Bioeconomy: consolidating green growth in the LAC region
Date: Oct 26, 2022
Time: 01:15 to 03:20 (KST/GMT+9)
Overview:
In this session, the role of bioeconomy for the preservation of forests and biodiversity and on how it can be effectively scaled-up will be discussed. Data and diagnosis to show the economic opportunity for countries in the region will be presented, and the role of bioeconomy on climate change adaptation will also be discussed. Practical examples showcasing the wide range of solutions that can be developed through the sustainable use of biodiversity will be presented. The barriers and challenges preventing the scaling up of the bioeconomy will be explored and possible solutions to attract investment and technology will be discussed. The role of the private sector and of mechanisms such as public-private partnerships will be explored.
Event Agenda:
| Program |
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| Welcome Remarks and Introductions – H.E. Ban Ki-moon, President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) (video message) – Mr. Pablo Martinez, Country Representative GGGI – Video, United Kingdom Ambassador |
| Institutional SectionDiversification of production and high value-added exports. – Speaker: Ms. María Fernanda Valdez Valencia, Vice Minister of Business Development – Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. Bioeconomy as a tool to prevent deforestation. – Speaker: Ms. Susana Mohamad, Environment and Sustainable Development Ministry Fulfillment of bioeconomy goals through the involvement of academia and the private sector. – Speaker: Mr. Arturo Luna, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry The Bioeconomy in the framework of the National Development Plan 2022-2026 DNP. – Speaker: Mr. DNP (TBC) |
| International Section The Potential of the Bioeconomy in the Latin American and Caribbean Region”. Speakers: – Ms. Tatiana Schor, Head of the Amazon Unit, IDB. – Mr. Luis Ríos, Director Palladium – Facilitator: Mr. Pablo Martínez, Country Representative GGGI |
| The potential of biochar for the circular bioeconomy, sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. -Speaker: Ms. Mónica Trujillo, SEI Latin America |
| Q&A – Ms. Tatiana Schor, Head of the Amazon Unit, IDB. – Mr. Luis Ríos, Director Palladium – Ms. Mónica Trujillo, SEI Latin America – Facilitator: Mr. Pablo Martínez, Country Representative GGGI |
| Private sector section Experiences and challenges in the generation of bioproducts in Colombia. Speakers: – Ms. Mabel Torres, Selvaceutica – Ms. Maritza Lopez, Ecohome – Ms. Marta Gómez, Agrosavia – Moderator: Cristian Rivera, GGGI Colombia |
| Q&A – Ms. Mabel Torres, Selvaceutica – Ms. Maritza Lopez, Ecohome – Ms. Marta Gómez, Agrosavia – Moderator: Cristian Rivera, GGGI Colombia |
| Closing Remarks – Mr. Pablo Martínez, Country Representative GGGI |