Tackling invasive alien species: The time for global collaboration

Hosted by Anglo American, Fauna & Flora, IUCN and TNFD

Business has a vital role to play in tackling invasive species, working alongside government and other stakeholders. This session explored the science and economics underpinning the urgency of tackling invasive alien species, highlighted the perspectives of government, business and NGOs on what needs to be done and shared plans for a new global collaborative initiative to achieve the scale and breadth of impact needed. 

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For over two decades, Tony has advised government, financial sector and philanthropic leaders on a range of strategic challenges at the intersection of business, finance and public policy. These include centre of government reform, national economic development strategy and the architecting of green finance investment opportunities. He began his career in the Australian diplomatic service before moving into the private sector, first in investment banking where he focused on infrastructure project financing and then in strategy consulting as a Partner at Monitor Deloitte and as an adviser with the World Bank Group.

Guests

Ian Hudson Photo

Ian Hudson
Head of Environment, Anglo American

Kristian Teleki​
CEO, Fauna & Flora

Carolyn Jewell​
Global Biodiversity Senior Manager, CRH

Sarah Nelson Kpmg

Sarah Nelson​
Global Lead – Nature and Biodiversity, KPMG International

Susanne Pedersen
Director, IUCN Centre for Science and Knowledge​

Yutaka Matsuzawa​
Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of the Environment, Japan