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A colorful keel-billed toucan with a bright yellow chest and a multicolored beak perches on a moss-covered branch in a lush, rainy forest. White text reads: “The world must do more to conserve 30% of biodiversity by 2030.” The UN Environment Programme logo is in the top right corner.

To date only 17.6% of land and inland waters are protected and 8.4% of oceans safeguarded.

The “Protected Planet Report 2024” shows where we stand and what more must be done, #ForPeopleForPlanet: www.unep.org/resources/re...

Last year, BIOFIN Philippines launched “Art for Nature" - an auction of underwater photos of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park by Wildlife Conservation Photographer Noel Guevara. Since then, 35 pieces have been sold, raising US$5,368 for coral reef conservation.

Discover the collection: hiraya-art.com

We are pleased to share our bi-annual newsletter, which highlights key results and activities from the 2nd half of 2024. This period was marked by dynamic events, the release of new publications, and significant progress in biodiversity finance solutions.

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We are pleased to share that the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has launched two capacity-building tools:

📚 TNFD Learning Lab: tnfd.global/knowledge-hu...
🎓 TNFD Trainer Portal: tnfd.global/knowledge-hu...

The platforms provide knowledge of nature and business.

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In #CostaRica, the Indigenous Tourism RAICES Incubator Program supported 28 #tourism projects and contributed to the sustainable management of 1,891 hectares of forest.

Each project received non-refundable funds and training to develop tourism services. www.biofin.org/news-and-med...

🌊 Today is #WorldWhaleDay! Whales need safe seas to thrive. A strong #OceanPact is key: connecting ecosystems, protecting blue corridors, and ensuring whales can roam free. Let’s keep our ocean a sanctuary, not an obstacle. 🐋💙@WWF_Whales

Find out how: https://buff.ly/4hYO39i

Ocean Community Empowerment & Nature (OCEAN) is accepting applications for community grants from small, medium and large organizations in local, regional, and national areas.

⏳Deadline: 17 Feb 2025
📝Learn more and apply: fire.biofin.org/single/ocean...

Find more opportunities at: fire.biofin.org

Living with giants: Working with communities to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife

Living alongside migratory elephants is not easy when climate change pushes these giants to search further for food & water, often clashing with communities 🐘

@undpbiofin.bsky.social tells us how Zambian farmers are getting creative to protect livelihoods & wildlife: www.biofin.org/news-and-med...

Our @undpbiofin.bsky.social team is looking for a qualified Environmental Finance Specialist for the African region.

Proficiency in English and French is required.

Apply by 25 February: ow.ly/o0YR50V0s18

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📢 We are hiring a Global Programme Management Advisor (Home-Based).

🗓 Application deadline: 12 February 2025
🔗 See full details and apply here: lnkd.in/dsk-DR4p

Please share this opportunity with qualified candidates who might be interested.

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Climate change is driving more human-wildlife conflicts like we see in Zambia where droughts are sending elephants to roam for food & water.

Learn how UNDP & partners are finding solutions that protect people & wildlife with the Antoomwe campaign.

go.undp.org/JyH

Wetlands cover around 6% of the Earth’s land surface & are vital for human health, food supply & livelihoods. Yet these unique ecosystems are vanishing three times faster than forests.

More on how UNEP protects ecosystems and takes action #ForNature: bit.ly/3cQYG1E

In 2019, #Malaysia introduced the Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT), an incentive encouraging subnational governments to conserve marine resources & wildlife. Since then, $120M has been allocated through EFT, creating 350K hectares of new protected areas. malaymail.com/news/malaysi...

Welcome to UNDP’s Biodiversity Initiative on Bluesky!

Dear all,

We’re excited to have you here! We’ll share the latest updates on enhancing biodiversity finance in 133 countries, helping to protect nature and build a sustainable future.

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