The numbers are staggering. According to the Paulson Institute, protecting Earth’s biodiversity requires $700 billion annually, yet current funding falls short by more than $500 billion each year. As world leaders convene at this year’s UN biodiversity and climate conferences, this vast funding gap takes center stage.
But the issue isn’t just the lack of money—it’s how to use the financial resources that do exist. Recent studies highlight that the real challenge isn’t whether we can afford to protect nature, but whether we can afford not to. Our economic and political systems are riddled with barriers that prevent funds from being deployed effectively.
[Read the full analysis to understand why traditional funding approaches are failing and explore emerging solutions…]
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