The Science Needed to Link Landscape Action with Commodity Resilience
An invitation-only workshop hosted by Conservation International and Procter & Gamble during Climate Week NYC
Commodity supply chain disruptions impact local and global economies and are expected to grow in frequency and severity. Habitat conversion, climate change, and degradation of key natural resources reduce natural buffers and commodity supply chains are becoming more vulnerable. Yet the connection between conservation actions and resilient supply is not sufficiently quantified to continue building a strong case for investment in nature-based solutions.
Conservation International and Procter & Gamble are convening a closed-door working session during Climate Week NYC to address a shared need: strengthening the quantitative, evidence-based links between nature-based actions and commodity supply resilience.
All stakeholders need clearer, quantitative evidence of how nature action can improve commodity supply resilience while also delivering benefits for nature. Companies need credible data to build the financial case for investment in landscape-scale conservation and restoration. Nature project managers require stronger science and analytics to secure funding, design effective interventions, and demonstrate impact.
Grounded in a practical case study in North Sumatra, the session will use oil palm as an illustrative example with broader relevance across commodities and regions. A panel of experts will share insights on the science, data, and modeling needed to quantify the value of nature-based actions in strengthening commodity supply chains, highlight remaining knowledge gaps, and engage audience participants in identifying priorities for future research and action.
The working session will focus on identifying both what evidence exists today and the most critical gaps. The objective is to produce a gap analysis on the research, data, analytics, and partnerships needed to strengthen the investment case for nature action to support more resilient commodity supply.
Attendance is limited and subject to approval. To request an invitation, please submit your interest by September 9th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed to ensure a productive and balanced discussion among participants with relevant expertise and perspectives. Space is limited.
Light refreshments will be provided.