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Africa is well-positioned to leverage its biodiversity for high-integrity biodiversity credit markets, as highlighted by the IAPB launched by the UK and French governments. Despite its rich biodiversity, Africa currently receives only 6% of global nature financing.

The IAPB seeks to develop standardized biodiversity credits to facilitate investment, learning from previous carbon market issues. Initiatives like the Policy Coalition and a new biodiversity credit policy lab in Southern Africa aim to shape effective regulations. AGES sessions are expected to identify actionable steps for advancing biodiversity financing in Africa.