Putting new economic growth on a sustainable path requires courage, innovation, partnerships and, not the least, access to credit, finance and investment. This summit provides a way forward to meet this goal in the Coral Triangle.
The Coral Triangle Business Summit will outline business opportunities for sectors that rely on marine resources and provide a platform for financial support for businesses willing to commit to sustainability and green growth.
There will also be opportunities for financial institutions and investors to explore emerging investment opportunities, and to network and forge partnerships with companies that are dependent on the Coral Triangle's natural resources.
Agenda
19 JANUARY 2010
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8:00 AM
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Registration
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9:00 AM
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Opening Ceremonies
Playing of AVP on Coral Triangle
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Vincent S. Perez, CTI Business Summit Chair
The Coral Triangle and the Desire for a Sustainable World: Issues, Risks, and Solutions
Dr. Lida Pet-Soede, Head, WWF Coral Triangle Programme
Ribbon Cutting
Summit Photo Exhibit will be officially opened
Keynote Statement
Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
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10:30 AM
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Panel Discussion
The Potential Rewards of Green Investment in a climate of Economic Challenges and Recovery
The session builds a strong case for green investments, providing a compelling reason for investors to address business threats, including environment-related pressures by going green.
Mr. Andrew Thomas, Managing Director, Ogilvy Public Relations
The current business climate: market trends, and emerging needs, interests, and behaviors of consumers
Mr. Jim Ayala, Senior Managing Director, Ayala Corporation Harnessing Business for Social and Environmental Impact
Mr. Garry Kingshott, Chief Executive Adviser, Cebu Pacific
Success story on existing environmental support and sustainable
investment
Moderator: Ms. Veronica Pedrosa, Senior News Presenter &
Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
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12:30 PM
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LUNCH
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2:00 PM
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Panel Discussion
Incentives for Green and Sustainable Investment
The session presents the various incentive scheme created to encourage transformations and support new sustainable investments and growth.
Secretary Arthur C. Yap, Philippine Department of Agriculture Government incentives: regulatory and policy platforms across the
region
Mr. David McCauley, Principal Climate Change Specialist, Asian Development Bank
Financial grants and investment options
Ms. Susan Jackson, President, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Success story showing how existing environmental support and
sustainable investments can be replicated or scaled up
Moderator: Ms. Veronica Pedrosa, Senior News Presenter &
Correspondent, Al Jazeera English
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4:00 PM
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Plenary Session
Empowering Communities towards Sustainability
Mr. Blane Olson, ANOVA
Mr. Rodolfo B. Santos, Jr. Member, Board of Trustees, VSO Bahaginan
The session discusses existing program support undertaken by non-government organizations and communities, showing how awareness and people empowerment help ensure sustainability.
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5:00 PM
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Synthesis
Summit Chair: Mr. Vincent S. Perez
A summary of the discussions during the day is presented by the summit chair.
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6:30 PM
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WELCOME DINNER
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20 JANUARY 2010
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9:00 AM
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Day 2 Overview
Mr. Lory Tan, CEO and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees, WWF-Philippines
The key tasks and session format for the day’s activities are presented.
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9:15 AM
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Parallel Sectoral/ Break-Out Sessions
Each group discusses issues and concerns specific to their respective sectors. The feasibility of possible programs and partnerships will be lined-up as well. Details of good practices and existing programs may be shared.
Moderator: Bill Holden, Pacific Fisheries Manager, MSC Asia Pacific
Panelists:
Moderator: Geoffrey Muldoon, WWF
Panelists: Lloyd Moskalik, Oceanthix
Bien Subiantoro, Bank Negara Indonesia
Moderator: Rili Djohani, The Nature Conservancy
Panelists: Benjamin Kahn, APEX Environmental
Patricia Gallardo, Shangri-La Hotels
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11:15 AM
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Plenary Reports
Reports will be on sector-specific issues/ challenges and opportunities.
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12:15 PM
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Networking and Partnership Agreements(Market Place Setup)
Participants per sector meet discuss and agree on specific programs that they can jointly take on. Public-private sector partnerships for the roll-out of at least one project are desired after this session.
Side meetings may be held (an option) after sectoral agreement/s is/are reached.
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3:30 PM
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COFFEE BREAK
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4:15 PM
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Closing Session
· Acknowledgement ceremony
Companies with exemplary green initiatives will be recognized and given certificates. Government delegations will be acknowledged and given certificates
· Ceremonial signing
Sectoral representatives sign on stage document highlighting the PPPs developed and agreed upon by the participants
· Reporting of summit outputs
Summit Chair summarizes the activities’ key outputs
· Closing Remarks
Secretary Eleazar P. Quinto, Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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At the Coral Triangle Initiative Business Summit, a myriad opportunities await sectors that rely on marine resources. Come and discover sustainable business solutions and explore financial opportunities for profitable "green" investments that help conserve this fragile, resource-rich region. |
Will you join us?
From 19 to 20 January 2010, the Government of the Philippines and WWF invite you to an inspirational international business event for the Coral Triangle. Our focus: to create exciting opportunities for sustainability as the future of economic health and profit in the region.
The Summit aims to inspire partnerships that drive innovation and attract sustainable investment by bringing together those businesses that rely on a healthy marine environment and resources (tuna, live reef fish and travel and tourism) in the Coral Triangle.
Who is coming?
Are you in the tuna business? Or perhaps in the tourism sector? Does your business depend in one way or another on the seas? If yes, then this event is for you. We are expecting:
- business change-makers
- key marine resource industry sectors
- the communications sector
- the investment community
- relevant government officials
What is the Coral Triangle
Covering just 1% of the earth's surface, the Coral Triangle includes 30% of the world's coral reefs, 76% of its reef-building coral species as well as vital spawning grounds for tuna.
The region sustains the lives of more than 120 million people, along with thousands of small and medium businesses that heavily rely on healthy marine environments and resources.
What the Coral Triangle Initiative Business Summit seeks to achieve
Overcoming the threats faced by the Coral Triangle, while putting new economic growth on a sustainable path, requires courage, innovation, partnership and, not least, access to credit, finance and investment.
We propose this Summit to stimulate investment in public private partnerships that secure the sustainability and profitability of key sectors dependent on healthy marine resources in the Coral Triangle.
Objectives
- Inspire marine resource-based sectors (tuna, live reef fish, travel) in the Coral Triangle to access 'green' investment for profitable and sustainable business in the Coral Triangle.
- Catalyze recession-beating collaboration between Coral Triangle Governments, NGOs, international institutions and the private sector that fosters public private partnerships and drives sustainable investment and green / clean growth.
- Define sectoral roles and goals in shaping Coral Triangle sustainability over the next 5-10 years and secure commitments from key sectors to deliver sustainable development.
Register now for the Coral Triangle Initiative Business Summit!
