offshore Wind Projects.
  • Rachel Asante-Owusu, Programme Officer, Global Business and Biodiversity Programme. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)