Blended Finance Innovation for Reef Conservation in Latin America & the Caribbean

The Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) will host a panel discussion to highlight its blended finance program, featuring three convening agents from Latin America and the Caribbean: Fondo Acción (Colombia), TNC Bahamas, and MAR Fund (Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras). The event will begin with an introduction to GFCR’s innovative approach to reef conservation and enhancing the resilience of coastal communities, outlining the program’s key objectives and focus areas.

Each convening agent will present how they have established operations in their respective regions, highlighting the essential components for supporting blended finance in coral nations. These may include acceleration programs, technical assistance facilities, and financial instruments, among others

The panellists will also share insights into the challenges and lessons learned in implementing this pioneering initiative, including the scarcity or maturity of reef-positive enterprises, local and regional risks, and strategies used to overcome these obstacles.

Finally, the audience will be given a space to ask questions to the panellists.

Lead Organisation: Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) – MAR+Invest

Co-organisation(s): Fondo Acción, TNC Bahamas, Global Fund for Coral Reefs

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