Formal job posting forthcoming
Global Fund for Coral Reefs - Release of Investment Plan and approval of fund dispersal
Global Fund for Coral Reefs
Release of Investment Plan and approval of fund dispersal
At its second meeting, the Executive Board of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) approved funds to support the development of a blue economy regional programme in the Mesoamerican Reef, as well as for the development of a sustainable revenue stream initiative for Marine Protected Area management and enforcement in Indonesia.
Additionally, the Executive Board endorsed an Investment Plan, developed by the CFA, outlining a strategic vision that unites GFCR conservation and sustainable finance goals for coral reefs and reef-dependent communities.
Consultancy Opportunity - TNC
4 Returns Landscape Valuation Method
To restore and regenerate ecosystems for the sake of future generations, we need to redesign our current economic model. This requires a long-term focus and a new perspective on value, called integrated value, including social and natural value besides financial.
For this purpose, Commonland has co-developed a method capable of calculating the integrated long-term value of large-scale landscape interventions: the 4 Returns landscape valuation method.
The Conservation Finance Network
Blue Finance, Mirova, and Ministry of Blue Economy of Belize Announce New Partnership
Blue Finance, Mirova, and Ministry of Blue Economy of Belize Announce New Partnership
Mirova, IUCN, Blue finance and ministry of Blue Economy of Belize announce their partnership in an innovative blended finance facility to improve the management of Belize’s marine protected areas & contribute to its blue economy.
The US$1.2 million facility allows the Marine Protected Area co-manager, Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA), to implement a number of sustainable revenue-generating initiatives and enhance the protection of the 132,000 hectares of spectacular coral reef ecosystems. The investment will have a positive impact on the local economy, including coastal fisher communities.
Job Opportunities : BirdLife
EBM Toolbox: Resources for the sustainable financing of marine protected areas
Caribbean Conservation Finance Congress 2021
When: July 6 - 8, 2021
The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund are proud to be the co-organizers and hosts of the inaugural Caribbean Conservation Finance Congress scheduled for July 6th – 8th, 2021 in a virtual format. The Congress will focus on building and showcasing Caribbean sustainable financing solutions for conservation and sustainable development, exchanging experiences among Caribbean actors, and learning from other regions and global initiatives.
Risk Financing for Nature-Based Solutions
Nature plays a significant role in reducing risks for coastal communities, flooding, food security, and a range of other ecosystem services that often remain undervalued and inadequately financed in our market economy. This inspiring webinar will look at innovative ways in which the risk abatement value of nature can be monetized and maintained through innovative risk financing mechanisms that support ecosystem resilience. Presenters and panelists include Cherie Gray of Swiss Re, Mark Way of TNC, Jacq Wharton of Willis Towers Watson, and Claudia Ruiz of the MAR Fund.