BIOFIN News and Media

Thailand engages the private sector in investing in climate and nature

November
Recently, the world has raised USD 45 billion per year from the private sector, while 73 public and partially public climate funds are in place. However, these efforts are insufficient,...Read more

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....Read more

Driving Action on Target 15: Leveraging the Power of Nature-Related Financial Disclosures

October
22 October 2024, Cali, Colombia – The closed government briefing “Moving to Action on Target 15: Leveraging the Recommendations of the TNFD",” organized by the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures...Read more

UNDP launches new guidance for countries to finance ambitious biodiversity goals, repurposing harmful subsidies

October
BIOFIN methodology has seen over $1Bn catalyzed so far across 40 countries in finance solutions that span solutions from crowdfunding to green bonds. 22 October 2024, Cali, Colombia - Countries...Read more

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