Day Four GRASP Council Meeting Photo by David d'O

Day Four

Agenda and Sessions

TIME SESSION
Morning Session

10:00 – 13:00

16. Innovative Finance Strategies to Benefit Communities who Live with Great Apes


17. Sharing Information on Potential Inclusion of Gibbons


18. Request to Host the Secretariat of the CMS Gorilla Agreement


19. Adoption of Documents

Afternoon Session

15:00 – 18:00

19. Continuation: Adoption of Documents

Speakers

Shela Patrickson

SHELA PATRICKSON

Shela Patrickson has over 16 years’ experience in developing and implementing biodiversity and conservation projects, and developing and nurturing collaboration and partnerships. With an MSc in Environmental and Geographical Science, she has technical expertise in sustainability, biodiversity and conservation, project and proposal development, collaboration and partnerships for effective implementation. Shela has worked at global, regional and national levels, co-hosting events at the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties (CBD COP), supporting global policy development and advocacy, and serving on a variety of task teams. She has strategic business development and marketing skills, as well as proficiency in research and writing technical and public-focused publications and other resources. With a passion for supporting and developing sustainable solutions for people and environment in landscapes, Shela currently leads project development and partnerships for the Sustainable Finance Coalition.