Come Find SeaTrees at COP 16 in Colombia!

Join us at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, to meet the SeaTrees team and hear from our experts about the future of biodiversity credits and ecosystem restoration! Come learn about our brand new SeaTrees Biodiversity Blocks and check out the Biodiversity Jenga art installation in collaboration with artist Ben Von Wong!

Below are the key events where you can find us:

FEATURED EVENT: Regen Network Gardens: A Day of Biodiversity Credit Discussions

🗓️ Date: October 28, 2024
🕒 Time: 13:00 - 14:00
📍 Location: Green Zone, Morada Ancestral - Restaurante Granada Cali
Speaker: Orion McCarthy - SeaTrees Science Lead, Casson Trenor - Biodiversity Blocks Project Developer

Curious about SeaTrees Biodiversity Blocks?  Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to accelerate ocean ecosystem restoration projects worldwide.  

Then stick around for an entire day of discussions hosted by the Regen Network community, featuring SeaTrees alongside other key organizations like Regen Foundation, ERA Brazil, Terrasos, Walkers' Reserve, and Fundacion Pachamama.

Together, we'll explore the future of biodiversity crediting and nature markets. This event is a must-attend for anyone looking to learn about how these credits can transform ecosystems and drive meaningful restoration efforts. Free public access. 

Press conference for Biodiversity Blocks artwork launch

🗓️ Date: October 21, 2024
🕒 Time: 15:00 - 16:00
📍 Location: Blue Zone Press Center
Speaker:  Kevin Whilden - SeaTrees Co-Founder, Ben Von Wong

Join us for a press conference where we'll discuss the groundbreaking Biodiversity Jenga art installation and the launch of the inaugural SeaTrees Biodiversity Blocks. This session will cover key details about these innovative tools designed to restore and protect critical ecosystems. Please note that access to the event requires a Blue Zone pass.

“Biodiversity JENGA” Reception with Secretary of Culture of the Governor's Office of Valle del Cauca

🗓️ Date: October 22, 2024
🕒 Time: 18:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: Green Zone, Casa de las Memorias, Cra. 4 #Calle 6 - 56, San Pedro, Cali
Speaker:  Kevin Whilden - SeaTrees Co-Founder, Ben Von Wong

Public reception to celebrate the Biodiversity Jenga tower that represents 12 distinct Colombian ecosystems with 33 stacked blocks, 21 feet tall.
 

(Invite Only) Nature Metrics: Developing marine environment metrics

🗓️ Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:15 - 12:15
📍 Location: Blue Zone, Nature Positive Pavilion (Small Room)
Speaker:  Orion McCarthy - SeaTrees Science Lead

Join us for an important technical workshop focused on addressing the challenges and solutions for creating state of nature metrics specific to the marine realm. This session is designed for technical specialists to provide feedback on the Natural Performance Indicators (NPI) currently out for consultation. If you're involved in the development or application of biodiversity metrics in marine ecosystems, this is a key opportunity to help shape the future of marine biodiversity measurement and contribute to more effective restoration and conservation strategies.

Biodiversity Credit Alliance Panel: Metrics & Measurement

🗓️ Date: October 25, 2024
🕒 Time: 13:30 - 14:30
📍 Location: Blue Zone, CAF Development Bank Pavilion
Speaker: Orion McCarthy - SeaTrees Science Lead

Join us for a dynamic multistakeholder panel discussing the importance of metrics and measurements in the emerging biodiversity credit market. This session will dive deep into how different biodiversity credits are measured and how aligning with metrics ensures that credits maintain equity, quality, and integrity. If you're interested in the future of biodiversity credits and how we track the success of restoration projects, this is the place to be!

Bloom 24: Community and Networking Lounge

🗓️ Date: October 25, 2024
🕒 Time: 13:30 - 15:00
📍 Location: Green Zone, InterContinental Cali Hotel
Speaker: Kevin Whilden - SeaTrees Co-Founder

Come by the Bloom 24 Community and Networking Lounge, where Kevin will be speaking at a side event as part of this interactive session. The lounge is a perfect place to connect with up to 500 COP16 attendees, learn about ongoing biodiversity initiatives, and unwind amidst the busy COP16 schedule. The day will conclude with an evening reception where you can network with other thought leaders working in the biodiversity and nature-based solutions space.

 Click HERE for more information on this event.