National Project Manager, Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), UNDP Thailand
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Ms. Niran Nirannoot is a highly accomplished professional with a wealth of experience spanning the corporate, public, and international development sectors. She currently serves as the Country Project Manager for the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand. In this role, she leads the development and implementation of the National Biodiversity Finance Plan, supporting Thailand’s progress toward achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework and the 2030 Sustainability Agenda.
Ms. Niran boasts a diverse career trajectory that includes:
• Policy Advocacy & Economic Forums: Ms. Niran Nirannoot has been recognized as a dynamic leader and policy advocate, driving meaningful dialogue between public and private sectors. During her time with the Federation of Thai Industries, she played a key role in shaping policy discussions on Free Trade Agreements through prominent economic forums. Named a Young Leader of Thailand, she represented the nation at the Forum of East Asia and Latin America, where she championed sustainable industrial sector collaboration on a global stage.
• UN Tsunami Recovery Programme: Ms. Niran Nirannoot made significant contributions to the United Nations Tsunami Recovery Programme in the Maldives, serving as the Monitoring, Reporting, and Knowledge Management Officer for the United Nations Office for Project Services. In this role, she played a critical part in designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to ensure the effective delivery of recovery initiatives. Her expertise in reporting and knowledge management was instrumental in driving accountability and capturing lessons learned for sustainable post-disaster recovery efforts.
• Regional Coordination for the FAO: Ms. Niran Nirannoot served as the Regional Coordinator for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, where she spearheaded impactful initiatives across the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Her work focused on developing integrated cross-border value chains and establishing organic certification systems, directly contributing to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Through her leadership, she supported sustainable agriculture practices and market access, empowering rural farming communities to achieve greater economic resilience and environmental sustainability.
With a strong academic foundation in Finance & Banking and Economics, Ms. Niran has developed expertise in driving finance for nature-based solutions. Her extensive regional experience spans Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, where she has worked across diverse cultural and economic landscapes.
At the event of Unlocking capital for sustainability – Thailand, Ms. Niran Nirannoot will provide profound insights into biodiversity finance. She will share her expertise in pioneering biodiversity finance solutions for nature-positive economy, while addressing the critical intersection of environmental stewardship and policy innovation. With extensive experience spanning national and sub-national levels, Ms. Niran will inspire meaningful dialogue on harnessing finance to drive transformative action toward achieving global biodiversity goals