United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations’ leading development agency, working in over 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities, strengthen democratic governance, and build resilience to climate change and disasters. Through partnerships with governments, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society, UNDP supports countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by advancing sustainable development, environmental conservation, and inclusive economic growth.

In South Africa, UNDP is implementing the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) , a global programme that helps countries identify and implement innovative finance solutions to close biodiversity financing gaps. As part of this initiative, UNDP is supporting the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to establish the Biodiversity Investment Facility (BIF) —a blended finance platform designed to mobilize public a...