News and Media Julio 2026

Photo: Group photo of representatives of Hayleys Plantations and UNDP in Sri Lanka
Photo: Group photo of representatives of Hayleys Plantations and UNDP in Sri Lanka
A BIOFIN-supported partnership is demonstrating how businesses can invest in the ecosystems they depend on, creating benefits for biodiversity, communities and the economy. Healthy ecosystems provide the foundation for many businesses. They regulate water supplies, maintain fertile soils, support bi...Read more
Photo: Launch of Dhirun - Art for Biodiversity Exhibition at Kandima Maldives
Photo: Launch of Dhirun - Art for Biodiversity Exhibition at Kandima Maldives
Photo: Launch of Dhirun - Art for Biodiversity Exhibition at Kandima Maldives An innovative partnership between artists, the tourism sector and UNDP BIOFIN are creating a new source of funding for nature while supporting local livelihoods. For many countries, securing long-term finance for biodivers...Read more
From Protecting People to Protecting Nature: How Insurance Is Becoming a New Tool for Biodiversity Finance
From Protecting People to Protecting Nature: How Insurance Is Becoming a New Tool for Biodiversity Finance
When a leopard kills livestock in rural Sri Lanka, the consequences extend far beyond the loss of a single animal. For many families, it means losing an important source of income. For wildlife, it can trigger retaliation against one of the country's most iconic species. Traditional conservation app...Read more
Femmi, a woman cacao farmer from Tuva Village, harvests cocoa pods from her own farm.
Femmi, a woman cacao farmer from Tuva Village, harvests cocoa pods from her own farm.
On the edge of the Lore Lindu National Park in Central Sulawesi, one farmer’s decision to keep her cacao trees is helping restore livelihoods, protect biodiversity, and build resilience in the face of climate and economic shocks. In Desa Tuva, Femmi spends her mornings moving through rows of cacao t...Read more