XXVI REDLAC
CONGRESS
Presented By
October 7-10, 2024
About redlac Congress
Get ready for the environmental finance event of the year! Our annual Congress is the ultimate gathering, uniting environmental funds from Latin America and the Caribbean with strategic allies, international cooperation partners, impact investors, government representatives, and global conversation financing enthusiasts. The Congress features a carefully curated line up of events that facilitates learning and networking. From captivating keynotes by industry leaders to interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding, the program is a tapestry of insight and inspiration.
50% of the world's tropical forests
41% of total mammals
50% of birds worldwide
33% of all reptile species
THIS YEAR’S CONGRESS
We will explore the theme, “30x30x30: The Path to 2030,” with a focus on advancing global conservation targets within our national and regional contexts. At the heart of our discussions will be the “30×30” conservation target, a key element of the recently adopted Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This commitment mandates the conservation of 30% of the earth’s land and sea by 2030 through the establishment of protected areas (PAs) and other area-based conservation measures (OECMs). RedLAC members will be pivotal in supporting the range of conservation targets – especially the 30% marine, 30% terrestrial by 2030. The meeting will discuss the realities and challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals and reaching these global targets in the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Our Programme
RedLAC Members Only
8:30am - 10:00am
BRIDGE Session on Working Groups Program and the Knowledge
Management Platform
10:00am - 12:00pm
Capacity Building for CEOs hosted by Enduring Earth
12:30
Lunch with Conservations Trust Funds
12:30pm - 6:30pm
REDLAC General Assembly
Financing the Future: A blended approach with a focus on Impact Investing & Environmental Bonds
8:00am
Registration
8:30am
Official Opening of RedLAC Congress 2024
10:00am - 10:30am
Keynote Speaker: Ambitions and Agenda for the 30x30x30
10:30am – 10:45am
Coffee Break
10:45am - 11:15am
Presentation by Guest Speaker
11:15am - 12:00pm
Panel Discussion: Together Towards 30 X 30: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Latin America & the Caribbean with RedLAC’s Leadership
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Presentation: Using Impact Investments for CTFs and Financial Mechanisms
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Panel Discussion: Blue Financial Mechanisms and Opportunities for CTFs with a focus on Marine Targets
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Coffee Break
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Panel discussion on Green Financial Mechanisms and Opportunities
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Four Simultaneous Breakout Sessions. Details Coming Soon.
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Cocktail Reception
9:00am – 6:00pm
Exhibition and Marketplace
Towards 30 X 30 x 30: Exploring Collaborative Strategies and Considerations
8:45am - 9:30am
Presentation by Guest Speaker
9:30am - 10:30am
BRIDGE Innovation Fund: Panel on Innovative Financial Mechanisms with the Private Sector for Biodiversity Conservation
10:30am – 10:45am
Coffee Break
10:45am - 12:30pm
Panel Discussion: Harnessing Carbon Accounting and Markets for Prosperity and Neutrality
12:30pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Panel Discussion: Collaboration with Private Sector in Biodiversity Conservation and Conservation Trust Funds
Simultaneous Panel Discussions
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Session 1) Insights and Challenges in Sustainable Tourism’s Role in Local and Regional Biodiversity Conservation
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Session 2) Unlocking Biodiversity Conservation: Harnessing the Power of Parametric Risk Insurance
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Session 3) MPA Improved Management and Effectiveness – Sharing Best Practices and Lessons Learned from the Region
2:45pm - 4:30pm
Session 4) Aligning Circular Economy Principles with Impact Investment Goals
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Parallel CTF Capacity Building Sessions – Details Coming Soon
Exhibition and Marketplace
Making It Count: Achieving On-the Ground Results for 30 X 30 X 30
9:00am - 9:15am
Presentation by *Special* Foundation
9:15am - 9:30am
Keynote Speaker
9:30am - 10:30am
Panel Discussion: Climate Resilience, Disaster Risk Resilience, Role of CTFs to Support Disaster Risk Resilience
10:30am – 10:45am
Coffee Break
10:45am - 11:15am
Presentation on Investment Management for CTFs/Endowments
11:15am - 12:15pm
Presentation by Conserva Aves
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Panel Discussion: Community Livelihoods and Lessons Learned / Best Practices CTFs can showcase – Indigenous People and vulnerable groups
2:30pm - 3:30pm
BRIDGE Mentorship Program: Presentations and Discussion on Experiences to Enhance Synergies between the Private and Conservation Sectors
3:30pm - 3:45pm
Presentation on 2025 Host CTF
3:45pm - 4:30pm
Closing Ceremony
Celebration Cocktail
Exhibition and Marketplace
Field Trip - Optional field visits (additional costs and subject to registration)
7:45
Pick up from hotel for Field Trip
17:30
Return to Hotel
Our Speakers
Prepare to be inspired by a lineup of exceptional speakers who are not just experts but visionaries in their fields.
Superintendent of Programs - FUNBIO
Manoel Serrão, with 25+ years in biodiversity and climate finance, is FUNBIO's Program Superintendent and a sustainability expert.
Biologist and Sustainable Development Expert
Leonardo Garcia, a biologist with 20+ years of experience, manages conservation projects and coordinates the BRIDGE initiative.
Executive Director - Forever Costa Rica Association
Katy de la Garza Chamberlain, Executive Director of Forever Costa Rica Association, holds an EdD and has managed international programs.
Vice President - Conservation International Colombia
Fabio Arjona, VP of Conservation International Colombia, leads environmental projects. He holds a marine biology degree.
CEO - Environmental Foundation of Jamaica
Barrington, CEO of EFJ, leads conservation efforts and child well-being initiatives. With 26+ years in accounting, he holds CPA, CFA Level 3, BSc, and MSc degrees.
Sustainable Tourism Specialist - Caribbean Tourism Organization
Amanda Charles leads the CTO's Sustainable Tourism Division, overseeing projects, policy, and partnerships, with 15+ years' experience.
Chairman - Caribbean Biodiversity Fund & Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund
Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resorts, champions sustainable tourism and conservation since 1986.
Corporate Affairs Manager - Heineken Saint Lucia Ltd
Louise Victor, Corporate Affairs Manager at Heineken Saint Lucia Ltd. since 2021, oversees public affairs, strategic communications, sustainability, and brand PR
Senior Manager - Impact House by Grant Thornton The Netherlands
Amílcar at Impact House by Grant Thornton leads global nature finance projects, specializing in Conservation Trust Funds and sustainable financing strategies worldwide.
Maritime, Tourism and Financial Analysis Expert
Cuthbert Didier, with 30+ years in maritime and tourism, advanced the Caribbean's sectors through leadership, strategic roles, and social causes, promoting yachting and sustainable tourism.
Founder of Soloricon and Chairman of CCREEE
Dr. James Fletcher, former Saint Lucia Minister, led energy reforms and COP21 talks, founded Youth IRIE, chairs CCREEE, and heads SOLORICON.
Executive Director - Belize Fund For A Sustainable Future
Dr. Leandra Cho-Ricketts is the Executive Director of the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future, leading its startup and strategic planning.
Executive Director - Sandals Foundation
Heidi Clarke is the Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, leading development projects in the Caribbean. She focuses on education, environment, and community.
Chief Executive Officer - Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
Karen McDonald Gayle, CEO of the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund. Expert in Conservation Trust Fund management with 25+ years experience.
Chief Executive Officer - Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund
Introducing Craig Henry, CEO of SLUNCF, leading sustainable financing for conservation in Saint Lucia, with a focus on partner-driven biodiversity restoration.
Conservation Finance Program Manager - Caribbean Biodiversity Fund
Tanja Lieuw, a Hydrology & Biodiversity Expert, leads conservation finance in the Caribbean for over 20 years, spanning Suriname to the Dominican Republic
about Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia, a small tropical island in the Eastern Caribbean with a population of approximately 180,355, is known for its iconic twin Pitons and the world’s only drive-in volcano. Covering about 70% of the island, lush tropical rainforests teem with indigenous plants and wildlife.
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The Redlac Congress 2024 brings together visionaries, experts, and leaders in environmental conservation from across the globe. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference!
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