Recently, seven countries have secured $5.8 million from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund to enhance nature-friendly agriculture.

About Kunming Biodiversity Fund

The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) is a Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) established to help developing countries implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a global roadmap to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. 
Establishment and Administration

• Establishment: The KBF was launched in 2021 at COP15 in Kunming, China, and became fully operational in May 2024.
• Founders & Administrators: Established by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), with input from the CBD Secretariat and UNDP.
• Initial Funding: China provided initial seed funding of 1.5 billion Yuan (approximately USD 220-230 million), inviting other partners to contribute.
• Governance: An Executive Council oversees the fund, a Secretariat hosted by UNEP in Montréal manages daily operations, and a Technical Advisory Group provides expert advice. 

Purpose and Focus Areas
The KBF aims to address the finance gap in global conservation and support developing countries in achieving KMGBF goals and targets. Key focus areas include: 

• Implementing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs).
• Supporting ecosystem restoration and protection projects.
• Promoting sustainable use of wild species and natural resources.
• Funding community-based invasive alien species management.
• Strengthening data systems and promoting sustainable practices, including empowering women and youth.
• Integrating biodiversity into national policies and economic planning across various sectors. 

Project Implementation
As a Multi-Partner Trust Fund, the KBF channels resources through participating UN organizations to work with national authorities and local NGOs. In October 2025, the KBF endorsed its first 22 projects, supporting 34 countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, focusing on species protection, sustainable land use, and ecosystem resilience. 

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