Build & Connect

The Build & Connect program focuses 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 provides training on different topics such as designing nature-based solutions, impact investment, leadership skills, and business model canvas..

The type of business ideas or projects must be nature-based solutions (NbS): actions that benefit human well-being and biodiversity by sustainably managing and conserving natural resources. The initiatives must have business potential and be ready to receive private investment in the short, medium, or long term; however, all ideas or projects are welcome regardless of the stage in which they are.