Klaas de Vos
Klaas de Vos is a nature and sustainable finance specialist withexpertise in sustainability risk and ocean-related sectors. He is passionateabout mainstreaming biodiversity and nature in financial decision-making and hasworked for the public and private sectors in the developed and developingworld to support finance and development for a healthy ocean. His focus hasbeen on financing the transition to sustainability, particularly in the contextof integrating social and environmental pressures into risk management, andfinding ways to unlock capital for the transition to a nature positive andsustainable blue economy. Based in the Netherlands, Klaas has had both a globaland local impact, and has worked in the UK, the Netherlands and across theEuropean Union, Colombia, Mexico, Mozambique, Vietnam and Indonesia to catalyseaction for a healthy ocean.
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Speaker's Agenda
Panel Session: As global awareness of environmental sustainability continues to grow, the Blue Economy has emerged as a crucial area for investment that supports both economic growth and ecological balance. This session will delve into the vital role that sustainable finance plays in nurturing and expanding the Blue Economy—encompassing everything from sustainable fishing and aquaculture to marine renewable energy and eco-tourism.
Join our expert panelists as they explore innovative financial strategies and investment opportunities within the Blue Economy. They will discuss the latest trends, the importance of risk assessment and management in marine and coastal projects, and how finance can be a catalyst for supporting sustainable ocean-based industries.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in financing the Blue Economy, as well as insights into how these financial practices contribute to a sustainable future for our planet's oceans.
Moderator: Malcolm Falzon, Partner, Camilleri Preziosi
