The Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER) under UNDP’s BIOFIN establishes Cambodia’s 2018 baseline of biodiversity spending aligned with the NBSAP. It defines what counts as biodiversity expenditure, maps public and private sources, channels and instruments, and assesses government revenues and funds to identify opportunities to mobilize finance. The BER answers how spending is defined, how much is allocated across NBSAP themes and key sectors, and the scale of private investment. Findings highlight main financing sources, where expenditures could be re-aligned, allocation/absorption bottlenecks, and practical next steps. While national revenues have grown under PFM reforms, biodiversity-linked revenues (e.g., timber, rubber, concessions) remain modest—pointing to avenues for stronger, targeted resource mobilization.
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Incentives, Subsidies and Economic Instruments for Biodiversity in the Dominican Republic
Developed under BIOFIN, this study examines how existing economic incentives, subsidies, and financial instruments influence biodiversity and identifies opportunities to better align economic development with nature conservation. The assessment identifies 46 instruments with potential implications for biodiversity, including 15 that present opportunities for improvement or reform, 23 with potentially positive impacts, and eight potential public […]