Conservation Finance

The Red Colobus monkey, native in Zanzibar (c) Andrew Seidl
The Red Colobus monkey, native in Zanzibar (c) Andrew Seidl
African countries lighting the way for biodiversity finance solutions
Biodiversity finance experts from across Africa and beyond came together in Zanzibar, Tanzania last week at the BIOFIN 8th African Regional Dialogue to share experiences and build their knowledge about biodiversity finance solutions. Around 50 experts from 12 participating African countries and BIOF...Read more
(C) Max Böttinger
(C) Max Böttinger
Ordinance on tourist user charges for Koh Tao Island
By Niran Nirannoot, Boonthida Ketsomboon, Annabelle C. Trinidad Koh Tao is one of the most unique and attractive tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. The island derives many benefits from its rich biodiversity, from the beaches known for crystal clear water, jungle habitat, and most famously, ric...Read more
(C) UNDP
(C) UNDP
Building a Shared Future for All Life
International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 The story of life on Earth is changing rapidly—climate boundaries are being broken at a rate, unprecedented changes in climate, and biodiversity loss is rampant, with the global south bearing the brunt of this global crisis. Earlier this year, scientis...Read more
(c) Giancarlo Pucci/PNUD
(c) Giancarlo Pucci/PNUD
Thinking outside the box to change biodiversity finance in Costa Rica
The origins of the COVID-19 pandemic can be traced back to biodiversity loss and we have witnessed the devastating impact it has had across all sectors. Such a crisis also hits the most vulnerable the hardest, with research revealing that women are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. In the fac...Read more