Transformative Change for Biodiversity & Equity (TCforBE)

River flowing through dense woodland, reflecting the surrounding greenery

Unlocking Biodiversity Finance: Tackling the Global Biodiversity Crisis

EU-funded research warns that current public and private contributions fall far short of the US $824 billion needed each year to reverse biodiversity loss. The February 2025 TCforBE report “Finance Instruments and Related Regulations” assesses both global and EU efforts, identifying key gaps in regulatory frameworks and financial incentives. It...

EU-Funded Initiatives Driving Transformative Change for Biodiversity

EU-funded research is driving a shift towards nature-positive policies and practices across Europe. As biodiversity loss accelerates—one million of roughly eight million species now face extinction—the European Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 have backed sixteen innovation projects to tackle everything from land-use change to...

New Initiative Sets the Stage for Biodiversity and Equity in Global Agrifood Systems

A fresh research initiative under the Transformative Change for Biodiversity and Equity (TCforBE) project is tackling the environmental and social...

Community members in Kenya discussing sustainability and forest management during a workshop in the Mau Forest region

Community-Driven Sustainability in Kenya’s Mau Forest

The Mau Forest in western Kenya is at a crossroads. Amid mounting pressures from expanding agricultural enterprises and industrial activities, the...

Workers harvesting tea leaves in lush green fields in Kenya

Fieldwork Insights into Transformative Change for Biodiversity and Equity

Global commodity demand is driving rapid changes in land use across the Global South, with profound impacts on both nature and local communities. In...

Aerial view showing deforestation, with dense forest beside cleared land for agriculture or plantations

Transforming Global Supply Chains: Innovative Strategies to Combat Deforestation

Deforestation in tropical regions is being fuelled by the growing global demand for commodities such as oil palm, cocoa, and coffee. A recent...