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Kumar Bhattacharyya
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Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds Series - Technology

Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds Series - Technology

Please join us on Tuesday, July 20 at 11 am EDT for the seventh webinar in our series on the Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds. The July webinar will focus on the new cross-cutting theme of Technology. Herminia Lugo from Fondo de Conservación de Bosques Tropicales de Paraguay (FCBT) will present technological tools that FCBT is using to connect with grantees. Following the presentation, we will use breakout rooms on Zoom to hold smaller group discussions on technological challenges and solutions that are working for CTFs.


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

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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.

4 Returns Landscape Valuation Method

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.

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

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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.

Caribbean Conservation Finance Congress 2021

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.