CBD COP 16 policy proposals to align finance flows and biodiversity
Biodiversity finance goals to achieve the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
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The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation’s Public Policy Advocacy Working Group prepared policy proposals for the upcoming meeting in Rome (25-27 February, 2025):
1. Adopt a Resource Mobilisation Strategy: A comprehensive strategy outlining concrete actions to align financial flows with biodiversity goals. This includes addressing Goal D and Target 14 of the GBF, with the aim of closing the nature funding gap (Target 19) and harnessing the potential of private finance.
2. Establish a Comprehensive Monitoring Framework: Developing a robust framework with meaningful indicators to ensure accountability. This framework would track government progress on implementing GBF targets and establish nature-related disclosure requirements.
3. Redirect Financial Flows for a Net-Zero, Nature-Positive Economy: Encouraging governments to create sectoral transformation pathways that drive investment towards sustainable and nature-positive outcomes, supporting a broader transition to a net-zero economy.
“Now is the time for policymakers to take bold action and embed biodiversity finance into global economic and financial systems. The Foundation’s recommendations underscore the transformative potential of finance in protecting and restoring nature, ensuring that biodiversity remains a central pillar in the global dialogue on sustainability.” <br>Anita de Horde, Executive Director of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation.
The overall goal is to achieve nature-positive solutions. Governments are challenged to create incentives, policies and regulations to reduce nature-related risks and focus on opportunities.
More information on CBD COP16.