Event: ADB at CBD COP17 Towards Understanding the True Cost of Governance in Integrated Landscape Approaches 24 October 2026 Led by UNU-IAS with partners including IPSI, EcoAgriculture Partners, CGIAR, UNDP, FAO, the CBD Secretariat, and ADB, this side event draws on evidence from landscape initiatives across regions to show how inadequate investment in landscape governance undermines long-term outcomes. Across the initiatives analyzed, governance funding gaps exceed 50%. The session will share lessons for policymakers, donors, investors, and practitioners on investing in coordination and enabling conditions for landscape approaches. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Climate Change Environment