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Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Investment Conference
Connecting Capital with Investment-ready Forest and Nature-based Solutions
16 September 2025 | Conrad Singapore Marina Bay
08:00 - 13:00 (GMT+8)
The Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Investment Conference—co-led by Grow Asia and IUCN under the GEF-8 Regional Coordination Project—will be the first regional platform dedicated to connecting capital with investment-ready forest and nature-based solutions (NbS) projects.
Happening on 16 Sept 2025, one day before the Grow Asia Investment Forum, the event will bring together investors, policymakers, and practitioners to drive blended finance for forest-positive, climate-resilient land-use systems.
​Conference objectives:
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Mobilize capital for primary forest conservation through sustainable and inclusive financing instruments
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Promote Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in forestry and agroforestry by strengthening investment design and outcome measurement
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Present a regional Primary Forest Investment Plan alongside a pipeline of bankable projects that integrate biodiversity, carbon, and equity objectives
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Strengthen the link between forest protection, regenerative agriculture, and food system transitions
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Foster inclusive financing models that support Indigenous Peoples (IPs), Local Communities (LCs), and women-led forest enterprises
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During this closed-door session, participants can expect to:
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Access a curated portfolio of investment-ready forestry and agroforestry projects with measurable climate, biodiversity, and social impact
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Learn from successful financing models, including REDD+, PES schemes, biodiversity credits, carbon markets, and blended finance facilities
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Engage directly with project developers, investors, and policymakers to explore partnerships and deal flow opportunities
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Contribute to shaping the mandate of the SEAP Forests Investment & Technical Partners Coalition, a new regional platform to align efforts and mobilize investment
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Gain insights from the Stocktaking Report on innovative financing instruments for primary forests in the Indo-Malayan region
AGENDA
7:30 - 8:00
Registration and Networking
8:00 - 8:45
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:45 - 8:55
Presentation of Insights from the Regional Forestry and Finance Report
8:55 - 9:55
Panel Discussion:
What It Takes to Scale—Making Nature-Positive Projects Investment-Ready
9:55 - 10:55
Project Showcases:
From the Ground Up—Investable Projects in Forestry and Agroforestry
10:55 - 11:10
Networking Break
11:10 - 12:10
Project Showcases:
From the Ground Up—Investable Projects in Forestry and Agroforestry
12:10 - 12:55
Funder Fireside Chat:
Public and Private Sector Insights
12:55 - 13:00
Synthesis and Way Forward
Should you have any questions, please contact programs@growasia.org or another member of the Grow Asia team.
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