Adoption of biodiversity bonds is accelerating

October 26, 2025

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Biodiversity bonds have attracted about $200 million in investments in the past six months, a figure expected to mobilise over $1.7 billion for protection of endangered species and ecosystems. The latest project launched is by the World Wildlife Fund which is leading an initiative in South Africa to protect five million hectares of wild areas.

  • The bonds are considered a long-term funding mechanism for conservation and are expected to raise over $231 million to clear invasive vegetation and restore and protect five million hectares of wild land. 

  • In July 2025, the Global Environment Facility launched the biggest biodiversity bonds project worth $1.5 billion across the continent with notable others preceding that.

  • Our take: Biodiversity bonds were launched in Africa in 2022 supporting a single species. The expansion to full ecosystems signals a growing trust…Read more (2 min)

East Africa dominates current conservation job listings, with Kenya dominating with a variety of top management roles in conservation policy, conservation programmes, partnerships and impact management. Organisations also have field roles in species conservation, tech and store management reflecting an all level emphasis in conservation.

  • In southern Africa, conservation opportunities this month focus on field training and species protection. Some roles include wildlife rescue and veterinary internships in Malawi, and research and field training positions in South Africa and Seychelles.

  • Central Africa lists one position in Cameroon, Assistant Manager at Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue.

  • Find the full list here…Read more (2 min)

Research has become the fastest-growing function at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), expanding by 40% over the past year, according to LinkedIn data. This is likely related to two recent research announcements by IUCN, one on the establishment of a global coral survival centre and a guideline on transboundary conservation.

  • The first global Centre for Species Survival focused on corals was launched by IUCN in September 2025. The hub is co-led by Kenyan scientist David Obura from the Coastal Oceans Research and Development in the Indian Ocean East Africa and is set to strengthen efforts to protect reefs vital to African communities and economies.

  • A month later, IUCN launched a guideline that sets out strategies for countries and conservationists in Africa to create and manage connected systems that sustain transboundary conservation on the continent.

  • Our take: A lot of conservation organisations started as research bodies. It’s good to see this is still well funded or getting back there…Read more (2 min)

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The World Wildlife Fund launches a project at the Sangha Transboundary Area to support Indigenous stewardship, protect wildlife and enhance long-term conservation finance

Events

🗓️ Register for the Africa Biodiversity Summit in Botswana (November 2)

🗓️ Attend The Business of Conservation Conference 2025 (November 19)

🗓️ Attend Conference on Sustainable Agriculture in Tanzania (November 25)

Various 

🌳 Chad restores ties with African Parks

🌳 Tanzania wins a global award for community-led conservation

🌳 South African parks increase fees to boost conservation

Seen on LinkedIn 

Jacklyne Maina, a conservation expert, says, “Conservation has many definitions, but the bottom line is wildlife, people and livelihoods. It's amazing how we often get it wrong and claim to be making a difference.”________________