High-Level Knowledge Event On 'Valuing the Green Wealth of Nations - Biodiversity and Carbon Credits, Ecosystem Services and Economic Productivity in Africa'

27 May 2026
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What: High-Level Knowledge Event on "Valuing the Green Wealth of Nations: Biodiversity and Carbon Credits, Ecosystem Services and Economic Productivity in Africa"

Who: African Development Bank Group

When: 29 May 2026 | 9:00 - 10:30 Brazzaville Time (GMT+1)

Where: Kintélé International Conference Centre, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, and online

On the sidelines of its 2026 Annual Meetings, the African Development Bank Group will host a high-level knowledge event under the theme "Valuing the Green Wealth of Nations: Biodiversity and Carbon Credits, Ecosystem Services and Economic Productivity in Africa".

Building on the analytical insights of the Bank's policy report on 'Measuring the Green Wealth of Nations: Natural Capital and Economic Productivity in Africa' published in 2024, the session will explore how valuing natural capital can expand fiscal space, unlock access to green and blue finance, and incentivize the integration of carbon and biodiversity credits, and ecosystems services in economic productivity assessments, including the Gross Domestic Products of African economies.

This event will feature two expert panels exploring practical strategies strategies aimed at harnessing Africa's vast natural resources, which provide vital services such as carbon sequestration, which is essential to global well-being.

SPEAKERS:

Panel Session 1

  • Dr Valérie Liechti, Assistant Director General and Head of the Africa Division, The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
  • Prof Gunnar Kohlin, Associate Professor and Senior Advisor, Environment for Development Initiative, University of Gothenburg
  • Prof Pushpam Kumar, Chief Environmental Economist, United Nations Environment Programme
  • Mr Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Stock Exchange
  • Dr Claudine Uwera, Senior Strategic Advisor, Office of the Prime Minister, Rwanda
  • Mr Patrice Cochelin, Managing Director, Sustainability Methodology & Research, S&P Global Ratings

Panel Session 2

  • Prof Graciela Márquez Colín, Chair of the United Nations Statistical Commission
  • Prof Sang-Hyup Kim, Director-General, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
  • Hon. CPA John Mbadi Ng'ongo, Cabinet Secretary at the National Treasury & Economic Planning and Governor for the Republic of Kenya
  • H.E. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, Chairman, Islamic Development Bank Group
  • Ms Arlette Soudan-Nonault, Minister of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin
  • Mr Thierno-Habib Hann, Managing Director, Shelter Afrique
  • Dr Félix Edoh Kossi Amenounve, Chief Executive Officer, Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) West Africa
  • Prof Rachel Kyte, UK Special Representative for Climate

Moderator: Ms Denise Epoté, president of Ngalla Conseil, will moderate the discussions.

Click here to join this Knowledge Event live.

Follow the meetings live via the 2026 Annual Meetings microsite, #AfDBAM2026

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