6 May 2025, Santiago, Chile - The world’s largest-ever gathering on nature-finance opened in Chile on Tuesday, as over 130 countries rallied behind global biodiversity goals, exploring bold innovations — from nature bonds to repurposed subsidies, from fintech to nature credits — to unlock sustainabl...Read more

Through innovative financial solutions tailored to national needs, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) has helped countries catalyze over US$1.6 billion to protect nature, build resilient communities, and realign economies toward a nature-positive future. From green bonds to digital crowdfu...Read more

Guayaquil, Ecuador, 24 April 2025 - The Guayaquil Stock Exchange (BVG), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), has unveiled the second edition of its Thematic Bond Guide - a strategic tool designed to accelerate the growth of s...Read more

Lusaka, Zambia, 24 April 2025 — The Biodiversity Finance Initiative in Zambia (BIOFIN Zambia), in partnership with the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, officially launched Zambia’s first-ever Study on Nature-Related Financial Risks , covering all four financial sub-sectors: banking, capita...Read more

Nepal’s success in conservation - marked by forest restoration and the recovery of flagship species such as tigers, rhinoceroses, and herbivores - has come with unintended challenges for local communities. As wildlife populations rebound, so too has the frequency of human-wildlife conflict, especial...Read more