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Financial Mechanisms

Build & Connect

A mentorship program to support leaders in the MAR region (the focus changes with each cohort), aimed at creating enabling conditions in the MAR

Drivers of Degradation Addressed
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The Build & Connect 2023 program focused on training leaders of the MAR region with a market initiative that has the potential to improve the health and resilience of the MAR ecosystems and their surrounding communities. It provided training on different topics such as designing nature-based solutions, impact investment, leadership skills, and business model canvas.

The Build & Connect 2025 program supported 15 leaders developing public policy proposals linked to addressing key barriers into mobilizing capital to reef positive ventures.

Author MAR Fund
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Country MAR Regional
GFCR Programme MAR+Invest - The Business Development and Finance Facility of the Mesoamerican Reef
GFCR Convening Agent MAR Fund
Sector Financial Mechanisms
Stage Operational
Key Contact Amy Jones

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