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(c) Azzedine Rouichi

Placing indigenous communities and finance leaders at the heart of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

September

By Onno van den Heuvel, BIOFIN Global Manager

This week I had the opportunity participate in the high-level pre-CBD COP event organised by the Government of Colombia, laying the groundwork...

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Sigiriya

Sigiriya: A sustainable wonder to the world

August
Sigiriya, considered to be one of the most valuable historical monuments in Sri Lanka, has long been renowned as an architectural wonder of urban planning and engineering, and a UNESCO...Read more
(c) Heng Yao Tang

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...Read more
Event art by Rakel Caminha

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
(c) Valeriy Ryasnyanskiy

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
(c) Miltiadis Fragkidis

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

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