Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)

Combining a variety of donation options and marketing strategies to promote contributions

Using funds to improve the living conditions of vulnerable populations while promoting tree planting and ongoing maintenance in an integrated way

Multi-stakeholder partnerships for effective campaign design and gender-responsive implementation

Innovative tools for monitoring tree planting and maintenance

Use of traditional and social media as marketing instruments to accelerate awareness rais-ing and resource mobilization

Catalyzing Additional Resources via Social Engagement and Champions: the Tamaraw Society

Using funds for long-term improvement in patrolling conditions

Data-driven and evidence-based design for effective crowdfunding strategies

Technology and innovation to create digital platforms that are accessible and tailored to local needs

Cash-for-work program to link financial assistance with positive environmental outcomes

Community-centered approach focused on ownership and skills development for current and future generations

Creating the legal and regulatory enabling environment for green bonds in Zambia

Bringing key stakeholders together under the Green Finance Mainstreaming Working Group

Capacity building and technical support for market developers and green bonds issuers

Creating the necessary incentives to foster the success of green bonds

Green Sukuk: A finance instrument aligned with Islamic principles to fund climate- and biodiversity-related projects

Technical support to ensure biodiversity projects meet green sukuk eligibility requirements

Construction of the Maluku Conservation Center for rescuing and treating animals affected by illegal wildlife trade

Creating legal foundations and developing methodologies to strengthen protected area management plans

Training current and future generations for long-term improvement in protected area management

Promoting paid services in protected areas to diversify funding sources and achieve long-term financial sustainability

Dialogue among different stakeholders to develop the first payment for environmental services scheme in Cuba

Development of a certification methodology for forest carbon removal

The instrument: Cuba's payment for environmental services scheme