BIOFIN News and Media

Africa’s “Big Five” of Biodiversity Finance: From Ambition to Implementation

April
The “Big Five” may define Africa’s wildlife heritage, but today, a new “Big Five” is emerging across the continent: the key trends shaping how that heritage is financed. As 56...Read more

Tonga Advances Biodiversity Finance through High-Level BIOFIN Engagement

April
Nuku ʻ alofa, Tonga — The Prince Regent, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala received in audience Dr. Mohseen Riaz-Ud-Dean (UNDP Global Biodiversity Finance (BIOFIN) Environmental Finance Specialist...Read more

Kenya launches BIOFIN to scale up investment in nature

April
21 April 2026, Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has officially launched the UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), marking a significant step toward mobilizing the financial resources needed to protect the country’s...Read more

Costa Rica approves landmark law to unlock new financing for protected areas

April
Costa Rica has taken a major step toward securing sustainable financing for its protected areas. The country’s Legislative Assembly has approved Law 10,898, enabling the securitization of future revenues generated...Read more

From budgets to results: How Thailand is making public finance work for nature

April
By Kanitha Tambunlertchai, Natthida Jitsiri, Niran Nirannoot, Sornsawan Phongphao As countries work to close the global biodiversity finance gap, a critical question emerges: is it only about mobilizing more resources,...Read more