A series of resources compiled by Ocean Communications for the Ocean (OCTO) intended as tools/resources for MPA financing and budget planning has been published, featuring several CFA resources.
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.
Consultancy Opportunity: Sustainable Finance, TNC
Job Opportunity: Fundraising and Institutional Support Manager, MedPAN
Upcoming Webinar (Partner): Blue Bonds - Accelerating the Blue Economy
DLA Piper, Investable Oceans
DLA Piper in partnership with Investable Oceans, and other key stakeholders invite you to a panel event on “Blue Bonds: Accelerating the Blue Economy” on Wednesday, 16 June.
In this webinar, current landscapes and ongoing potential for this important fixed income asset class will be examined, which along with green bonds and other financial instruments will play a central role in creating a sustainable future for us and our planet.
Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds Series - Asset Management
Job Opportunity: Director, Conservation Finance
Caribbean Conservation Finance Congress
Caribbean Conservation Finance Congress
When: July 6th - 8th
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.
Job Opportunity: Kasanka Trust (2 positions)
Fundraising and Communications Manager
The Trust is now looking for a Fundraising, and Communication Manager to lead the implementation of programme 9. This is a full-time three-year position based either in Lusaka, or Kasanka, with with regular visits between the two locations. The Fundraising, and Communication manager will report to the Trust’s Acting General Manager and work closely with the other senior management staff.
Fundraising Consultant
The assignment is for approximately 10 to 15 days per months over a 16 month-period, starting between July and September 2021.
The consultant will be selected from within either the UK or the Netherlands for proximity to the two Trusts. The consultant will work from their home residence. The assignment requires regular travel to/within the UK and to/within the Netherland as well as potentially other trips within Europe for fundraising.
The consultant would work close with, including receiving instruction from, focal persons in the UK and Netherland Trusts and report to KTL’s Manager, Fundraising and Communications.
The contract will be between the consultant and KTL. It is funded by a grant from the French Facility for the Global Environment to KTL.