Registration is now open for a New Online Course on Biodiversity Finance

How can we close the biodiversity finance gap—and turn global goals into national action? The answer starts with a plan.

Registration is NOW OPEN for our new, free online course: Biodiversity Finance: Designing and Implementing Finance Plans for Nature! This free, practical course is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to mobilize finance for biodiversity using the globally recognized BIOFIN methodology, already applied in over 130 countries. Whether you’re working in government, conservation, finance, or development, you’ll learn how to design finance plans that align with national priorities and drive real, measurable impact.

This course is more than a learning opportunity—it’s a space to collaborate and exchange ideas. You’ll explore real-world case studies, connect with peers through interactive discussion forums, and gain direct insights from experts during live office hours. Join a growing community of professionals committed to building a nature-positive future through smarter finance!

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Engage relevant stakeholders and lay the groundwork for effective coordination and collaboration on biodiversity finance
• Analyze the policy, institutional, and economic context for biodiversity finance
• Review biodiversity expenditures from the public, civil society and private entities
• Conduct a financial needs assessment to align with biodiversity goals
• Develop a biodiversity finance plan and identify the most suitable finance solutions
• Implement biodiversity finance solutions in alignment with national and global strategies

Why this course is a must for your professional journey 

• Grounded in practice: Built around the BIOFIN Workbook 2024, this course draws directly from the real experiences of countries already transforming biodiversity finance.
• Globally relevant: Whether you work at the national or local level, you’ll learn approaches that connect both national development goals and global biodiversity targets.
• Flexible and accessible: Commit approximately 14 hours over 6 weeks, at absolutely no cost.
• Multilingual: The course is available in English, French, Spanish, and Russian.
• Professional recognition: Enhance your professional profile with an official UNDP certificate of completion.

Course at a glance 

• Course type: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian
• Estimated effort: Approx. 14 hours
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Starts: 22 September 2025
• Ends: 31 October 2025

Ready to take the next step in biodiversity finance? 

Register now to secure your spot and connect with professionals around the world who are building finance strategies for a nature-positive future.