Guyana Sets Global Standard with Border-to-Border Biodiversity Monitoring by 2030
By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana will become the first country in the world to implement a fully standardized border-to-border biodiversity monitoring system by the year 2030, setting a new benchmark in environmental stewardship and climate accountability.
The announcement was made on Thursday during the final indoor session of the Global Biodiversity Summit at the Arthur Chung Conference Center.
“We want a transparent system — one with measurement, evaluation, and accountability,” the President said.
National Biodiversity Information System Launched
As part of this groundbreaking initiative, Guyana has officially launched its National Biodiversity Information System (NBIS). The platform will collect and analyze critical data on plants, animals, and ecosystems throughout the country. It is designed to guide national policies, support sustainable development, and enhance conservation efforts.
President Ali emphasized that this system will not only advance Guyana’s own environmental goals but also set a global benchmark for biodiversity accountability at the national level.
Global Partnerships to Fund Nature-Based Solutions
To support the initiative, the Guyanese government signed a letter of intent with Sylvania, a $500 million global natural capital investment platform launched by Mercuria. The partnership aims to develop innovative methods for valuing and financing biodiversity, including ecosystem restoration and nature-based investment solutions across Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Climate Services & REDD+ Carbon Credits
Guyana continues to lead in securing payments for forest climate services through international partnerships. The country’s landmark REDD+ carbon credit deals include agreements with companies like Apple and Hess Corporation, supported by a longstanding collaboration with Norway.
The biodiversity monitoring initiative builds on these successes by creating an evidence-based framework to track ecological changes and hold stakeholders accountable for environmental impacts.
