09/06/2026
Today, BIODIFiers participated in a stimulating and highly informative session on , delivered by biodiversity finance expert Heitor Dellasta.
The session explored the dynamics of the global biodiversity finance architecture, drawing attention to the persistent mismatch between resources directed toward biodiversity conservation and the far greater financial flows that continue to contribute to biodiversity decline.
Key areas of discussion included:
- The biodiversity finance gap and pathways for addressing it;
- The contribution of public and private finance to biodiversity objectives;
- The potential and constraints of blended finance instruments; and
- The critical role of community rights, and locally led action in biodiversity financing.
One of the central messages from the session was that achieving meaningful biodiversity outcomes requires a strategic mix of public financing, enabling policies, community-driven approaches, and innovative financial instruments.
Thank you, Heitor Dellasta, for sharing your knowledge and perspectives, and to all BIODIFiers for your active participation and dedication to the programme.
Special thanks to the Ghana Youth Biodiversity Network, HATOF Foundation, and Ghana Institute of Environmental Law-Making and Diplomacy.
