Human-wildlife conflicts increased crop & livestock damage in #Nepal by 20%-43% yearly over the last 5 years. UNDP in Nepal developed risk financing solutions for wildlife damage compensation to reduce the economic burden & promote human-wildlife coexistence. biofin.org/news-and-media…

In recent years, awareness of nature-related risks related to climate change has increased worldwide.

TNFD guides companies towards nature-friendly practices. This report assesses the South African financial sector's readiness to tackle #NatureRisk .

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Over 1.5 million birds of 39 species, including 6 threatened species, use this ancient flight route between their breeding grounds in Europe & West Asia and wintering areas in Africa each year.

As #WorldMigratoryBirdDay approaches, take a look: ow.ly/azwH50RzNPC #WMBD2024

.BIOFIN Philippines has launched 'Animal Town' in the #Philippines , a game app that aims to raise awareness about #biodiversity & support conservation efforts.

Hear insights about this innovative initiative from Onno van den Heuvel, BIOFIN Global manager 👇

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Uzbekistan has finalized its #biodiversity financing policy and institutional review, taking an important step towards a sustainable environment.

This milestone underlines #Uzbekistan 's commitment to preserving nature and promoting a greener future.

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Today at @ICRSCoralReef's webinar on integrating coral reefs into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, Tracey Cumming spoke about how #biodiversity financing plans can support #NBSAPs .

The webinar recording is available at: icriforum.org/events/forcora…

Watch this captivating video of #tigers caught on camera traps in their natural habitat.

At the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes conference in Bhutan on 22-23 April, UNDP launched the Tiger Landscapes Investment Fund to support tiger conservation. biofin.org/news-and-media…

🌍 Having trouble finding resources for your environmental projects?

🔥 Meet #FIRE database – a one-stop-shop platform for funding opportunities for nature: fire.biofin.org

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Uzbekistan's biodiversity expenditure report found that only 0.5% of the national budget was spent on environment & biodiversity in 2022. This highlights the urgent need for a robust budget tagging system to align spending with #biodiversity commitments.
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BIOFIN's finance solutions catalogue lists over 150 practical tools that are already in use around the world.

Accompanied by guides & case studies, the catalog is the one-stop shop for professionals in biodiversity finance.

▶️Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=DTbHIM…

Agricultural #subsidies have unintended consequences worldwide, such as biodiversity loss. BIOFIN supports 27 countries in repurposing harmful subsidies.

Read Dr Ashok Gulati's insights on 'smart subsidies' that benefit farmers and the environment.

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.Save Our Seas is offering up to $100,000 grant for research, conservation, and education projects on endangered marine species with the Keystone Grant🦈

📅The deadline for applications is 3 May.

Visit the BIOFIN FIRE website for more information: fire.biofin.org/single/save-ou…

The Biodiversity Credit Alliance has published the second issue paper on the integrity of the #biodiversity credit market. The paper looks at the overall approach to ensuring quality and integrity.

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Jointly with UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) & with Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s support, we have published an information paper on how the #NBSAP review can successfully integrate public & private funding. Dive into the strategies for effective private finance engagement for #biodiversity goals: biofin.org/knowledge-prod…

.IUCN NL is inviting NGOs and civil society working on #endangeredspecies and habitat protection🌳

💰Up to €85,000 is available for each project through the Land Acquisition Fund!

📅Deadline is 1 May 2024

Visit BIOFIN FIRE for more information: shorturl.at/nxNO9

📢Calling all UK-based charities working to protect wildlife and the environment!

The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust will support your efforts with up to £20,000 grants.

📅Apply by 12 May: ekct.org.uk/grants/

🔥Explore more opportunities in FIRE: fire.biofin.org

Exciting news from the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation about the tour of the solar plant funded by Zambia's first green bonds & built by Copperbelt Energy. The first #GreenBonds were launched in #Zambia last December.

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#SouthAfrica has increased fees for endangered species permits and licences by 125% to support conservation efforts. With a potential 50% increase in revenue, this move is an important step for #biodiversity funding.

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Dive into the marine conservation action!

Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes Programme offers Seascape Restoration Grants, worth up to $5 mln for 7-10 medium to large-scale projects to regenerate Europe's seas, including the Mediterranean.

📅Apply by 30 April at endangeredlandscapes.org/about/funding-…

An engaging conversation on closing the funding gap in the conservation of tiger landscapes moderated by UN Development's Senior Nature Economist Maxim Vergeichick. Panelists include Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s CEO & Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, 🇧🇹's Finance Sec Leki Wangmo and WCS's Katherine Sherrill.