This session will explore Biodiversity as a Catalyst for Circular Economy: The Role of Biodiversity Credits, in accordance with COP16 commitments and global sustainability goals. Experts will discuss how these mechanisms improve ecosystems, incentivise regeneration, enhance resource efficiency and drive nature-positive outcomes. Join us to discover how biodiversity credits can accelerate the transition to a circular future.

Together, let's shape a future where economy and ecological balance go hand in hand!

Co-organisers: European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), European Commission Directorate-General for the Environment (DG ENV).

This webinar is an accelerator session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025. On social media, you can follow the event with #WCEF2025.

Programme

Opening remarks (IUCN)

Part 1: Setting the Scene - providing an overview of biodiversity credits, policy developments, and global perspectives.

• European Commission (DG ENV)
• European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
• European Investment Bank (EIB)

Part 2: Civil Society Perspectives - exploring the practical challenges and opportunities for biodiversity credits from key stakeholders.

• Farmers' representative: World Farmers' Organisation (tbc)
• Forest owners' representative: European State Forest Association (EUSTAFOR)
• Environmental organisation representative: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
• Youth organisation representative: Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)

Closing remarks and next steps (ECESP)

This online workshop will take place at 15:00-16:30 (CEST)/10:00-11:30 (UTC-3) on 15 May. Registration.