At Blue Pangolin Consulting, we are proud to celebrate continuous learning and professional development, especially when it supports our mission to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine, coastal and terrestrial resources.
As the world faces escalating ecological crises, it’s clear that traditional conservation funding models must be diversified. Biodiversity loss presents a systemic risk to economies, health, food security, and global stability. Unlocking finance for nature is essential to bridging the biodiversity funding gap, with SDG14 alone estimated to require USD $175 billion per year, aligning national budgets with sustainability goals, and attracting private sector investment in nature-positive outcomes.
We are pleased to share that Margaux has successfully completed the Biodiversity Finance: Designing and Implementing Finance Plans for Nature course, a free, self-paced training developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The course introduces the BIOFIN methodology, a practical, step-by-step approach to integrating biodiversity into national finance systems. Through interactive modules, Margaux explored how to:
- Assess national policy and financial landscapes
- Review and analyse biodiversity-related expenditures
- Estimate the costs of achieving biodiversity targets
- Identify and design finance solutions aligned with national priorities
This training further builds on our ability to support governments, NGOs, and stakeholders in both traditional and non-traditional financing mechanisms for the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Some of our recent projects include:
- Global Funds for Coral Reefs Events and Engagement Consultants
- Building Coastal Resilience through Nature-based and Integrated Solutions – Risk Financing and Insurance Solutions for Coastal Resilience
- Feasibility of a Dedicated Fund for No-Take Zones in the Mediterranean
- Scoping Call for the Western and Southern Caribbean Region
