South Africa remains one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. The country is home to 10% of the world’s plant species and 7% of its reptile, bird and mammal species. Furthermore, endemism rates reach 56% for amphibians, 65% for plants and up to 70% for invertebrates. The Government of Sout...Read more
Finance Solutions
The Federation of Municipal Savings and Credit Banks (FEPCMAC) of Peru, with the technical support of BIOFIN, has developed a new green microfinance product called “BioCredito” which aims to promote sustainable business practices that help protect the environment and biodiversity. This is the first...Read more
In Costa Rica, BIOFIN has promoted the mobilization of $84.9 million, under six financial solutions, including a new generation of PES , a green bond for protected areas and the crowdfunding initiative campaign Footprints4ourFuture to restore nature and promote green wages especially for rural women...Read more
Led by its President and Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), José F. Santana, and other Vice ministers and directors of the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP); the National Office of Statistics and Information; the Central Bank of Cuba; the Ministry of...Read more
This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity puts us at the centre of conservation efforts in the fight to save biodiversity amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s celebration follows the theme “We are part of the Solution for Nature.”Read more