Registration, refreshments and networking time

AlterCOP opening speeches and introduction to our topic of the day and why protecting nature is not only about pretty species, but the pillar of all core systems we rely on.

In this session, find out what happened at COP30 the day before, and learn about the challenges and key objectives at COP on Biodiversity & Nature-based Solutions.

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This session will explore terrestrial and coastal forest ecology in Singapore, to highlight their role in our island's prosperity beyond nesting a hotspot of diversity and species.

This interactive workshop explores our interdependence with nature and the drivers of biodiversity loss. Using science-based cards from IPBES reports, participants will uncover key interactions, causes, and consequences, while learning how biodiversity underpins health, wellness, and societal systems, and why protecting it is essential for a sustainable future.

More details to be announced soon.

Join Leon Boey, founder of Livingseas, as he shares his journey restoring coral reefs in Bali, Indonesia. Learn how his team revitalises seabeds using innovative coral structures and community partnerships that create jobs and support livelihoods, showcasing how Singaporeans can actively contribute to regional nature restoration and protection.

For too long, the private sector has viewed nature through a lens of risk and obligation. This session will transform that perspective, revealing how strategic finance can unlock unprecedented opportunities in biodiversity, turning conservation into a powerful engine for both ecological health and robust economic growth across ASEAN.

Explore the nature-positive approach with Witteveen+Bos, showcasing their Nature+ methodology that integrates ecological, social, and technical systems. This session highlights the Bintan Resilient Horizons project, connecting small-scale restoration to community development, and demonstrates how early adoption of Nature+ fosters adaptive, resilient, and collaborative urban planning across Southeast Asia.

With their 80 years of existence, Ramboll contributed to making global cities modern and adapted to our changing climate. In this session, discover how their APAC team channels the beauty and resilience of nature to design tomorrow's cities, with always keeping human comfort at core.

With the emergence of integrating the value of biodiversity into nature-based carbon credit projects, Forest Carbon will run us through best practices and successful case studies they had the opportunity to lead in Asia.

As urbanisation increases human-wildlife encounters, this session explores coexistence challenges and opportunities in Singapore and the region. It highlights CoHabit, a participatory art project on Pulau Ubin, showing how creative placemaking can foster peaceful relationships between humans and non-humans in a rapidly changing urban environment.

Nature is a fixture in Singapore’s cityscape, but is it necessarily woven into policies? This workshop explores how biodiversity can be integrated into Singapore’s policy and planning landscape through the lens of youth and civil society. Drawing from Singapore’s national frameworks and global processes under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the workshop highlights actionable entry points for policy alignment.

Following the morning session on the “Why” of nature reporting, this masterclass offers a hands-on guide to the “How.” Experts will demystify tools and datasets, including IBAT, essential for TNFD and other biodiversity frameworks, helping companies navigate reporting requirements and take meaningful action for nature.

An introduction to biodiversity concepts, their business relevance, and current global challenges (IPBES). Explore how businesses drive environmental loss, with frameworks like TNFD and SBTN guiding transformative action. Participants learn to identify biodiversity-related risks and opportunities, preparing for integration into business strategy and risk management.

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Join this immersive session exploring Singapore’s rich biodiversity just steps from the city. Discover accessible nature trails, from urban parks to nature reserves, and learn how the “City in a Garden” vision connects green spaces. Gain tips on spotting native flora and fauna in Singapore’s thriving urban nature.

Registration, buffet dinner and networking time

This panel explores Singapore’s journey toward urban biodiversity, moving from green spaces to fully integrated nature in the city. Experts discuss challenges, innovations, and strategies for balancing development with ecosystems, highlighting policy and community-led initiatives that foster nature and contribute to creating a resilient, nature-positive urban environment.