Using in-depth definitions, case studies and resources, the Guide covers innovative and traditional financing instruments to support biodiversity conservation, maintenance, restoration and preservation.

It aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for local and regional governments (LRGs) to enable the development of urban biodiversity projects. The guide will also address access to finance for these projects. Through a structured collection of definitions, case studies and resources, this Guide helps LRGs to navigate and understand which funding sources are available and the most commonly used financing instruments to support biodiversity conservation, maintenance, restoration and preservation through nature-smart production practices, nature-based solutions, etc.

This decision-making tree, with a specific focus on biodiversity, aims to support project developers to navigate among the numerous financing instruments available, and help them to find the most suitable ones, taking into consideration their local and national environment, as well as ability to access international financing sources. The tree should be used together with the Guide to Biodiversity Financing for Cities and Regions, which contains a description of each of these financing tools, illustrated by case studies. Please also note that this tree serves to support decision making, and that multiple financing solutions for a single project can exist, with projects often being financed by a mix of sources and instruments.