BIOFIN News and Media

Ecological fiscal transfers: a win-win solution for people & planet

July

Nature conservation can be a challenge, especially for local governments. Protected areas can reap tremendous benefits for a country, and indeed the planet. But often local governments must deal with...

Former Koh Tao mayor continues to advocate for biodiversity financing

July

After BIOFIN Thailand’s successful crowdfunding campaign to help clean up the beaches of Koh Tao and support livelihoods impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the former Mayor of the island took...Read more

Two-week Forum explores innovation in bioeconomy investments in the Amazon Region

July

The Amazon Bioeconomy Investment Innovation Forum (F2iBAM) was organized to discuss ways to create and improve financing mechanisms for businesses linked to the Amazon bioeconomy. The event was coordinated by...Read more

Government of Thailand highlights impact of Biodiversity Financing initiative for SDGs

July

The Biodiversity Finance Plan (2018 – 2022) for Thailand has been officially acknowledged by the Royal Thai Government as the major policy tool to implement biodiversity finance solutions. "This highlights...Read more

The role of Tax Incentives in South Africa’s biodiversity economy

June

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...Read more

Fostering networks between the finance sector and CBD in Mexico

June

On June 17 and 18, 2021, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) organized he Financial Sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework workshop.Read more