News and Media November 2023

New collaboration

29 Nov 2023

UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI launch a new collaboration to align private and public finance with nature goals

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

FIRE new features

27 Nov 2023

Empowering Conservation Projects: Finance Resource Database for Biodiversity (FIRE) Unveils Advanced Search and Inclusive Filters

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

BIOFIN México participando en la entrega de los Bóscares

15 Nov 2023

Participa BIOFIN México en la Reunión Anual de la Alianza Mexicana de Biodiversidad y Negocios

Ciudad de México, a 15 de noviembre de 2023.- El pasado 9 de noviembre, la Iniciativa Finanzas para la Biodiversidad (BIOFIN) del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (PNUD) en México participó en la Reunión Anual de la Alianza Mexicana de Biodiversidad y Negocios (AMEBIN), una jornada...Read more

South Africa

9 Nov 2023

South Africa makes strides to bridge the biodiversity funding gap

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

Finance for Nature

8 Nov 2023

9th Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance in Sri Lanka features new opportunities to narrow the financing gap for nature conservation

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