Latest Data reveals 41 countries have leveraged UNDP-BIOFIN support to unlock $3.3 billion in nature finance since 2018 Nairobi, Kenya – April 28 — Ministries of finance and environment, private sector leaders and development partners from 56 countries are in Nairobi this week for the 12th Regional...Read more
Biodiversity Finance
The “Big Five” may define Africa’s wildlife heritage, but today, a new “Big Five” is emerging across the continent: the key trends shaping how that heritage is financed. As 56 countries gather in Nairobi from 28–30 April 2026 for the largest regional dialogue on biodiversity finance, the conversatio...Read more
Photo: Dr. Mohseen Riaz-Ud-Dean
Nuku ʻ alofa, Tonga — The Prince Regent, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala received in audience Dr. Mohseen Riaz-Ud-Dean (UNDP Global Biodiversity Finance (BIOFIN) Environmental Finance Specialist for the Pacific Region) highlighting a significant step forward in advancing sus...Read more
Photo: UNDP Kenya
21 April 2026, Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has officially launched the UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), marking a significant step toward mobilizing the financial resources needed to protect the country’s natural capital and support sustainable development. The launch event, convened by U...Read more
Costa Rica has taken a major step toward securing sustainable financing for its protected areas. The country’s Legislative Assembly has approved Law 10,898, enabling the securitization of future revenues generated by its National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) and unlocking new investment oppo...Read more