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UNDP BIOFIN, the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group and Fund Managers – Green Bond Case Study Visit at CEC Renewables Photo credit – UNDP Zambia
UNDP BIOFIN, the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group and Fund Managers – Green Bond Case Study Visit at CEC Renewables Photo credit – UNDP Zambia
Building Zambia’s Green Bond Market: Pioneering a New Pathway to Financing Biodiversity Conservation
Zambia, like many developing nations, faces a significant financing gap in addressing urgent biodiversity and environmental challenges. As the country grapples with deteriorating natural resources, finding innovative financing solutions has become essential to achieving the goals outlined in its Nat...Read more
Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation in Bhutan Through River Rafting
Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation in Bhutan Through River Rafting
Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation in Bhutan Through River Rafting
Bhutan’s pristine rivers, renowned for offering some of the world's best white-water rafting experiences, are now at the heart of a new initiative aimed at enhancing both ecotourism and conservation. Through the UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), eight internationally certified river r...Read more
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Villages in Vietnam Shift to Green Tourism
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Villages in Vietnam Shift to Green Tourism
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Villages in Vietnam Shift to Green Tourism
On the windswept shores of Phú Yên, as the sun rises over the horizon, gentle rays cast a golden glow upon the shimmering coral reefs beneath the crystal-clear waters of Hòn Yến. The deep blue ocean, infused with the salt-laden breeze, enfolds the island and its velvety white sands in a tender embra...Read more
Photo credit: UNDP Thailand. Tourists paying a user fee of $0.60 to visit Koh Tao Island. The funds are used for coral reef restoration and waste management.
Photo credit: UNDP Thailand. Tourists paying a user fee of $0.60 to visit Koh Tao Island. The funds are used for coral reef restoration and waste management.
Koh Tao: A Model for Sustainable Tourism and Coral Reef Conservation
Koh Tao, also known as Thailand's Turtle Island, is one of Southeast Asia's most unique and attractive tourist destinations. Its rich biodiversity, crystal-clear waters, jungle habitats, and famous coral reefs draw between 300,000 to 500,000 tourists annually. Many come to enjoy the island’s world-r...Read more