Bringing elephants into the room – why UNFCCC needs to put animals on the table

The role of animals in the C cycle is overlooked. We will showcase animal-based initiatives that contribute to C storage (such as rewilding ecosystems and regenerative agriculture practices) and how enhancing animals' ability to fulfil their ecological roles can help us tackle climate change.

Speakers: Razan Al Mubarak – MBZF & UN Climate Change High-level Champion for COP28 Dr Oswald Schmitz, YSE Dr Asha de Vos, Marine Biologist, Sri Lanka & IUCN SSC Mark Halle - International Institute for Sustainable Development & Better Nature Dr Helen Harwatt, Chatham House