Thailand’s rich and diverse ecosystems are fundamental to the health and well-being of its people and play a vital role in global environmental sustainability. These ecosystems offer a wide array of essential services—ranging from clean air and water to food security, medicinal resources, climate regulation, and natural disaster protection. Moreover, they underpin key economic sectors such as fisheries, forestry, and tourism, which together contribute nearly one-third of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Despite these benefits, Thailand faces growing environmental and social pressures. Rapid urbanization, unsustainable resource use, ineffective waste management, pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss are critical challenges that threaten both ecosystems and livelihoods. Compounding these issues is a persistent shortfall in funding for biodiversity conservation efforts.

In response, cross-sectoral collaboration among the government, private sector, civil society, and local communities is essential to develop and implement innovative finance solutions. These efforts must aim to conserve biodiversity, drive sustainable economic development, and build resilience across society.

To meet this need, Thailand has introduced the Biodiversity Finance Plan (BFP)—a strategic framework designed to prioritize financial mechanisms that support the conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity and ecosystems. The BFP aligns with key national and international frameworks, including:

• Thailand’s 5th National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2023–2027)
• 13th National Economic and Social Development Plan (2023–2027)
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

Furthermore, Thailand’s BFP contributes to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)—a landmark global agreement adopted in December 2022 under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The GBF sets out an ambitious roadmap to halt biodiversity loss and promote sustainable use of natural resources over the coming decade.

Achieving these goals will require transformative changes, particularly in how biodiversity finance is mobilized and allocated. By strengthening financial systems and partnerships at both national and international levels, Thailand aims to ensure that nature continues to support life, livelihoods, and long-term development for future generations.