In a move set to boost innovation in sustainable finance, two major EU-backed initiatives — BioFin and BIO-CAPITAL — are teaming up to fast-track research and collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of green finance.
In this interview, Diego Ibáñez, Communication Manager of the RESTOREID project, and Hynek Roubík, coordinator of BIO-CAPITAL, talk about the synergies between their projects, their common goals and how stakeholder involvement is crucial to the success of the projects.
The results of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Rome, are confirmation that BIO-CAPITAL can make an important contribution.
For biodiversity finance to drive real change, it must be widely understood and trusted. BIO-CAPITAL’s Work Package 6, led by Oikoplus is developing a communication, dissemination and engagement strategy to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.
How Can Businesses Prove Their Commitment to Biodiversity? BIO-CAPITAL’s Work Package 5 (WP5), led by UCLouvain, is developing a trusted Biodiversity Certification system to ensure transparency and credibility in conservation investments.
Securing funding for biodiversity conservation requires innovative financial solutions beyond traditional grants and donations. BIO-CAPITAL’s Work Package 4 (WP4), led by GND, is developing investment models that make biodiversity protection economically viable.
Restoring Nature Is One Thing—Proving It Works Is Another. Effective biodiversity conservation requires measurable proof of impact to attract investment and drive large-scale change. BIO-CAPITAL’s Work Package 3 (WP3), led by GEOSYS, is pioneering high-precision biodiversity monitoring using Earth observation, AI-driven analytics, and remote sensing.
Who will finance biodiversity protection? While governments play a role, private investment is crucial, too. BIO-CAPITAL WP2 tackles this challenge by mapping financial landscapes, identifying policy gaps, and exploring investment mechanisms.
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