Why TLIF Exists
Gaurav Gupta

Why TLIF Exists

TLIF was created in response to the 2024 Paro Statement on Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes, which called for an additional US$1 billion in public and private financing over the next decade.
TLIF answers this global call for innovative financing by channelling private investment into MSMEs that contribute to the conservation of tiger landscapes, improving their financial sustainability, and driving positive outcomes for nature and people.
CONTRIBUTION GOAL
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towards the $1 Billion Goal

Our Mission

TLIF aims to contribute up to US$200 million in public and private capital towards the collective commitment of US$1 billion for the conservation and sustainable management of tiger landscapes.

Core
Objectives

TLIF works on the principle that healthy tiger populations and healthy communities go hand in hand. The goal is not to choose between people and wildlife, but to strengthen landscapes that support both.

01. Tiger Landscapes Conservation

Reducing threats to tiger landscapes and supporting ecosystem recovery.

02. Sustainable Livelihoods

Enhancing livelihoods that are aligned with biodiversity conservation.

03. Financial Sustainability

Improving the viability of conservation efforts to ensure impact is durable.
Core Objectives
Gaurav Gupta

Partnership

TLIF operates in collaboration with organizations that provide guidance, expertise, and support for effective implementation.
Why Partner with TLIF?
Together with governments, financial institutions, communities, and conservation experts, TLIF works to mobilise private capital where it can conserve biodiversity and enhance sustainable local economies. Partners join to:
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Protect and restore tiger landscapes

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Strengthen community livelihoods and nature-positive economies

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Increase climate resilience through restoration and regenerative practices

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Reduce nature-related risks across landscapes

Current partners
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
is responsible for designing and administering fit-for-purpose de-risking mechanisms, such as guarantees, technical assistance, and capitalization grants, to reduce investors’ risk and finance enterprises that benefit nature.
Tiger Conservation Coalition
Tiger Conservation Coalition
is a steering committee member, that supports the effective design and implementation of TLIF at country level.
Financial Institutions
TLIF partners with financial institutions in different countries and deploys de-risking mechanism to incentivize lending to target MSMEs.
TLIF’s donors  TLIF’s donors 
TLIF’s donors 
TLIF’s donors are partners who are essential in co-designing the facility and ongoing strategic decision-making. Several donor partners, including Fondation Hans Wilsdorf, have trusted TLIF with their funding.

Governance

TLIF operates in collaboration with organizations that provide guidance, expertise, and support at the landscape level.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is TLIF’s highest decision-making body. It includes representatives from:

For further information on the role and responsibilities of the Steering Committee, please refer to its Terms of Reference.

Our Team

TLIF is supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in conservation finance, biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development.
Gaurav Gupta
Senior Nature Investment Advisor, UNDP

Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav leads the design, capitalization and operationalization of the TLIF. His primary role is to ensure the TLIF is fit-for-purpose, delivers on its mission, and stakeholders are engaged.
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Project Manager, Tiger Landscapes Investment Facility UNDP

Under Recruitment

Suphasuk Pradubsuk (Bird)
Project Specialist, UNDP Thailand

Suphasuk Pradubsuk (Bird)

Bird leads the implementation of the TLIF in Thailand and is responsible for managing the technical assistance and partnership with the local organizations.
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Project Specialist, UNDP Malaysia

Under Recruitment

Project Specialist, UNDP Bhutan

Under Recruitment

Project Specialist, UNDP Nepal

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In collaboration with the following members of the Tiger Conservation Coalition