Finance for Biodiversity Summit 2025: From Pledge to Progress
FfB Summit 2025
From Pledge to Progress
4 December 2025, Amsterdam, NL
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.
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.
Programme Highlights
Through a mix of keynote addresses, expert panels, technical sessions, and interactive formats, the agenda is curated to provide both strategic insight and practical takeaways. Stay tuned for regular agenda and speaker updates.
Deep Dive: The Pledge Committments
Expert-led sessions focused on the key components of the FfB pledge:
- Engaging with Companies: Aligning Financial & Corporate Strategies for Nature
- Assessing Impact: Setting the Standard for Biodiversity Finance
- The Role of Data & NatureTech in Biodiversity Finance
- Setting Targets: How Financial Institutions Can Drive Impact Through Actionable Goals
- Unlocking Positive Impact: Investing in Nature Solutions
- Reporting Publicly: Driving Transparency & Accountability in Biodiversity Finance
- Policy & Finance: Aligning Strategies for Biodiversity Action
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.
Contact
If you have any questions or ideas about the summit, please reach out to events@financeforbiodiversity.org.
Sponsors
We’re still welcoming sponsors. For more information on the benefits and opportunities please contact events@financeforbiodiversity.org.
