Aiming to bridge the biodiversity financing gap and support sustainable development, the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) conducted a one-day capacity-building workshop in Thimphu. The workshop equipped Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) officials with innovative financing tools and stra...Read more
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In Rwanda, biodiversity plays a significant role in supporting sustainable development, contributing to thriving communities, ecosystem services, and tourism revenues. Recognizing this, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works closely with the Government of Rwanda to ensure that biodive...Read more
On the first day of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16, the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP BIOFIN), in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and the CBD Secretariat, held a session titled “Unlocking Finance for GBF Implementation in 134 Countries”. The event served as a pl...Read more
This documentary, produced by UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Rwanda, highlights the crucial role BIOFIN plays in addressing Rwanda’s biodiversity finance gap. Set against the breathtaking natural landscapes of the country's national parks, the documentary traces BIOFIN’s journey...Read more
Hon Yen Island is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, known for its majestic landscapes and vibrant coral reefs that serve as a haven for marine species. Protecting these coral reefs is essential, as they form the foundation of the island’s biodiversity and support the livelihoods of the local...Read more