Finance for Biodiversity Summit 2025

From Pledge to Progress

4 December 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join us in Amsterdam on 4 December 2025 for the inaugural Finance for Biodiversity Summit 2025: From Pledge to Progress. This unique gathering will bring together financial institutions, policymakers, and sustainability leaders to accelerate action on nature loss and drive positive impact.

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Our Audience

The Summit will convene a carefully selected group of stakeholders from across the finance community. Participants will include FfB Pledge signatories, FfB members, asset managers, banks, development finance institutions, insurers, ESG and sustainability professionals, and biodiversity experts.

Why Attend

The day will feature inspiring keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and technical sessions designed to tackle challenges, identify solutions, and celebrate progress. Together, we’ll explore the most pressing topics in biodiversity finance – from impact assessment and target setting to innovation and policy alignment. Throughout the day, we’ll spotlight the strategies and solutions driving measurable progress across the financial sector.

A Growing Network

Designed as an in-person gathering, the Summit will offer dedicated opportunities to connect and collaborate. Partner-hosted roundtables, interactive breakout sessions, and a standing dinner reception will create space to share experiences, forge new partnerships and engage with the global community advancing finance for nature.

The Venue

KIT Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam

The Summit will be held at the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, a historic venue known for its striking architecture and commitment to sustainability.

The main session will take place in the Queen Máxima Hall, with additional workshops and networking in elegant adjoining spaces.

KIT offers on-site amenities including a café, hotel, and museum, providing a convenient and inspiring setting for international attendees.

Programme Highlights

We are delighted to share with you the programme for our Finance for Biodiversity Summit on 4 December, where leaders from across finance and biodiversity will come together to share strategies and solutions that transform commitments into action.

The day will run from registration at 09.30 with a networking dinner ending at 21.00.

09:30 – 10:00	Registration & Networking Coffee
10:00 – 10:30	Opening Session: Welcome & High-Level Keynote	The Summit will kick off with a welcome from the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation and keynote remarks from high-level and leading voices in biodiversity and finance, setting the stage for a day of action and insights.	Masters of Ceremonies: Paul Rose, Head of Expeditions, National Geographic Pristine Seas Natacha Boric, Head of Policy and Positive Impact, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation	Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, Convention on the Biological Diversity Anita de Horde, Co-Founding Executive Director, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
10:30 – 11.00	Opening Plenary: Driving Finance for Nature - From Commitments to Action	This high-level opening session will unite C-level representatives from leading financial institutions to reflect on progress since the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge first launched and to outline priorities for the next phase of partnerships, innovation and impact.		Jacques Barbéris, Deputy CEO and Head of Institutional and Corporate Clients Division & ESG, Amundi Jan Erik Saugestad, CEO, Storebrand Asset Management
11:00 - 11:05	Inspiring Keynote		Keynote speaker: Raki Ap. International Spokesperson, ULMWP & Green State Vision ULMWP Executive Staff, Netherlands and Europe
11:05- 11:55	Session 1: Nature Action Through Corporate Engagement - Elevating Investor Influence	This panel will explore how investors are moving from concept to action in their biodiversity engagement with companies. It will discuss how investor influence has evolved to drive more ambitious corporate commitments and showcase lessons from initiatives such as FABRIC and Nature Action 100.	Moderated by: Gina Gambetta, Nature & Human Rights Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor	Arthur van Mansvelt. Senior Sustainability Analyst & Engagement Specialist, Achmea Investment Management Clémence Bourcet, Sustainability Analyst, Biodiversity Lead, Sycomore AM Clinton Adas, Global Stewardship Lead for Biodiversity at HSBC Asset Management Peter Elwin, Director of Corporate Engagement and Research, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
11:55 – 12:10	Networking Break
12: 10 – 13:10	Interactive breakout sessions	Hands-on discussions and collaborative sessions allow participants to dive deeper into pressing biodiversity finance topics with peers and experts.
13:10 - 14:00	Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:35	Session 2: Assessing Impact - Setting the Standard for Biodiversity Finance	This panel will highlight practical solutions for assessing impact and dependencies, featuring proven measurement approaches, emerging tools, and case studies from financial institutions successfully integrating nature into financial strategies.	Moderated by: Wijnand Broer, programme manager, PBAF	Professor Nicola Ranger, Executive Director, Earth Capital Nexus & Professor in Practice, Natural Capital, Risk & Finance, London School of Economics Stephanie Williams, Natural Capital and Biodiversity Specialist, Schroders Roel Nozeman, Nature Lead, NN Group Pavan Sukhdev, CEO, GIST Impact
14.35 - 14.50	Fireside chat I: Setting Ambitious, Achievable Nature Targets	This fireside chat will discuss how to set credible, measurable nature targets, drawing on existing frameworks like the FfB Nature Target Setting Framework and practical examples from the financial sector.	Speakers: Lucian Peppelenbos, Climate & Biodiversity Strategist, Robeco
14:50 - 15:25	Session 3: Unlocking Positive Impact - Investing in Nature Solutions	This high-level session will explore how financial institutions are moving from risk awareness to actively investing in nature. It will highlight strategies and the need for clear frameworks to channel capital into investments and finance activities that deliver a positive impact on nature.	Moderated by: Jessica Smith, Head of Nature, UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)	Hadewych Kuiper, Managing Director Investments, Triodos Investment Management
15:25 – 15:40	Fireside chat II: Positive Impact	This session will focus on nature positive highlights		Marco Lambertini, Convener, Nature Positive Initiative
15:40 - 16:00	Networking Break
16:00 – 16:30	Session 4: Reporting Publicly - Driving Transparency & Accountability in Biodiversity Finance	This panel will explore how financial institutions are evolving their disclosure practices, highlighting leading frameworks and regulations such as the TNFD and CSRD. The discussion will focus on moving beyond compliance to drive genuine accountability and real-world impact		Emily McKenzie, Technical Director, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Michèle Lacroix, Group Head of Sustainability, SCOR Thomas Maddox Director of Nature, CDP
16:30 – 17:10	Session 5: Policy Meets Finance - Aligning Financial Flows for Biodiversity Action	This session will look at how policy and finance intersect to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework and discuss key policy developments. It will stress keeping nature high on the policy agenda and the need for private finance to engage with policymakers	Moderated by: Caroline Van Leenders, Senior process manager sustainable development, RVO Netherlands	Sonya Likhtman, Director, Asia & GEMs EOS, Federated Hermes Limited
17:10 – 17:25	Closing Session: From Governance to Leadership - Shaping the Next Chapter	This closing panel will reflect on lessons learned and outline how the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation will strengthen its governance, partnerships, and leadership to accelerate action for nature across the financial sector.
17:25 – 17:30	Final Reflections & Closing Statements	A high-level wrap-up featuring key takeaways, reflections from leaders, and a look ahead to the next steps for nature and finance.
17:30 - 21:00	Networking Reception and Standing Dinner