IFC's work in biodiversity aims to enhance the achievement of the triple bottom line of financial profitability, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility of private companies that are interested in contributing to sustainable utilization of biodiversity resources.

Biological diversity is the live support mechanism upon which we all depend for survival and development. As the basis for many development sectors (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, ecological tourism, water resources, etc.), biodiversity yields many sustainable development benefits such as food products, clean air, medicine and many more. Involvement in the proactive protection of biodiversity is a growing trend in many industries. This trend is making a positive contribution to the corporate image of many companies and organizations.

Recent Highlights

Creating New Value Based on Nature
IFC's approach to biodiversity combines conservation, risk mitigation and opportunity to achieve sustainable wealth creation — bringing benefits to communities and the environment, as well as to the private sector. For additional information, please download our brochure. [PDF]




Transforming Global Markets for Agricultural Commodities: The Biodiversity and Agricultural Commodities Program (BACP)
Globally, over 132 million hectares are under cultivation to produce palm oil, soybeans, sugarcane, and cocoa. Much of this is in areas of high biological diversity. The BACP works with the private sector to develop and deploy better management practices that relieve pressure on the natural habitats of these areas while improving overall production and trading efficiencies. Read more...