Biodiversity Finance

Egypt

9 Jan 2024

Financing the right fossils – lessons from Egypt’s debt swap investments in the Valley of the Whales

A few hours’ drive from Cairo a natural treasure awaits - outdating anything from the age of the Pharaohs. Wadi-al-hitan (the Valley of the Whales) showcases ancient skeletons found in the desert from an ancestor of modern-day whales. They remain from a time when this stretch of desert was actually...Read more

Photo: Unsplash/Tan Nguyen

7 Dec 2023

Sustainable finance for communities participating in co-management for the conservation of aquatic resources

Nha Trang, December 7, 2023 - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Binh Thuan Fisheries Association jointly organized a workshop on "Sustainable finance for communities participating in co-management for the conservation of aquatic resources." Given current undertakings of co-manage...Read more

First Zambia company

5 Dec 2023

Footprints of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Zambia’s Maiden Green Bond Issuance: A Win for Greening Zambia’s Financial Sector

In a historic move that was made public today at COP28 in Dubai, the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of Zambia's inaugural green bond issuance. This ground-breaking US$200 million bond programme has already obtained express approval from the Securities and Exch...Read more

New collaboration

29 Nov 2023

UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI launch a new collaboration to align private and public finance with nature goals

Register to the first webinar on the Public-Private Community of Practice for Nature and Development Finance REGISTER HERE A year ahead of CBD COP16, UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI accelerate their efforts to help 136 Global South countries align private and public finance with nature goals Istanbul and Ge...Read more

FIRE new features

27 Nov 2023

Empowering Conservation Projects: Finance Resource Database for Biodiversity (FIRE) Unveils Advanced Search and Inclusive Filters

In the ever-evolving landscape of biodiversity conservation, staying ahead and accessing relevant funding opportunities is crucial. The Finance Resources for Biodiversity (FIRE), a key platform in supporting conservation projects, has just rolled out a groundbreaking update that enhances user experi...Read more