Biodiversity Finance Plan · Investment profile 2026

Senegal

Strengthening Sustainable Finance for Biodiversity

Africa

Results

What Senegal has achieved so far through its Biodiversity Finance Plan.

US$3 million investment needs for transformative impact by 2030

Emerging Opportunities

Key challenges include incomplete governance and policy frameworks, limited integration of biodiversity into public planning and sectoral strategies, fragmented financing, continued dependence on external aid, and low private-sector engagement.

Strengthening Policy Framework and Integration

By creating a cohesive national approach, diversifying sources of financing, and reinforcing capacity to effectively implement innovative policies will help to enable solutions for biodiversity conservation.

Priority investment needs 2026–2030

Opportunities identified in the national Biodiversity Finance Plan, with the finance each one needs and the result it is expected to deliver.

01. Fisheries Sector Capacity Building

Reduced IUU fishing, improved marine ecosystem health and sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.

Finance need
US$900,000
Expected result
Policy Coherence

Institutional strengthening

02. National Conservation Trust Fund

Strategic funding for priority conservation actions, resilient ecosystems and protected areas.

Finance need
US$900,000
Expected result
Policy Coherence

Protected area revenue

03. Green Finance Platform and Green Bond Framework

Acceleration of landscape restoration, habitat protection, and climate adaptation projects.

Finance need
US$700,000
Expected result
Policy Coherence

Green bonds & debt instruments

04. Ecotourism

Increased funding for protected areas and stronger public buy-in and behavioral change towards conservation.

Finance need
US$500,000
Expected finance result
Policy Coherence

Protected area revenue Tourism & fees

Senegal investment profile poster from the Investment Compendium

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