Reforming Harmful Subsidies

September 6th

Session Description

Reforming or removing subsidies that are harmful to nature has been a priority for nature conservation for many years and was a specific target in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) strategic targets. However, changing subsidies has proven very challenging as many are either hidden in other taxes and regulations and most subsidies have beneficiaries who are very reluctant to lose this government support. This session will explore recent efforts to document harmful subsidies for nature and will discuss options for making lasting and effective change.

Presentations:

Katia Karousakis - Download

Lena Gubler - Download

Aldo Ravazzi - Download

Guillaume Sainteny - Download

Helene Perrier - Download

Speakers and Panelists

Guillaume Sainteny
GS CONSEIL, Foundation Pour La Recherche Sur Le Biodiversité
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Katia Karousakis
Programme Lead, Biodiversity, Land Use and Ecosystems, OECD
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Lena Gubler
Federal Research Institute - WSL
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Aldo Ravazzi Douvan
Chief Economist at DG Sustainable Development, EU & International Relations of the Italian Ministry of Environment
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Helene Perrier

Panelists TBC