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Over 130 countries come together in Chile to boost nature finance and support global biodiversity targets

May

6 May 2025, Santiago, Chile - The world’s largest-ever gathering on nature-finance opened in Chile on Tuesday, as over 130 countries rallied behind global biodiversity goals, exploring bold innovations —...

Integrating Nature into Finance: Namibia’s Biodiversity Dialogue 2025

May

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – On the 2025 International Day for Biological Diversity, Namibia embraced the global call for “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development” by convening a dynamic high-level dialogue that...Read more

UNDP BIOFIN handed over the National Biodiversity Offset Web Portal to the Government of South Africa

South Africa launches biodiversity offset tools to transform conservation efforts

May

Pretoria, South Africa — Two groundbreaking tools designed to reshape biodiversity management in South Africa were officially launched this week at the National Biodiversity Offset Conference in Gauteng. The event,...Read more

Protecting nature through digital innovations in Rwanda

May

In the heart of Africa, Rwanda is writing a new chapter in how countries can protect nature, not with more paperwork, but with smarter technology. As the world faces a...Read more

BIOFIN in Action: Unlocking $1.6 Billion for Nature

May

Through innovative financial solutions tailored to national needs, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) has helped countries catalyze over US$1.6 billion to protect nature, build resilient communities, and realign economies toward...Read more

Six things to look out for at the 6th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance

April

The 6th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance, scheduled for May 6–8, 2025, in Santiago, Chile, is poised to be a landmark event in the realm of nature finance. Organized by...Read more

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