5 resources on how to fund biodiversity and landscape restoration
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?? Did you know? We need $200 billion annually to support global biodiversity goals. But how can we effectively finance restoration?
?? Unlocking billions for biodiversity: Insights from experts reveal that a diverse portfolio of funding mechanisms – from biodiversity credits to private sector investments – is essential to bridge this funding gap and drive successful restoration efforts.
This article explores the question: How can we finance biodiversity? Learn about the current state of biodiversity finance and discover ways to navigate funding mechanisms for effective restoration.?
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1. Biodiversity Credits: Transforming Conservation with Financial Innovation
?? Did you know? Biodiversity credits are revolutionizing how we fund conservation, turning ecosystem services into marketable assets. These are emerging as a key tool for financing biodiversity gains, rather than mere offsets.
?? Key insight: Biodiversity-positive carbon credits, strong governance and local involvement are vital for scaling biodiversity finance.
?? Download “Innovative Finance for Nature and People” to explore opportunities and challenges for biodiversity-positive carbon credits and nature certificates
2. State of Finance for Nature: Tracking Global Biodiversity Investments
?? Did you know? Global investment in nature is increasing, but more funding is still required to close the gap. The State of Finance for Nature 2023" report provides a detailed analysis of current financial flows towards biodiversity, identifying gaps and opportunities. ?? Key insight: Stay informed about the global finance landscape to help align your project with major funding priorities. ?? Download the State of Finance for Nature 2023 to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and opportunities in finance for nature.
3. Aligning Biodiversity and Development Finance: A Blueprint for Success
?? Did you know? Integrating biodiversity with development finance can unlock new funding pathways. The Biodiversity and Development Finance 2015–2022 report reveals how development finance institutions are increasingly supporting biodiversity projects, highlighting successful case studies.
?? Key insight: Combining biodiversity and development finance creates a powerful mechanism to scale up restoration efforts.? It is essential to track biodiversity finance to align development efforts with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, helping stakeholders meet resource mobilization goals under Target 19.
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?? Read Biodiversity and Development Finance 2015–2022 to explore how development finance can amplify biodiversity outcomes.
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4. Measuring Biodiversity Impacts: The Foundation of Effective Financing
?? Did you know? Precise measurement is key to securing biodiversity funding. The Finance for Biodiversity: Guide on Biodiversity Measurement Approaches provides a comprehensive step-by-step framework for assessing ecosystem impacts, ensuring projects meet investor criteria.
?? Key insight: Understanding and measuring biodiversity impacts is essential to make your project fundable and transparent.
?? Get the Finance for Biodiversity: Guide on Biodiversity Measurement Approaches to learn how to assess biodiversity impacts with accuracy and confidence.
5. Good Practices for Inclusive Impact Assessment and Management
?? Did you know? Inclusive impact assessments are crucial for integrating biodiversity into development planning. Effective environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) systematically evaluate and mitigate project impacts, relying on comprehensive biodiversity data.
?? Key insight: Incorporating biodiversity into management planning enhances project sustainability and attracts funding. Create better outcomes by tailoring impact assessments to biodiversity risks and following the mitigation hierarchy.
?? Download Good Practices for Biodiversity Inclusive Impact Assessment and Management Planning to learn how to incorporate biodiversity into your planning and impact assessments.
?? Ready to unlock biodiversity finance? Whether you’re a practitioner or an investor, these resources will equip you with the knowledge and tools to fund and scale your biodiversity and restoration projects. Discover more resources by visiting our Knowledge Hub .
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