BIOFIN News and Media

EU announces €12 million support for global biodiversity conservation efforts led by UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative

October

Cali – The European Union (EU) announced a €12 million contribution to support countries to achieve national and global biodiversity targets under the United Nations Development Programme’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative. ...

Photo: UNDP BIOFIN launches 2024 Workbook at the sidelines of COP16

BIOFIN Launches 2024 Workbook at COP16, Showcasing Success Stories in Implementing Biodiversity Finance Plans

October

On the first day of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16, the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP BIOFIN), in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility and the CBD Secretariat, held a...Read more

Nurturing biodiversity for a sustainable tomorrow in Rwanda

October

This documentary, produced by UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Rwanda, highlights the crucial role BIOFIN plays in addressing Rwanda’s biodiversity finance gap. Set against the breathtaking natural landscapes of...Read more

UNDP BIOFIN Enhances Ecotourism in Vietnam to Support Local Communities and Protect Coral Reefs

October

Hon Yen Island is a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, known for its majestic landscapes and vibrant coral reefs that serve as a haven for marine species. Protecting these coral...Read more

UNDP BIOFIN, the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group and Fund Managers – Green Bond Case Study Visit at CEC Renewables Photo credit – UNDP Zambia

Building Zambia’s Green Bond Market: Pioneering a New Pathway to Financing Biodiversity Conservation

October

Zambia, like many developing nations, faces a significant financing gap in addressing urgent biodiversity and environmental challenges. As the country grapples with deteriorating natural resources, finding innovative financing solutions has...Read more

Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation in Bhutan Through River Rafting

October

Bhutan’s pristine rivers, renowned for offering some of the world's best white-water rafting experiences, are now at the heart of a new initiative aimed at enhancing both ecotourism and conservation....Read more