BIOFIN News and Media

Footprints of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Zambia’s Maiden Green Bond Issuance: A Win for Greening Zambia’s Financial Sector

December
In a historic move that was made public today at COP28 in Dubai, the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of Zambia's inaugural green bond issuance. This...Read more

UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI launch a new collaboration to align private and public finance with nature goals

November
Register to the first webinar on the Public-Private Community of Practice for Nature and Development Finance REGISTER HERE A year ahead of CBD COP16, UNDP BIOFIN and UNEP FI accelerate...Read more

Empowering Conservation Projects: Finance Resource Database for Biodiversity (FIRE) Unveils Advanced Search and Inclusive Filters

November
In the ever-evolving landscape of biodiversity conservation, staying ahead and accessing relevant funding opportunities is crucial. The Finance Resources for Biodiversity (FIRE), a key platform in supporting conservation projects, has...Read more

Participa BIOFIN México en la Reunión Anual de la Alianza Mexicana de Biodiversidad y Negocios

November
Ciudad de México, a 15 de noviembre de 2023.- El pasado 9 de noviembre, la Iniciativa Finanzas para la Biodiversidad (BIOFIN) del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo...Read more

South Africa increases permits and licences fees linked to the threatened or protected species for the first time in 14 years

November
With the support of BIOFIN, the Government of South Africa has officialised, on the 12th of October, the increase of fees to access, possess and benefit from any threatened or...Read more