Through the +Natura +Rural program, partner institutions launch an initiative to strengthen the rural bioeconomy San José, February 19, 2026. The Institute of Rural Development (INDER), the Nature Investment Facility (NIF), and the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) of the United Nations Devel...Read more
Biodiversity Finance
By Jasmin Blessing, Gender Advisor, Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), UNDP On 18 February 2026, UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) convened a peer-learning “teach-in” with colleagues from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to explore England’s tran...Read more
Nature-related disclosure is becoming a new standard of sustainable business. For companies in Kazakhstan, this is not merely about reputation or alignment with global trends. It is a key tool for risk management, investment attraction, and maintaining long-term competitiveness. In the face of clima...Read more
The global ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty marks a decisive moment in international cooperation and ocean governance. Referred to as the High Seas Treaty, the agreement establishes a legally binding framework to protect marine biodiversity in areas of the...Read more
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