Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn co-hosted the forum “Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation: Innovative Financing Solutions for Marine Conservation” with The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Nature Conservancy on April 19. During the event, the first public event held under the banner of the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, speakers shared experiences and best practices for countries seeking financing to support ambitious environmental and ocean conservation goals.
"The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation supports Atlantic countries in their efforts to grow their economies in a responsible and sustainable fashion," stated Ambassador Jessye Lapenn.
Among the distinguished speakers were The Honorable Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Deputy Director for Climate and Environment at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Tom Dillon, Head of Environment at The Pew Charitable Trusts; and Andrew Deutz, Senior Director for Conservation Finance Policy at The Nature Conservancy.
"The forum provided a platform for sharing innovative financing solutions for marine conservation," said Dr. Jane Lubchenco.
Panelists included Belizean Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Christopher Coye; Gabonese Ambassador Noel Nelson Messone; representatives from the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, the Global Environment Facility, The Nature Conservancy, and Willis Towers Watson.
"The event brought together representatives from fifteen members of the Atlantic Partnership, as well as experts from development finance institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector," shared the organizers.
For more information on the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation and the forum, please visit the Atlantic Partnership website. For media inquiries, contact OES-Press@state.gov.
