News and Media August 2024

Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
How Wickerwork Empowers Women and Supports Biodiversity in China
In the heart of the city of Linyi in Shandong, a legacy of resilience and creativity thrives amidst the soft, pliable wickerwork that has become the region's emblem. This legacy, which is cherished not only for its economic importance but also for its role in empowering local women, has its roots in...Read more
Photo credit: Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Botswana
Photo credit: Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Botswana
Botswana’s new protected area fees generate US$ 7.8 million in the first year, more than three times the original forecast
Botswana's updated fees for protected areas have generated US$7.8 million in the first year, significantly exceeding the original forecast of US$1.8 million. The new fee system, introduced in April 2022, was developed in collaboration between the Government of Botswana and BIOFIN. With over 40% of B...Read more
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