Trust Funds as Engines for Nature Finance: Debt Conversion in Cuba and a Biodiversity and Climate Fund in Madagascar and Africa
🔹 Debt Conversion for Nature and a Conservation Trust Fund in Cuba
Presented by Fernando Bretos (Cresta Coastal Network)
A pioneering effort to develop Cuba’s first debt conversion for nature and an independent Conservation Trust Fund, channeling fiscal savings into biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable fisheries.
🔹 Mitsiry Biodiversity and Climate Technical Assistance Facility
Presented by Blanda Andrimamy & Lea Méléard (Miarakap)
A blended finance approach combining a $50M investment fund with a dedicated technical assistance facility to support biodiversity-positive enterprises in Madagascar and Eastern & Southern Africa.
📅 Thursday, February 5 - ⏰ 9 am EST | 6 am PST | 2 pm UTC | 5 pm EAT
👉 Register here.