BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative

As the CBD #COP16 concludes today, we would like to wrap up UNDP BIOFIN’s engagement at this conference. UNDP’s Biodiversity Initiative has organized, co-organized, and participated in over 50 side events throughout #COP16Colombia. We have unveiled flagship publications and shared our expertise in areas such as designing and implementing Biodiversity Finance Plans, innovative finance solutions, and more. 📖  Explore some of our key highlights in our COP16 update: https://lnkd.in/dF8PmBKE COP16 Colombia UNDP Climate

The panel discussion "Driving Green Finance and Nature-Related Disclosures: Global Insights and Regulatory Leadership" held last night at the Finance & Biodiversity Pavilion in the Blue Zone, focused on sharing experiences and exploring how green finance and nature-related financial disclosures can be integrated into regulatory frameworks worldwide. Moderated by Benson K. Mwileli from BIOFIN #Zambia, the event featured experts from UNDP, Zambia’s SEC, the Bank of Botswana, and the Mae Fah Luang Foundation. The discussions highlighted the successes and challenges of mainstreaming green finance, the impact of strategic partnerships, and financial regulators' role in advancing the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The panel inspired further collaboration and the development of sustainable finance mechanisms to mitigate environmental risks, supporting biodiversity conservation and resilience within the financial sector. 🔗 Learn more about Zambia's green finance initiative: https://lnkd.in/dHwuXJzP UNDP Zambia Eva Bortolotti Kebaabetswe Keoagile UNDP Botswana

COP16 Colombia marks the first time the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action and its partners brought together finance ministries, heads of international development organizations and CEOs of leading finance organizations to discuss the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This multi-stakeholder dialogue highlighted the need for a whole-of-government approach to address key targets and goals of the GBF on the alignment of financial flows, and, in particular, to include finance ministries into the design and implementation of NDCs and NBSAPs. The participants also agreed that it is essential to embed nature and climate considerations across all policies and investments, as well as to step up efforts on scaling up financing for nature. Stay tuned for the Meeting Summary tomorrow on our website https://lnkd.in/em-nSNMe Big thanks to our partners: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Finance for Biodiversity, Inter-American Development Bank, UNDP, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), The World Bank #Nature #GBF #climateaction

Wrapping up a vibrant week at #COP16, where I’ve had the opportunity to support place-based partnerships across governments, financial institutions, corporations, SMEs, philanthropists, and local communities. Together, we’re co-designing financial solutions - ranging from biodiversity credits and offsets to other innovative nature-based revenue models with de-risking strategies and incentives that place biodiversity and social goals at the heart of sustainable finance. This work is about putting Target 19 of the Global Biodiversity Framework into action - mobilizing $200B in new funding beyond traditional public finance and philanthropy, with a focus on private finance. Momentum is building rapidly, with compliance offset systems now attracting significant investments from private institutional players, such as pension funds, and surging demand in voluntary markets. Contributing to drive this shift is the Public-Private Community of Practice for Nature and Development Finance, launched last year at COP15 and steadily expanding in reach and scope. By aligning government policies within their national plan (NBSAPs) with targeted financing, we’re ensuring the right resources flow to the right places, creating tangible place-based solutions for a nature-positive future, while solidifying nature and people as essential pillars of sustainable finance. https://lnkd.in/eCqHdzFx United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Green Finance Institute, UNEP-WCMC

🌍 Call for Applications: European Outdoor Conservation Association 🌍 European Outdoor Conservation Association is accepting funding applications for biodiversity conservation projects!! 🔎 About European Outdoor Conservation Association: The EOCA European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is a charity organisation, set up in 2006 by the European Outdoor Group (EOG) to enable companies from the outdoor sector to work collectively together. EOCA, with its members, supports and funds a growing number of much needed grassroots conservation, protection and regeneration projects around the world, protecting the wild places and wildlife everyone cares so much about. ☑️ Eligibility Criteria: - Conservation projects of up to two years in duration in any country around the world except North America (US and Canada – where the Conservation Alliance provides funding for conservation efforts from the North American outdoor industry). - Project applications must protect a threatened species or habitat. - Projects must have a link to outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, bikers, kayakers, climbers, bird watchers or explorers etc.) - Projects must involve hands-on practical conservation work. - All applications must be written in English. 💰 Funding Size: The maximum grant ask must be less than €30,000. 📝 How to Apply: Use the following link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dHFUZBFG ⏳ The deadline for applications is 29 November 2024. 🔎 Find this opportunity and more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dcizm-zS #biodiversity #conservation #opportunityalert #outdoors #climate

Join BIOFIN at the #COP16Colombia conference today! ✨ Session: Driving Green Finance and Nature-Related Disclosures: Global Insights and the Role of Regulatory Leadership (UNDP) This session will explore how regulatory frameworks can promote green finance and enhance nature-related financial disclosures. Drawing on expert insights, the discussion will focus on aligning financial systems with the Global Biodiversity Framework to tackle #biodiversity loss.

UNDP brought sculptures of jaguars to #COP16Colombia, painted by Colombian artist Nativa Ilustra, to attract delegates to the UNDP booth and raise awareness of UNDP's work under the Value Shift of the UNDP Nature Pledge, including a partnership with the Jaguar Parade campaign. 🐆  As the largest apex predator in the Americas, #jaguar survival is key to conserving forests, carbon reserves, #biodiversity, watersheds and cultural heritage in 18 countries. Yet jaguars have lost more than 50% of their natural range due to illegal poaching, habitat loss and human conflict. 🌱 Since 2018, 14 countries where the jaguar is found have joined forces to implement the Jaguar 2030 Conservation Roadmap for the Americas, a plan that aims to reverse the decline of jaguar populations and ensure their habitats thrive. WWF PANTERA UNDP Climate

🌍 On the sidelines of #COP16 on Biodiversity in Colombia UNDP Director of Nature Hub Midori Paxton met with Uzbekistan’s Minister of Ecology, Environment Protection, and Climate Change Aziz Abdukhakimov to strengthen our shared commitment to environmental action. Key discussion points included: 🌱Environmental Leadership: Uzbekistan’s efforts in advancing international conventions like CMS, CITES, and UNCCD. 🌱Education for Change: Integrating climate, nature, and the triple planetary crisis into the education system to foster widespread value shifts and inspire future leaders. 🌱Innovation in Higher Education: The vision for a Central Asian University focused on nature and climate research, addressing Uzbekistan’s domestic expertise gap. 🌱Learning for Nature: UNDP’s global platform with over 100,000 learners and 210+ courses offers new possibilities for Uzbekistan. 🌱Successful Partnerships: Celebrating joint progress in GEF projects, NBSAP support, BIOFIN, and AI for target alignment. With an invitation to the upcoming CITES COP, UNDP is committed to supporting Uzbekistan’s journey toward a sustainable future. 🌱 #COP16 #SustainableFuture Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan UNDP Nature Jakhongir Talipov Lola Rakhmani

🇹🇭 UNDP x Thailand’s Representatives in #COP16 for Biodiversity . Key contributions from Thailand:  1️⃣ Smith Ha-ruenpich, Director of Special Operations Support, Mae Fah Luang Foundation, shares the management experience of 127 community forests across 7 provinces through a community-centered approach, highlights policy gaps related to carbon credits and share the case of establishing the largest nature-based carbon credit registration project in Thailand, covering over 50,000 hectares. 2️⃣ Patrin Thongsima, Director of Policy and Strategy Division, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, presents work in collaboration with UNDP BIOFIN project on dismantling beach structures and wave barriers at Mrigadayavan Palace. This project reflects the concept of building infrastructure that respects the human-nature relationship, aiming for Positive Nature and stopping subsidies that harm nature. This work was highlighted at the “Repurposing Harmful Subsidies and Its Impact on Biodiversity and Ecosystems in Thailand” meeting at COP16. 3️⃣ Pattarin Thongsima, Director of Policy and Strategy Section, Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, also highlights two key cases: the dismantling of rigid wave barriers and sand traps, and the use of natural methods to restore the shoreline at Mrigadayavan Palace, Phetchaburi Province. These initiatives reflect the involvement of the private sector and civil society organizations in driving positive changes in ecosystems and the behaviors of stakeholders. . Biodiversity Guide Launched at COP16 📘UNDP BIOFIN Workbook 2024: A crucial tool providing resources for policy review and biodiversity budget assessment bit.ly/3NHtNMk 📘UNDP GLOBE Taxonomy: A guide for reviewing government expenditures to support biodiversity bit.ly/40pb5QZ 📘UNDP Results-Based Budgeting for Biodiversity: Case studies from various countries including Thailand bit.ly/4e3HYpL สำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม Mae Fah Luang Foundation UNDP BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative

We are looking for a BIOFIN Global Manager with exceptional leadership, strategic vision, strong communication, and team management skills.   If you are ready to make a significant impact on global biodiversity finance, we encourage you to apply!   🌱 Full details: https://lnkd.in/d4wMeEt7   Please forward this announcement to anyone who might be interested. UN Careers Careers at UN UNDP Careers