Preserving Our Planet through Sustainable Land Management |

As communities grapple with the effects of climate change, food insecurity, and biodiversity loss, local leaders are increasingly working to responsibly manage and steward their natural resources in innovative ways. Sustainable
agriculture practices and community-led ecological preservation can help communities produce more food and protect the environment. This session will explore what’s working in communities worldwide to improve land
management in ways that boost sustainability, biodiversity, and economic well-being.
Participants
Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Patricia Espinosa , Founding Partner and CEO, onepoint5
Dilafruz Khonikboyeva, Founding Executive Director, Home Planet Fund
Alvaro Lario, President, International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Paul Lightfoot, General Manager, Patagonia Provisions
Nemonte Nenquimo, Co-Founder, Amazon Frontlines
Ma. Estrella Penunia, Secretary General, Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO, Global Environment Facility