Nature-Based Solutions and Beyond: Insights from the Sino-German Track-2-Dialogue

Recent findings show that halting the rapid decline of our environmental degradation requires not only mitigating GHG emissions and other pressures but also restoring and strengthening the resilience of the biosphere. Stronger action can boost the health of natural and managed ecosystems while supporting the goals of the Rio Conventions and other global agreements. Focusing on Nature-based Solutions and beyond, effective policies should encourage a broader shift toward agroecological approaches, stronger conservation efforts, traditional knowledge, and other proactive ways to protect biodiversity. In the spirit of COP30's emphasis on the biosphere and ambitious climate policies, the results of the Sino-German Track-II-Dialogue will be presented. The session brings together scientists and policymakers from China, Germany and other countries to share case studies and explore fresh perspectives.

The Event will open with welcome remarks by the Co-Chairs of the Track-II-Dialogue, followed by high-level keynotes by representative of the German and Chinese government. Track-II-Dialogue Working Group 4 on Biodiversity and Climate will launch its joint findings on Nature-Based Solutions and Beyond, showcasing best practice case studies from China and Germany. The Side Event will continue with a panel discussion on the Sino-German recommendations for better biospheric management, featuring expert insights and a Q&A session for both on-site and virtual participants. 

Agenda:
Moderator: Frauke Röser, Co-founder of NewClimate Institute

Opening remarks
Prof. Dirk Messner: Co-chair of T2D, Germany 
Prof. XU Huaqing: Co-chair of T2D, China 

Keynote speeches
Jochen Flasbarth, German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
High-Level Representative, Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE)

Presentation
"New Perspectives arising about the management of the planetary biosphere in the context of the global environmental crisis: Launching of China-German best practices case study report"
Dr. WANG Binbin, Climate Future Global Innovation Lab, Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Peking University, Co-Lead T2D Working Cluster 4
Prof. Wolfgang Cramer, Mediterranean Institute for Biodiversity and Ecology (IMBE) (emeritus research director), Co-Lead T2D Working Cluster 4

Panel Discussion
Dr. Josie Antonucci di Carvalho, Postdoc in Plancton Ecology, Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB)
Irene Suarez Perez, Senior Advisor, Natur & Food Systems Transformation, Groundswell project of Global Optimism
GUO Hongyu, Deputy Director of Greenovation Hub (GHUB)
Prof. XU Jintao, Boya Distinguished Professor at Peking University, Director of the Center for Environment and Energy Economics
Dr. Sandeep Sengupta, Global Policy Lead Climate Change, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Wrap-Up and Closing