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

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

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

By Kanitha Tambunlertchai, Natthida Jitsiri, Niran Nirannoot, Sornsawan Phongphao As countries work to close the global biodiversity finance gap, a critical question emerges: is it only about mobilizing more resources, or about using existing resources more effectively? In Thailand, the answer is in...Read more