BIOFIN News and Media

10th EAPAC Regional Dialogue in Georgia: Bridging the Biodiversity Funding Gap

June

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...

Nepal: Introductory workshop on the risk financing pilot project for wildlife damage compensation

April

In the 2021/22 financial year, 12,672 incidents of human-wildlife conflict were recorded across Nepal, mainly damaging crops and livestock. Despite various preventative measures, including compensation payments from the government, electric...Read more

Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Commit to Catalysing US$1 billion for tigers

April

Paro, April 23, 2024 – The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference concluded today on a high note, marking a historic moment for global conservation efforts. The conference was opened...Read more

Advancing Biodiversity Conservation: 10th Africa Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance

April

3 April 2024 – Blantyre: Planet Earth requires approximately U S$ 950 billion annually for the restoration and protection of its imperiled ecosystems, vital for sustaining livelihoods. Yet, only an...Read more

Ecological Fiscal transfers emerge on the island of Java

March

Bayuni Shantiko [1] and Sopian Hidayat [2] Indonesia’s work on ecological fiscal transfer (EFT) has advanced with the approval of Governor Regulation No. 61/2023, providing guidelines on financial assistance to...Read more

South African Biodiversity Investment Portal has secured its first investments to promote biodiversity conservation and community well-being

March

In 2022, the South African Government, with the support of the UNDP-Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP-BIOFIN), launched the first Biodiversity Investment Portal to match investors with bankable projects to support the...Read more