# German biodiversity and environmental funding > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-biodiversity-and-environmental-funding > Updated: 2026-10-22T00:46:22.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Germany has committed significant financial resources to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration projects in various regions. In Madagascar, Germany provided 87.2 million euros to the Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity of Madagascar (FAPBM). This funding aims to secure long-term financing for 75 protected areas. Through the GIZ cooperation agency, initiatives have focused on land restoration, sustainable forest management, renewable energy installation, and training for farmers in climate-resilient cultivation. In Colombia, the German government pledged up to 22 million euros in non-reimbursable funds to support ecosystem restoration and biodiversity projects. Managed by the Colombian Ministry of Environment and the German Development Bank (KfW), the initiative will fund between nine and 18 projects focused on territories organized around water resources, including indigenous and Afro-descendant community lands. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Germany to provide 22 million euros for Colombian biodiversity Germany will contribute up to 22 million euros to Colombia to fund ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation projects through an initiative led by KfW and the Colombian Ministry of Environment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-to-provide-22-million-euros-for-colombian-biodiversity ### 2026-09-23: Germany provides 87.2 million euros for Madagascar biodiversity Germany has allocated 87.2 million euros to Madagascar to fund 75 protected areas and support biodiversity, renewable energy, and climate-resilient agriculture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-provides-872-million-euros-for-madagascar-biodiversity --- Cite as: German biodiversity and environmental funding. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-biodiversity-and-environmental-funding