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Over 130 countries come together in Chile to boost nature finance and support global biodiversity targets
The world’s largest-ever gathering on nature finance opened in Chile this week, as over 130 countries rallied behind global biodiversity goals, exploring bold innovations — from nature bonds to repurposed subsidies, from fintech to nature credits — to unlock sustainable funding for conservation in an era of declining international aid.
Working for healthy people, animals, and ecosystems
Miguel Stutzin is a Chilean veterinarian and international environment specialist who serves as his country’s Operational Focal Point to the Global Environment Facility. In an interview, he shared his hopes for a green recovery to the coronavirus pandemic.
What do you do for a living?
Throughout my life, I have been able to complement my passion and work on environmental conservation with veterinary clinical practice, which has been really gratifying.
Celebrating biodiversity in all corners of the world
The recent IPBES Global Assessment Report revealed that around one million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, many within decades.
GEF Council approves first work program of new funding cycle and measures to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency
The 55th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting wrapped up today following the approval of its first work program under its new, four-year investment cycle, known as GEF-7, and a series of decisions that will firm up its implementation policies and procedures.