In a historic move that was made public today at COP28 in Dubai, the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of Zambia's inaugural green bond issuance. This ground-breaking US$200 million bond programme has already obtained express approval from the Securities and Exch...Read more
Biodiversity Finance
Register to the first webinar on the Public-Private Community of Practice for Nature and Development Finance REGISTER HERE A year ahead of CBD COP16, UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI accelerate their efforts to help 136 Global South countries align private and public finance with nature goals Istanbul and Ge...Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of biodiversity conservation, staying ahead and accessing relevant funding opportunities is crucial. The Finance Resources for Biodiversity (FIRE), a key platform in supporting conservation projects, has just rolled out a groundbreaking update that enhances user experi...Read more
South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. However, like most countries, it is plagued by the huge biodiversity funding gap which is a potential limiting factor in the conservation and sustainable use agenda of South Africa. South Africa has prioritized the implementation of...Read more
A sustainable wonder to the world, Sigiriya is one of the most valuable historical monuments in Sri Lanka and deserving of its inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1982. Sigiriya is also where another landmark knowledge exchange on biodiversity finance takes place. Reversing the global...Read more