UN report highlights significant shortfall in global biodiversity finance ahead of COP17
Story essentials
UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD)
Yerevan, Armenia
September 10, 2026
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 110/15/2026, 6:50:55 PM
Developed nations are failing to meet the $200bn annual biodiversity finance gap. Cumulative funding from 2020-2023 reached only $186.4bn, averaging less than $50bn per year. The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has received less than $400m in commitments. The Cali Fund, intended for private sector contributions, has raised only $6,000 to date.
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
UN highlights global disaster resilience and housing reconstruction challenges
Annual global housing reconstruction costs reach $228 billion due to disasters. UN Secretary-General Guterres emphasizes the need for resilient housing and disaster preparedness. IOM reports extensive support for disaster-affected communities in Nepal, Venezuela, and Colombia. Climate patterns like 'Super El Niño' are increasing risks for food security and infrastructure.