By Nuansiri Vaidyanuvatti, Executive Vice President, Krungthai Bank, Thailand and Niran Nirannoot, Project Manager of UNDP-BIOFIN Thailand Dawn breaks over Koh Pu’s emerald waters, and Somchai checks his nets one final time before pushing his longtail boat into the gentle tide. Like his father and g...Read more
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Photo: Clean-up activities in coastal areas in Thailand.
A new chapter in sustainable waste management and coastal conservation is unfolding in Thailand. The United Nations Development Programme’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP-BIOFIN), in collaboration with the Raks Thai Foundation and Krungthai Bank, has launched “From-Trash-to-Treasure: A Commun...Read more
Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines explore a market-driven solution to fund conservation
A New Market for Nature The race to protect our planet’s remaining natural ecosystems is more urgent than ever. Forests are disappearing, coral reefs are under stress, and wildlife populations are plummeting. In response, over 190 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework...Read more
RBB validation workshop organized in Bangkok, Thailand by UNDP BIOFIN and partners.
Bhutan, renowned for its commitment to Gross National Happiness (GNH), has significantly strengthened its environmental and biodiversity conservation efforts. A recent learning exchange with UNDP BIOFIN in Thailand focused on implementing Result-Based Budgeting (RBB) for Local Administrative Organiz...Read more
BIOFIN Learning Exchange
N. Nirannoot, A. Abdelmaksoud, S. Barrameda, R. Pant, A. Plantilla, B. Shantiko, R. Wijethunga, and Y. Wei Yan Phetchaburi province, located 120 km south of Bangkok, is celebrated as Thailand's "capital of birdwatching." This vibrant region boasts rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems, including...Read more