Why has global biodiversity finance failed to reach those most responsible for protecting ecosystems? Critically analyse the institutional and structural barriers behind this exclusion. Suggest mechanisms for fairer fund distribution.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q5. Why has global biodiversity finance failed to reach those most responsible for protecting ecosystems? Critically analyse the institutional and structural barriers behind this exclusion. Suggest mechanisms for fairer fund distribution. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: The IIED May 2025 report …

Bio-credits

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE  Context: There is growing momentum behind the concept of biodiversity credits or bio-credits, proposed as a financial mechanism to support the targets outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) adopted in 2022.   What is Bio-Credits? Bio-credits are financial instruments proposed to support the targets outlined in …