Executive summary | Policy and Institutional Review (PIR)

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Executive summary | Policy and Institutional Review (PIR)

DECEMBER 18, 2025

This document summarizes the main findings and recommendations of the full Policy and Institutional Review (PIR), conducted as part of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN).

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