How BIOFIN is tackling the biodiversity finance gap

The ForestLink newsletter sign-upBIOFINToday, I’m joined by Abbie Trinidad, Anabelle Plantilla, and Niran Nirannoot from the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a UNDP-led programme now active in 131 countries. In this conversation, we explore how BIOFIN is tackling the biodiversity finance gap through practical ecotourism and conservation finance models in the Philippines and Thailand. We discuss community-led approaches in Sibalom Natural Park, tourist user charges and coral reef restoration on Koh Tao, and mangrove conservation in Phetchaburi. Along the way, we examine what it takes to attract private sector interest into biodiversity projects, the importance of policy and local institutions, and why conservation is increasingly an economic issue as much as an environmental one."Conservation is not just an environmental issue, it is actually an economic one" - Anabelle00:05 – Intro & BIOFIN guests00:36 – Favourite trees (icebreaker)01:48 – What is BIOFIN?05:53 – Why private investment matters07:56 – Biodiversity investment opportunities09:13 – Philippines: Sibalom Natural Park12:11 – Community ecotourism model18:36 – Early biodiversity outcomes23:15 – Carbon credits & policy gaps29:24 – Thailand: Koh Tao case32:29 – Tourist fee & fintech system39:00 – Impact: waste & coral recovery42:03 – Mangroves, co-investment & carbon48:36 – Key challenges & investor mindset52:55 – Final takeaway: nature as investmentFounding Director and Host: Shauna Matkovich - The ForestLinkProducer and Editor: Magdalena Laas - Unscripted CreativesNature by MaxKoMusic/SoundcloudSopwell Woodlands and Scohaboy Bog SAC, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, IRELAND by wild_rumpus/SoundcloudAmbient Documentary by Sound Guru (Pixabay)Sign up now for the ForestLink’s newsletter, where you’ll receive technical advice, reflections, and best-practice guidance to support you with your forest-linked investment strategy or business straight to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

0:00 54:51

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

The Reds are safe, and Forest sack another Head Coach - Carly Davies departs! YATESY'S ESPRESSO BAR, 12th May 2026

May 12, 2026 ·36m

Meh Meditation | Ajahn Santutthi | Roleystone Meditation Group

May 12, 2026 ·52m

Guided Meditation | Ajahn Pasada | 9 May 2026

May 11, 2026 ·70m

"IT HAD TO BE YOU": Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United - The 1865 Match Report, May 2026

May 11, 2026 ·28m

Sense of Self | Ajahn Pasada | 8 May 2026

May 11, 2026 ·86m

Friday Night Guided Meditation | Ajahn Pasada | 8 May 2026

May 11, 2026 ·25m

Similar Podcasts

The Shack Remy Maples Frank tricks Jimmy into going into a haunted forest. Really, that's all that happens. Boring, right? Well, there are definitely no ghosts, abandoned shacks, or girlfriends that turn into ghosts. Definitely not. The Smarter Sculpted Physique: Training | Nutrition | Muscle Gain | Fat Loss Scott Abel, Mike Forest Learn about nutrition and training, muscle gain and fat loss. Be more consistent with better habits and mindset, plus learn the real-world fitness strategies and principles that have stood the test of time. Ignore the come-and-go trends, and focus on proven strategies that work. The show features two expert online coaches and a nerd, and it can help you with your training, diet, and everything else related to sculpting a better body. Relaxing Free Sounds Instant Media Access Welcome to RELAXING FREE SOUNDS — your pocket-sized escape into pure atmosphere. This podcast is built for the moments when you need to soften the noise of the day and replace it with something calmer, steadier, and more natural. Whether you’re winding down after work, focusing on a task, trying to drift into sleep, or simply craving a sense of space, you’ll find immersive soundscapes designed to help you breathe a little deeper and feel a little lighter. Each episode is a carefully curated ambience session, created to feel like you’ve stepped into a different place. Expect soothing nature soundscapes like rainfall on leaves, distant thunder rolling across the horizon, gentle ocean waves, forest wind moving through pines, mountain streams, crackling campfires, and night insects humming under a wide sky. You’ll also hear city and indoor ambience for those who love the comfort of lived-in spaces: cozy café chatter, soft library hush, subtle office room tone, a quiet apartment at night, a Invest Like a Boss Sam Marks Johnny FD Derek Spartz Interviews with the world's best investors and find out what they are currently investing in whether it be the stocks, retirement accounts, Wealthfront, Betterment, Vanguard, mutual funds, real estate, Forex, REITs, or other types of Investing methods. Millionaire and Entrepreneur Sam Marks, Johnny FD & Derek Spartz invest alongside listeners as they share their personal portfolios as they save their hard earned money for travel, life and retirement. Invest Like a Boss covers all aspects of investing in the modern age in a fun, entertaining way. The show hosts interview the worlds best investors, financial Insiders, entrepreneurs and CEOs to find out what they are investing in and strategies to gain outsized returns. In this modern age of investing, new investment instruments are popping up each day, from P-2-P lending, to robo-advisors, equity crowd-funding to REITS. Investors today need to combine centuries of investment wisdom with an modern outlook and approach. Entrepreneurs Sa

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Forest Invest?

This episode is 54 minutes long.

When was this Forest Invest episode published?

This episode was published on April 27, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Forest Invest episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!