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Kumar Bhattacharyya
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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.

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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.

Risk Financing for Nature-Based Solutions

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.

Upcoming Webinar (Partner): Blue Bonds - Accelerating the Blue Economy

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.