What if forests, wetlands and wildlife were viewed the same way as roads, power grids or water systems? Across Africa, governments are increasingly doing just that. Rather than viewing biodiversity solely as an environmental issue, they are beginning to recognize healthy ecosystems as essential infr...Read more
Biodiversity Finance
Most of us get through an ordinary day without once thinking about biodiversity. And yet, the coffee or tea we start our morning with, the food we set on the table before our children, the fuel that carries us to work, the medicines we need, the businesses we rely on for all these things and the eco...Read more
A modernized digital platform is making it easier to pay for forestry services, increasing government revenues, and creating a stronger financial foundation for protecting Kyrgyzstan's forests. Protecting forests requires more than good policies—it also depends on reliable financing. Every payment c...Read more
Antalya, Türkiye, 16 June 2026 — As countries approach the halfway mark to global biodiversity targets for 2030, public sector action across Europe, Asia and the Pacific is playing a growing role in advancing biodiversity protection and mobilizing the finance needed to meet global targets. At a time...Read more
New voluntary certification scheme aims to turn biodiversity compliance into a competitive business advantage while strengthening community benefits and conservation financing. India has become the first country in the world to launch a dedicated voluntary certification scheme that rewards businesse...Read more