Event: ADB at CBD COP17 The Future of Nature is Economic: Building Partnerships for Nature and Economic Prosperity (High-Level Dialogue and Networking Reception) 26 October 2026 Co-hosted by the Armenian COP17 Presidency, the Ministry of Finance of Armenia, the CBD Secretariat, and the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, with UNEP and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, this gathering will bring together finance and environment ministries, central banks, MDBs, and the financial sector. Discussions will follow an “Understand, Integrate, Invest” agenda: understanding nature-related risks and opportunities, integrating nature into economic policy, and mobilizing investment for nature-smart development. 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