Minister of State for Finance Ahmed Mazin has attended the 10th Eurasia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance.

The state minister departed to Kakheti Region, Georgia from Velana International Airport (VIA), to attend the Eurasia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance earlier this week.

The 10th Eurasia-Pacific Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance was held from June 11 – 13.

The event convened delegates from 17 countries and kicked off in Tsinandali, Georgia.

It provided a platform for over 70 biodiversity finance experts to explore solutions and investments for biodiversity finance in BIOFIN countries.

The UN Development Programme Biodiversity Finance Initiative (UNDP-BIOFIN) has supported 41 countries across the globe in efforts to develop biodiversity financing plans and mobilize resources for conservation, since inception in 2012.

Discussions at the dialogue revolved around biodiversity finance in agriculture, finance sector participation, positive incentives, impact investments, repurposing harmful subsidies, community engagement as well as national biodiversity strategies.