A global platform for a nature-positive world
The Nature for Life Hub is a virtual event and global communications campaign, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its partners, dedicated to placing nature at the heart of sustainable development. We convene world leaders, businesses, finance experts, NGOs, Indigenous Peoples, and activists to showcase solutions and drive ambitious action for nature.
The three transformative shifts
This year, the Nature for Life Hub is aligned with the UNDP Nature Pledge - a pathway to transform our global systems to protect and restore our planet, eradicate poverty, reduce gender and other inequalities, advance human rights, and accelerate overall progress on the 2030 Agenda.
Learn more about our vision for change:
A Global Value Shift is about transforming the value we place on nature and drive changes in people’s behaviour. That means placing nature at the heart of development and across sectors including governance, economics, finance, health, and conservation.
An Economic and Finance Shift supports a system where natural capital is valued alongside financial, human and man-made capital by decision-makers.
A Policy and Practice Shift is needed to deliver change at scale on the ground - led by countries and grounded in partnerships with local communities and Indigenous Peoples.
Your on-demand journey
The heart of the Hub is a suite of Learning Journeys: interactive, self-paced digital experiences that guide you through key themes, insights, and actions. They transform powerful content from one-time events into an evergreen resource available to you year-round.
What our learning journeys offer:
- Expert guidance: Follow an expert guide who connects the dots and guides you through the material.
- Bite-sized tasks: Engage with short, practical tasks designed for fast and effective learning.
- Knowledge checks: Solidify your understanding with scenario-based questions and a final test.
- Certificate of completion: Earn a certificate to recognize your learning and commitment.
With learning journeys, we are evolving the Hub into a more impactful, inclusive, and lasting experience—designed to inform, inspire, and empower you to act for nature.
Find your path to impact
Ready to get started? Our content is organized to help you find exactly what you need.
How it works:
- Choose a shift: Choose one of the three core themes—Value, Economic and Finance, or Policy and Practice.
- Explore topics: Within each shift, you'll find a collection of specific topics.
- Select a journey: Each topic contains one or more interactive learning journeys. Pick the one that sparks your interest and begin.
Start by selecting a shift below to explore all its topics.
Nature for Development
Communicating Nature’s Value
Behavior Change: Science and Practice
Indigenous and Local Leadership in Conservation
Private Sector Finance for Nature
Nature-Positive Economy
Planning for Nature and People
Integrated Planning and Policy Coherence
Conserving Land, Water and Oceans
Restoring Ecosystems
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EVA BORTOLOTTI
Programme Specialist, Nature Finance, UNDP
EVA BORTOLOTTI
Programme Specialist, Nature Finance, United Nations Development Programme
Eva Bortolotti currently works at the UNDP Nature Hub to enable finance to accelerate the successful implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In her global role, she supports a range of projects related to nature finance and private sector engagement, among which the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), the Nature Investment Facility (NIF), and the country implementation of other innovative financing instruments for nature. Prior to joining the UNDP Nature Hub, Eva worked at the UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub in Geneva, where she supported the positioning of the UNDP SDG Finance offer, the implementation of SMEs finance projects across Africa and Latin America, and the engagement with the Swiss private sector ecosystem. Before joining UNDP, she worked as consultant for different UN agencies and research centres, including the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), the United Nations 75 Initiative (UN75), and the Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES), producing qualitative and quantitative research on sustainable development, social and environmental policy, and sustainable finance. Eva holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute, where she graduated with a research project on environmental finance fully funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Nature, Business and Finance
OPEN JOURNEY
ANDREW BOVANRICK
Food Systems Global Head, UNDP
ANDREW BOVANRICK
Food Systems Global Head, UNDP
Andrew Bovarnick is a global expert in sustainable development, food systems, and environmental economics, with over 30 years of experience at the forefront of international efforts in agriculture, biodiversity, forest conservation, protected areas, and natural resource management.
As UNDP’s Global Head of Food Systems, Andrew leads work to transform food systems through deep collaboration, systems thinking, mindset shifts, and more recently power dynamics. He founded the Green Commodities Programme in 2010 and has since built a global team and strategy that positions food systems at the core of UNDP’s development agenda. A recognized voice in the field, Andrew frequently speaks at global events and serves on advisory boards for sustainability and research initiatives. Prior to UNDP, he worked as a senior consultant in environmental policy and natural resource economics.
VIKTORIIA BREZHENIUK
Capacity Building Analyst, UNDP
VIKTORIIA BREZHENIUK
Capacity Building Analyst, United Nations Development Programme
Viktoriia Brezheniuk coordinates the flagship Learning for Nature initiative at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Drawing on over eight years of experience as an E-learning and Capacity Building Analyst within the organization, she spearheads the design, development, and global scaling of impactful e-learning solutions. A dedicated international development professional with roots in community mobilization, she holds Master's degrees from Lehigh University (Comparative and International Education) and Fordham University (International Political Economy and Development). Her professional journey includes impactful engagements with academic institutions, private sector organizations, and various United Nations bodies.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Biodiversity Communication
OPEN JOURNEYCrafting your Compelling Narrative
OPEN JOURNEYStorytelling for Biodiversity
OPEN JOURNEYDelivering Your Story with Impact
OPEN JOURNEY
MARTIN CADENA
Global Programme Manager, UNDP BIOFIN
MARTIN CADENA
Global Programme Manager, UNDP BIOFIN
Martin is the Global Programme Manager of the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), with over 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation, environmental policy, and project management. Since joining UNDP in 2011, he has supported integrated nature–climate solutions, provided policy and capacity-building assistance to more than 60 countries, and led global knowledge-sharing communities of practice. His work includes developing biodiversity monitoring systems and leading participatory processes for national nature-related strategies, including nature finance. Martin holds an M.Sc. in Ecology from National University of Mexico and a B.Sc. in Biology from UDLAP.
MARÍA VERÓNICA CÓRDOVA MANCHENO
Partnership Specialist, UNDP
MARÍA VERÓNICA CÓRDOVA MANCHENO
Partnership Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
María Verónica Córdova Mancheno is a Partnership Specialist with UNDP’s Nature for Development Programme. She supports initiatives that link biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development with economic and policy frameworks, contributing technical and partnership expertise to projects like the ELSA Initiative, Restoring Hope, Prioritizing Nature, and the Nature Transition Support Programme. With over a decade of experience in environmental governance and policy coordination, she bridges communication between governments, scientists, and partners to advance nature-positive planning. María Verónica holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Catholic University of Guayaquil and a Master’s in Environmental and Water Resources Systems from Cornell University.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Assessment of Opportunities and Priorities for Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Nature-Positive Economy
OPEN JOURNEY
LILIANA CORZO
Capacity Building Specialist, UNDP
LILIANA CORZO
Capacity Building Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Liliana Corzo supports countries in integrating spatial data into biodiversity policy and planning through the co-development of tailored ELSA data stacks, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. She works closely with national governments, scientists, and civil society actors to ensure country-driven approaches grounded in local priorities and informed by science. Her role bridges the scientific and policy teams within the Nature for Development Programme, contributing to the curation, management, and processing of both global and national datasets, and supporting technical workshops and training. Since joining the Nature for Development Programme, Liliana has supported projects in Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Malawi, South Africa, and Cuba. Working in close collaboration with national counterparts, she helps guide participatory spatial planning, the co-creation of national roadmaps, and context-specific capacity strengthening aligned with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. She brings a strong interdisciplinary background in biology, environmental management and spatial analysis, with over 15 years of experience working at the interface of science, public policy, and sustainable development.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Accelerating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEYUsing Spatial Data to Achieve Policy Coherence: Introduction to the ELSA Process
OPEN JOURNEY
CIARA DANIELS
Gender and Environmental Finance Specialist, UNDP
CIARA DANIELS
Gender and Environmental Finance Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Ciara is the Policy Specialist on Gender and Environmental Finance in UNDP’s Nature Hub working to put gender equality at the heart of caring for people and planet. She works with countries and partners to promote women's leadership in natural resource management, close gender gaps and accelerate women's rights in environmental action. Prior to UNDP, Ciara worked on gender and human rights, including with the Gender, Peace and Security Programme of UN-INSTRAW (now part of UN Women). She holds a Master of Science degree in Gender, Development and Globalisation from the London School of Economics.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Mainstreaming Gender Equality into NBSAPs
OPEN JOURNEYNature for Gender Equality
OPEN JOURNEY
JAMISON ERVIN
Manager, Global Programme on Nature for Development, UNDP
JAMISON ERVIN
Manager, Global Programme on Nature for Development, United Nations Development Programme
Jamison Ervin is Manager of the Global Programme on Nature for Development at the United Nations Development Programme. She has worked with UNDP since 2008. Previously she worked with The Nature Conservancy, World Wide Fund for Nature, and the Forest Stewardship Council. She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont, a Master’s degree in International Administration from the School for International Training, and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Bates College.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Nature for Development
OPEN JOURNEY
RICHARD FIELD
Professor of Biodiversity Science, Biodiversity Credit Alliance
RICHARD FIELD
Professor of Biodiversity Science, Biodiversity Credit Alliance
Richard Field has for 25 years researched and taught about biodiversity patterns of both plants and animals around the world. He has published ~100 papers in leading scientific journals from this work and is Editor-in-Chief of a leading journal in this area. For three years he has been applying this expertise to developing and assessing biodiversity monitoring methodologies, to support the emerging market in biodiversity credits. He co-leads the Integrating Biodiversity and Finance research programme, funded by the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council, with the specific role of developing high-integrity nature finance. He is a leading, founder member of the Biodiversity Credit Alliance, was Technical Co-Lead on the Measurement working group of the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits, chairs the Biodiversity Futures Initiative, and is part of the IPBES Monitoring Assessment.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Biodiversity Credits
OPEN JOURNEY
ONNO VAN DEN HEUVEL
Global Lead, Nature Finance, UNDP
ONNO VAN DEN HEUVEL
Global Lead, Nature Finance, UNDP
Onno leads UNDP’s Nature Finance Portfolio. He oversees the Biodiversity Finance Initiative – BIOFIN, operating in 130 countries to design and implement national biodiversity finance plans. BIOFIN has over 200 finance solutions under implementation. He is responsible for UNDP’s work on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the Nature Investment Facility, the Biodiversity Credit Alliance and the Tiger Landscapes Investment Facility. He previously managed BIOFIN for 10 years and was an advisor in Mongolia for the design of a clean air fund and the analysis of cleaner fuel subsidy options.
JAMES LESLIE
Global Coordinator, GEF Blue and Green Islands Integrated Program, UNDP
JAMES LESLIE
Global Coordinator, GEF Blue and Green Islands Integrated Program, United Nations Development Programme
James has 20+ years of experience working at the food, nature and climate nexus, learning from and working alongside farmers, local and indigenous communities, governments and civil society in efforts to pursue sustainable and resilient development in harmony with nature. Prior to joining the Blue and Green Islands Intregated Program, James was the global manager for UNDP’s Food Systems Team. He also worked for many years as Ecosystems and Climate Change Technical Advisor for UNDP in Peru, where he managed the portfolio related to green finance, sustainable landscapes and conservation of ecosystems, and nature-based climate change adaptation and mitigation. He initiated his career with UNDP as a Carbon Finance Officer. Prior to UNDP, he worked for WWF in Peru, was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay, and collaborated for extended periods with the World Bank in Nicaragua and the Tropical Resources Institute in Mozambique. He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in social ecology and forest governance and a Master's Degree in Business Administration, both from Yale University. He completed his undergraduate studies in biology and education at Brown University, USA.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Nature for Food Security
OPEN JOURNEY
CASANDRA LLOSA
Country Engagement Specialist, UNDP
CASANDRA LLOSA
Country Engagement Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Casandra Llosa is a Country Engagement Specialist for the Global Programme on Nature for Development at UNDP, supporting a range of projects focused on conservation, local sustainable development and spatial planning. She liaises with countries, provides political advice and builds capacity. She positions UNDP projects strategically within national governments, UNDP country offices and other key stakeholders, advising on related interactions, policy analyses and dynamics in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Casandra is a sociologist and holds a Master’s in Management of Development from the International Training Centre of ILO and the University of Turin (Turin, Italy) with experience in sustainable development, public policies on addressing poverty, resilience building, and rural development.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Capacity Building and Development for Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEY
MARION MARIGO
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for Spatial Planning, UNDP
MARION MARIGO
Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator for Spatial Planning, United Nations Development Programme
Marion Marigo is responsible for designing and successfully implementing spatial planning activities through the effective engagement of national stakeholders. Marion is responsible for the implementation of the project “Mapping Nature for People and Planet” in 13 countries, and explores upcoming opportunities to enhance national decision making through the use of scientific data. Working in English, French and Spanish, Marion’s responsibilities include: identifying and liaising with national counterparts, following the principles of a whole-of-society approach; coordinating efforts and activities with the science and policy teams; organizing and facilitating stakeholder consultations and follow-up activities; leading communication and promotional pieces; supervising logistical and administrative aspects of the project; and continuously exploring new streams of work to sustain and improve project outcomes and products over time. She also supports the development and use of UN Biodiversity Lab by Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Marion is also the coordinator for the GEF-funded Global Biodiversity Framework – Early Action Support (GBF-EAS) project, ensuring that Parties to the CBD take early action to align their national biodiversity targets on the newly adopted Kunming-Montreal GBF.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to NBSAPs
OPEN JOURNEY
MARY M. MATTHEWS
Global Water Lead, UNDP
MARY M. MATTHEWS
Global Water Lead, United Nations Development Programme
Mary M. Matthews, PhD, UNDP Global Water Lead, a.i., has been working in the water field since 1995. Trained as a social scientist with a strong background in ecology, she has been active in academia, the public sector and private sector as an advocate for innovations and multistakeholder stakeholder engagement in environmental and water management throughout her career. Her approach to water resources and strategies emphasizes ecological, social, economic, and institutional aspects for national and regional integrated water resources management. Mary’s experience in water spans projects in Eastern Europe and Former Soviet Union states, Africa, the Caribbean, and Middle East working with UNDP, World Bank, USAID, UNECE, US MCC, EBRD, IFC, EU and bilateral donors, private sector, and confidential clients. She has a track record of taking innovative approaches to find empowering solutions to challenges in inclusive, effective integrated resources water management. Mary has specialization in comparative water management, water diplomacy, and is a certified mediator.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Nature for Water Security
OPEN JOURNEY
ANNA MEDRI
Team Lead and Partnerships Advisor, Equator Initiative, UNDP
ANNA MEDRI
Team Lead and Partnerships Advisor, Equator Initiative, United Nations Development Programme
Anna Giulia Medri is the Team Lead and Partnerships Advisor at the UNDP Equator Initiative. An attorney by training, Anna Giulia is licensed to practice law in New York and Europe. She leads the work of the Equator Initiative within the Nature for Development programme recognizing, advancing, and scaling Indigenous peoples and local communities’ solutions for sustainable development for people, nature, and resilient communities. Her background includes work experiences in the private sector as well as at a not-for-profit organization. Anna Giulia’s fascination with nature and her interest in human rights makes her an enthusiastic supporter of sustainable development solutions as means to ensure the respect of Indigenous communities’ basic rights. Anna Giulia holds a dual JD from the University of Florence and the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and a Master of Laws from Cardozo School of Law.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Indigenous and Local Leadership in Conservation
OPEN JOURNEY
MONICA MORA
Programme Management Specialist, UNDP
MONICA MORA
Programme Management Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Monica Mora is a Programme Management Specialist at the Nature for Development Program, where she leads the implementation of the capacity building program around Restoration Action Planning and Restoration Finance of the GEF 8 Ecosystem Restoration Integrated Programme (ERIP), spanning 20 countries in Africa, Asia and America. Monica is a development practitioner with over a decade of experience as a project manager for large international organizations. She has managed complex development projects around biodiversity conservation and sustainable use with local communities and also possesses solid know-how of programming and operations within UNDP. She has worked in diverse development thematics, including biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, citizen engagement, technology innovation and gender mainstreaming.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Legal, Policy, and Governance Aspects of Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEY
GABRIEL OPPLER
International Policy and Partnerships Specialist, Center for Large Landscape Conservation
GABRIEL OPPLER
International Policy and Partnerships Specialist, Center for Large Landscape Conservation
Gabriel Oppler supports the Center for Large Landscape Conservation in its mission to foster collaboration and the application of science, policy, and practice for ecological connectivity conservation around the world. He helps facilitate cooperation among networks of experts and institutions, coordinates the Center’s participation in international policy fora, and assists with connectivity planning and implementation initiatives with NGOs, governments, and other partners around the world. Gabriel holds an MS in International Conservation & Development from the University of Montana and a BS in Biology from Haverford College.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Ecological Connectivity
OPEN JOURNEY
ENRIQUE PANIAGUA
Senior Policy Specialist, UNDP
ENRIQUE PANIAGUA
Senior Policy Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
Enrique is a Senior Policy Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where he advises the Global Programme on Nature for Development and the Nature Hub. With experience spanning over 25 countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, he brings deep expertise in nature-based solutions, climate policy, and sustainable development. Previously, Enrique co-led the formulation of Costa Rica’s National Climate Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the adaptation chapter of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). He has also served as the regional lead for a green energy initiative in Central America and as a programme officer in climate-smart agriculture and disaster risk management. He holds a Master’s degree in International Development from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Monitoring and Evaluation of Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Policy Coherence
OPEN JOURNEY
MIDORI PAXTON
Director, UNDP Nature Hub
MIDORI PAXTON
Director, UNDP Nature Hub
Midori Paxton is the Director of the UNDP Nature Hub within the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support. Under the UNDP Nature Pledge for 2030, Midori leads UNDP’s work to support over 140 countries with a range of actions to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework, Land Degradation Neutrality, nature-based solutions for climate and SDGs, and other multilateral agreements. The thematic areas range from ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, ocean and water governance, environmental governance, food system, biodiversity finance and work around value shift for behavioural change for nature and people.
Midori brings 30 years of experience and expertise at the interface of nature conservation and sustainable development at country, regional and global levels. She was the UNDP Head of Ecosystem and Biodiversity between 2016 and 2023, and a regional technical advisor based in Bangkok from 2010 to 2016, supporting countries in Asia with identification and implementation of ecosystems and biodiversity projects. Between 2000 and 2010, she worked in Namibia at the UNDP Country Office in Windhoek and also under the Directorate of Parks and Wildlife Management, Ministry of Environment and Tourism, coordinating a successful and innovative project to strengthen the national protected area system. She also took two UNV humanitarian assistance assignments as an information officer as part of the UN peace keeping operation in Somalia in 2004 and a field officer administrating refugee camps with UNHCR in Tanzania in 2006. Prior to that she worked as a journalist and staff writer for the Japan Times newspaper, covering environmental and human rights issues.
Midori holds a Master’s degree in Environment and Development from University of Cambridge. She is a prolific writer and is the author of six books and hundreds of published photos and articles.
JOSIE RAINE
Communication and Behavior Change Specialist, UNDP Planet
JOSIE RAINE
Communication and Behavior Change Specialist, UNDP Planet
Josie Raine is a Communication and Behavior Change Specialist in the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support at UNDP where she leads the value shift work under the UNDP Nature Pledge. Her work focuses on shaping strategic narratives, partnerships, and initiatives that elevate the role of Nature in achieving human development outcomes, aligning policy, finance, and practice with global environmental and development goals. A British national based in Nairobi, she previously served as a Climate Change Communication Specialist at UNEP and as Executive Director of Freeland Foundation, supporting counter-trafficking campaigns in Southeast Asia. Her background spans strategic communications and behavior change, beginning with UK government public information campaigns and including seven years in the United States running communications planning for Procter & Gamble's oral healthcare accounts. Josie has advised WHO, UNICEF, Médecins du Monde, in addition to brands and companies across many sectors and countries. Josie is a former guest lecturer at City University of New York.
SAMRIDHI RIJAL
KBA Training Officer, Key Biodiversity Areas Secretariat
SAMRIDHI RIJAL
KBA Training Officer, Key Biodiversity Areas Secretariat
Samridhi Rijal is the KBA Training Officer at the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Secretariat. She has extensive experience teaching, conducting field research and working in conservation. With her background in field research and teaching, Samridhi brings a strong pedagogical approach to her work—bridging science and practice through learner-centered, participatory training methods. She coordinates and leads capacity-building initiatives, particularly focusing on KBAs. In her most recent position, she has supported KBA training workshops, guided KBA proposals development, and developed training sessions on KBAs.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Using Key Biodiversity Areas to improve implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
OPEN JOURNEY
TIM SCOTT
Senior Policy Advisor, UNDP
TIM SCOTT
Senior Policy Advisor, United Nations Development Programme
Tim Scott is a Senior Policy Advisor on Environmental Governance with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York with over 25 years of sustainable development experience. He works closely with global, regional, and country partners to design, finance, and implement inclusive green and circular economy initiatives. These include a focus on scaling up and accelerating integrated nature-climate solutions that balance environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social progress and help to shift incentives for nature-positive, low-emission finance and investments.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Nature for Peace
OPEN JOURNEY
MEG SERRANILLA
Senior Manager, Learning and Development, Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment
MEG SERRANILLA
Senior Manager, Learning and Development, Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment
Meg Serranilla is the Senior Manager for Learning and Development at Rare’s Center for Behavior & the Environment (BE.Center). With over a decade of experience in capacity building, learning and development, Meg designs and delivers learning experiences that support environmental practitioners around the world. She began her journey at Rare leading capacity-building initiatives for local communities and local, sub-national, and national government partners focused on behavior adoption and community engagement for sustainable fisheries management. Today, at the BE.Center, Meg leads efforts to apply Behavior-Centered Design and Campaigning for Conservation across a range of environmental initiatives. Her work spans biodiversity and wildlife conservation, waste reduction, sustainable grazing, and climate change—collaborating with partners to support meaningful, lasting change.
Journeys hosted by this expert:
Introduction to Behaviour-Centered Design
OPEN JOURNEYSteps of Behavior-Centered Design
OPEN JOURNEY
RADHA SINGLA
Lead, Management and Operations, UNDP
RADHA SINGLA
Lead, Management and Operations, UNDP
Radha Singla is a senior development professional with over 25 years of experience in advocacy, technical leadership, and thought leadership on Nature, Impact, and Systems Transformation. She works with UNDP Country Offices, Regional Bureaux, and partners across government, finance, and civil society to strengthen how Nature-positive sustainable development is designed, delivered, and demonstrated--bringing together rigorous measurement with strategic insights on policy, finance, and institutional change. Radha has played a key role in embedding the Nature Pledge within UNDP’s Strategic Plan Integrated Results and Resources Framework (IRRF) and currently supports the translation of global biodiversity and climate commitments into coherent, country-level portfolios. She advises on integrated approaches linking biodiversity, climate, food systems, governance, finance, and inclusion, while strengthening alignment across GEF and non-GEF Nature and broader Planet investments.
Radha holds a MSc in Climate Change from School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS), University of London, a MA in International Relations from School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Economics from University of Delhi.
PENNY STOCK
Global Coordinator for Nature Pledge 2030, UNDP
PENNY STOCK
Global Coordinator for Nature Pledge 2030, UNDP
Penny Stock is responsible for coordinating the implementation of UNDP’s Nature Pledge 2030. She also serves as Senior Technical Advisor on Ocean Finance and Small Island Developing States. She leads implementation of the GEF-financed Blue & Green Island Integrated Programme as well as UNDP’s engagement with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs and One Ocean Finance. She is a sustainable development expert with 20+ years of international experience working in diverse natural environments from marine to mountain and across thematic areas including ecosystems and biodiversity, climate adaptation, sustainable land use, and circular economy. Before her current role, she worked as a GEF Regional Technical Advisor supporting project development and implementation in the Africa and Asia Pacific regions. She began her career with UNDP in 1998 working for Capacity 21 and the GEF Small Grants Programme.
DOLEY TSHERING
Principal Technical Advisor for Ecosystems and Biodiversity, UNDP Nature Hub
DOLEY TSHERING
Principal Technical Advisor for Ecosystems and Biodiversity, UNDP Nature Hub
Doley Tshering is the Principal Technical Advisor for Ecosystems and Biodiversity at the UNDP Nature Hub, based in the Bangkok Regional Hub. He leads the Ecosystems and Biodiversity portfolio across Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe. In this role, he provides strategic direction and oversight to project implementation and results delivery of the UNDP’s biodiversity portfolio in these regions. He represents UNDP in relevant global forums and fosters collaboration with governments, international organizations, media, and civil society.
Doley also manages key UNDP key initiatives, including the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), the GEF Early Action Support Programme (EAS), the GEF Umbrella Programme for NBSAP Updates and Seventh National Reports, and partnerships such as Nature4Health and the Kunming Biodiversity Fund.
Previously, he served as Deputy Global Manager of the GEF SGP in New York and as Regional Technical Advisor at the Bangkok Hub, managing biodiversity and land degradation projects in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. He also managed the energy and environment portfolio at UNDP Bhutan earlier and held various roles in the Government of Bhutan before that.
Not sure where to start?
Try one of our featured journeys. We've selected these introductory journeys from across all three shifts to give you a perfect entry point into the most important conversations for our planet.
Introduction to Nature for Development
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Biodiversity Communication
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Behavior-Centered Design
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Nature, Business and Finance
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Biodiversity Credits
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Nature-Positive Economy
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to NBSAPs
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Policy Coherence
OPEN JOURNEYUsing Spatial Data to Achieve Policy Coherence: Introduction to the ELSA Process
OPEN JOURNEYUsing Key Biodiversity Areas to Improve Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Ecological Connectivity
OPEN JOURNEYIntroduction to Ecosystem Restoration
OPEN JOURNEYLearn more about the three shifts
Explore the fundamental changes needed to bridge the nature financing gap and achieve global biodiversity goals. These dialogues feature global experts discussing how we can transform our economic systems, policy frameworks, and values to protect the planet’s vital ecosystems.
Dialogue: Rethinking Incentives and Subsidies
Discover how Colombia and Ecuador are transforming harmful subsidies into green financing to protect nature and boost economies.
Dialogue: Planning for Nature and People
Learn how global leaders are overcoming political and financial barriers to protect 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030.
Dialogue: Communicating Nature’s Value
Reflect on the urgent need for inclusive nature narratives that move beyond "doom and gloom" to ensure everyone feels empowered to contribute to conservation solutions.
Dialogue: Moving Public and Private Finance for Nature
Explore the evolving landscape of private finance and the essential frameworks needed to scale innovative investments.
Dialogue: Conserving Land, Water, and Oceans
Reflect on the shift from viewing nature as an expense to recognizing it as a country's most vital asset for national security and long-term economic resilience.
Dialogue: Changing Behavior, Not Just Beliefs
Explore the shift from rigid, top-down mandates to a "bright spots" approach that scales locally-led solutions through behavioral science and flexible, outcomes-based investment.
Dialogue: Finance Solutions in Action – The BIOFIN Playbook
Explore the critical role of central banks and finance ministries in transforming national economies by integrating biodiversity risks into fiscal policy and national financial planning.
Dialogue: Restoring Ecosystems
Listen to the discussion about the critical social and political factors that often determine the success of global ecosystem restoration efforts.
Dialogue: Indigenous and Local Leadership in Conservation
Explore the fundamental principles of genuine partnership with Indigenous Peoples, focusing on the necessity of mutual trust and the methodology of "building together."
Dialogue: Building a Nature-Positive Economy - The System Reboot
Learn about the integration of nature into business strategy, focusing on how companies can identify their dependencies on biodiversity and mobilize private investment to meet global conservation goals.
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