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Stefania Avanzini

WBCSD

Director OP2B

Description

Stefania leads One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), a cross-sector and action driven initiative of WBCSD, which aims to scale regenerative agricultural practices and shift land use to protect biodiversity. Initiated within French President’s Macron One Planet Lab, OP2B was launched at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York on 23 September 2019. About her: Stefania is impact-driven with a strong track record in leading transformative projects since 2008. She has 15+ years of experience in Business Development, Marketing and Social Innovation in Africa & in Europe in the corporate and NGO sector. She is an emphatic team player and team leader: managing international teams and networks to reach their full potential. She speaks 4 languages fluently.

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AMBITIONS FOR SOIL HEALTH & SOIL REGENERATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL AGENDA 🎥
AGORA
Jun 3, 2026
10:10 AM10:50 AM

AMBITIONS FOR SOIL HEALTH & SOIL REGENERATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL AGENDA 🎥

This panel will examine how soil health is advancing on the international agenda through multilateral action. Speakers will clarify the respective roles of international organisations and...
Speakers:
Alexandre Capelli
LVMHEnvironmental Deputy Director
John Barker
International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV)General Director
Louise Baker
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)Managing Director
Stefania Avanzini
WBCSDDirector OP2B
Moderator:
Paul Luu
"4 per 1000” international InitiativeHonorary President
Online
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR A BETTER TRANSITION 🔉
AGORA A
Jun 3, 2026
11:55 AM12:25 PM

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FOR A BETTER TRANSITION 🔉

Farmers are at the forefront of the transition to regenerative agriculture, yet they often bear the financial risks of change while benefits accrue across value chains and society. This session...
Speakers:
Michèle Lacroix
SCORSenior Advisor to the Group Chief Corporate Officer
Orith Azoulay
NatixisGlobal Head of CIB Green and Sustainable Hub
Anita Waelz
Nestlé EuropeHead of Sustainability
Moderator:
Stefania Avanzini
WBCSDDirector OP2B
Online
FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: UNLOCKING PUBLIC/PRIVATE INVESTMENT FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE 🔉
AGORA A
Jun 3, 2026
3:50 PM4:20 PM

FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: UNLOCKING PUBLIC/PRIVATE INVESTMENT FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE 🔉

This session will focus on how public policies can better mobilise private investment to scale regenerative agriculture. Panelists will examine how instruments such as the CAP, blended finance and...
Speakers:
Emmanuel Petel
European Commission DG AGRIPolicy Officer
Grégoire Chauvière Le Drian
European investment BankHead of EIB Group Office in France
Benedikt Bösel
Finck Foundation, Gut&BöselFounder
Moderator:
Stefania Avanzini
WBCSDDirector OP2B
Online
HOW TO BALANCE SOIL HEALTH & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE​ 🎥
AGORA
Jun 3, 2026
6:05 PM6:35 PM

HOW TO BALANCE SOIL HEALTH & BUSINESS PERFORMANCE​ 🎥

How can leaders drive strong business performance while advancing regenerative farming practices and soil health? This panel brings together business leaders to discuss the balance between...
Speakers:
Frédéric Dufour
RuinartPrésident
Orith Azoulay
NatixisGlobal Head of CIB Green and Sustainable Hub
Sylvain Lambert
PwC France & MaghrebPartner - Sustainability Leader
Moderator:
Stefania Avanzini
WBCSDDirector OP2B
Online
LEADERSHIP DRIVING THE FUTURE OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE​ 🎥
AGORA
Jun 4, 2026
4:15 PM4:45 PM

LEADERSHIP DRIVING THE FUTURE OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE​ 🎥

This closing session will bring the two days together and go beyond, exploring how leadership on soil health is becoming a key strategic lever for resilience, business performance, competitiveness,...
Speakers:
Jo Thornton
MH Wine EstatesPresident
Sibylle Scherer
Moët & ChandonPresident & C.E.O
Maria Pia De Caro
Pernod RicardExecutive Vice President, Global Operations and Sustainability
Moderator:
Stefania Avanzini
WBCSDDirector OP2B
Online
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