Georgia

EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia
EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia
Europe and APAC report major gains in public funding for nature, and progress in Fintech and Gaming solutions, at the BIOFIN Regional Dialogue 2024
This year’s BIOFIN regional dialogue for Europe, Asia and the Pacific (EAPAC) was an inspired three days of exchanges on sustainable finance for biodiversity, with teams reporting breakthroughs in public funding for protected areas, and new financing streams such as fintech and gaming solutions gain...Read more
10th EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia, 11-13 June 2024
10th EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia, 11-13 June 2024
10th EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia: Bridging the Biodiversity Funding Gap
Financing biodiversity is crucial for environmental sustainability, human well-being and achieving global development goals. However, there is a significant funding gap for biodiversity, amounting to over US$ 820 billion. Around US$ 950 billion is needed annually to restore and protect ecosystems, b...Read more
Poster
Poster
Forest Friend
‘Biodiversity Finance Solutions Exhibition - 5th BIOFIN Global Conference’ This poster is part of an series of all BIOFIN countries and showcases the innovative (existing or potential) finance solutions and work of the countries and partners. As part of the 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Fina...Read more
Photo: Nino Zedginidze/UNDP
Photo: Nino Zedginidze/UNDP
Learning to be Wild
In Georgia, UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative helps orphaned bears return to nature. Kopala and Chopika, two uproarious bear cubs, were named after mythical Georgian heroes. A third and smaller brown bear, who arrived at the Tbilisi Zoo bear sanctuary limping from a foot injury, was named ‘Garr...Read more
thailand
thailand
Demand is high for investment in biodiversity, but finance gaps remain
Representatives from across Europe, Asia and Pacific are encouraging increased investment in nature from both the public and private sectors, with emerging data revealing that significant finance gaps remain for countries to achieve their biodiversity targets. As the host country for the 5 th Biodiv...Read more