This event was co-hosted by MEP Pascal Canfin (RENEW), Chair of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee(ENVI) and MEP César Luena (S&D), Rapporteur of the EU

This event was co-hosted by MEP Pascal Canfin (RENEW), Chair of the European Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee(ENVI) and MEP César Luena (S&D), Rapporteur of the EU Nature Restoration Law and took place in the European Parliament in Brussels. Businesses are aware of their role in supporting the transition towards a resilient net-zero economy and an equitable, nature-positive future. Additionally, an increasing number of companies are aware that nature restoration will play a key role in increasing the EU’s resilience and contribute to the economy by bringing socio-economic benefits such as sustainable jobs, recreation opportunities, and broader health benefits. Against this backdrop, CLG Europe brought together EU decision-makers, leading businesses and NGOs in this event, organised under the Green Growth Partnership, to discuss the role of EU Nature Restoration Law in addressing today’s dual climate and nature crisis, as well as providing a range of economic opportunities including high quality jobs and growth of new sectors. Speakers included: MEP Pascal Canfin, RENEW, Chair of the European Parliament ENVI Committee MEP César Luena, S&D Group, European Parliament ENVI Committee Rapporteur for the Nature Restoration Law Karolina D’Cunha, Deputy Head of Unit, Natural Capital and Ecosystem Health, DG Environment, European Commission Gonzalo Saenz De Miera, President of the Spanish Green Growth Group Bart Vandewaetere, VP Corporate Communications & Government Relations, Nestlé Europe Tim Christophersen, Vice President of Climate Action, Salesforce Stefania Avanzini, Director, One Planet Business for Biodiversity, WBCSD Elisabeth Hoffmann, Head of EU Affairs, VELUX Paul Wilczek, Head of Energy Policy, Climate & Sustainability, Eurelectric Bart Corijn, Programme Manager, The Shift Ariel Brunner, Director, Birdlife Europe and Central Asia The event was moderated by Ursula Woodburn, Director of the European Corporate Leaders Group.

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Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. She focuses on urban governance, planning law and Indigenous-municipal relationships.

Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. She focuses on urban governance, planning law and Indigenous-municipal relationships. Prior to becoming a professor, she represented First Nations governments in land-related disputes and agreements, and worked in intergovernmental relations at the City of Toronto. Her forthcoming book with Lexis Nexis explores the flexible and transforming role of municipalities in Canada’s legal system. Alexandra Flynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Geography at the University of Toronto. She focuses on urban governance, planning law and Indigenous-municipal relationships. Prior to becoming a professor, she represented First Nations governments in land-related disputes and agreements, and worked in intergovernmental relations at the City of Toronto. Her forthcoming book with Lexis Nexis explores the flexible and transforming role of municipalities in Canada's legal system. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Thought leaders, innovators and representatives of New York, London, and São Paulo, the three partner cities in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Food initiative, explore the important role of cities

Thought leaders, innovators and representatives of New York, London, and São Paulo, the three partner cities in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Food initiative, explore the important role of cities in catalysing the transition to a circular economy for food.

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