Biodiversity Finance Policy and Institutional Review (PIR) for Egypt

Mawael Environmental Consultancy supported the implementation of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Egypt through the preparation of the Biodiversity Finance Policy and Institutional Review (PIR). The assignment involved a comprehensive assessment of national biodiversity policies, institutional arrangements, governance structures, and financing mechanisms to identify opportunities for strengthening long-term biodiversity conservation. The study reviewed existing legal and institutional frameworks, analyzed public expenditure related to biodiversity, and evaluated financing gaps affecting the implementation of national biodiversity priorities. International methodologies, including the DPSIR framework, were applied to assess environmental pressures, policy effectiveness, and institutional performance. The assignment also examined innovative financing mechanisms, including green bonds, ecotourism-based financing, and protected area revenue generation, while integrating ecosystem service valuation into national planning processes. Through stakeholder engagement and policy analysis, the project provided practical recommendations to strengthen biodiversity finance, improve institutional coordination, and support the integration of biodiversity conservation into Egypt’s sustainable development agenda, creating a strategic foundation for future investment and environmental governance.