UNDP BIOFIN, the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group and Fund Managers – Green Bond Case Study Visit at CEC Renewables Photo credit – UNDP Zambia
UNDP BIOFIN, the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group and Fund Managers – Green Bond Case Study Visit at CEC Renewables Photo credit – UNDP Zambia
Zambia, like many developing nations, faces a significant financing gap in addressing urgent biodiversity and environmental challenges. As the country grapples with deteriorating natural resources, finding innovative financing solutions has become essential to achieving the goals outlined in its Nat...Read more
Second Innovation Challenge in Colombia: Biodiversity and Insurance
Second Innovation Challenge in Colombia: Biodiversity and Insurance
Investments in biodiversity aim to protect and restore nature through various strategies and projects. However, these investments face risks that can impact their success or deter potential investors. To address this, tools are needed to manage risks and mitigate losses in the event of adverse outco...Read more

Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, UNEP FI and UNDP announce pavilion at COP16 Biodiversity Conference

Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Villages in Vietnam Shift to Green Tourism
Cô On and Hòn Yến Fishing Villages in Vietnam Shift to Green Tourism
On the windswept shores of Phú Yên, as the sun rises over the horizon, gentle rays cast a golden glow upon the shimmering coral reefs beneath the crystal-clear waters of Hòn Yến. The deep blue ocean, infused with the salt-laden breeze, enfolds the island and its velvety white sands in a tender embra...Read more

Koh Tao: A Model for Sustainable Tourism and Coral Reef Conservation

Photo credit: UNDP Thailand. Tourists paying a user fee of $0.60 to visit Koh Tao Island. The funds are used for coral reef restoration and waste management.
Photo credit: UNDP Thailand. Tourists paying a user fee of $0.60 to visit Koh Tao Island. The funds are used for coral reef restoration and waste management.
Koh Tao, also known as Thailand's Turtle Island, is one of Southeast Asia's most unique and attractive tourist destinations. Its rich biodiversity, crystal-clear waters, jungle habitats, and famous coral reefs draw between 300,000 to 500,000 tourists annually. Many come to enjoy the island’s world-r...Read more

How Ecuador’s pivot to green loans is driving a US$ 804 million boom for small businesses grounded in sustainability

Peru drives US$ 8 million investment in biodiversity conservation through two innovative financial mechanisms

10th Regional Dialogue for Latin America and the Caribbean

Crowdfunding Campaign in Costa Rica Raised US$1.8 Million to Restore a Forest and Create Green Jobs