Join Her Ocean Accelerator 2026–2027!
El Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund), in partnership with New Ventures, is announcing the call for applications for the Her Ocean Accelerator 2026–2027, a regional acceleration programme designed to support women-led businesses that contribute to the conservation, resilience and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR).
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MAR Leadership at 15: Strengthening MAR Leaders through Collaboration and Innovation
Photos: Sureste Sostenible
Sureste Sostenible successfully executed the project “MAR Leadership at 15: Strengthening MAR Leaders through Collaboration and Innovation” between April 1, 2025, and February 15, 2026, consolidating 15 years of regional leadership development and strengthening collaboration across the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) region. Through strategic coordination, programmatic design, … Further reading...
Growing Future Ocean Guardians: Youth Leadership and Community Action Strengthen Conservation in Northern Belize
Photos: Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development
Author: Mr. Samuel Barrett
In the coastal village of Sarteneja in Northern Belize, a new generation of conservation leaders is emerging. Through hands-on education, community engagement, and sustainable tourism, the Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development (SACD) is strengthening the protection of the … Further reading...
In-Person Training for Post-Storm Reef Response Coordinating Committees in Belize
MAR Fund’s Reef Rescue Initiative convened the In-Person Training for Post-Storm Reef Response Coordinating Committees in Belize on March 11, strengthening coordination, preparedness, and decision-making in the face of increasing storm impacts on coral reef ecosystems. The training convened members of three Reef Response Coordinating Committees from Hol Chan, … Further reading...
Phase III in action: strengthening coastal-marine conservation and community well-being in Guatemala and Belize
Photo: MAR Fund
Between December 8 and 16, a technical mission of the project “Protection of Maritime Resources in Central America III” (Phase III) confirmed tangible progress in coastal-marine conservation, as well as the strengthening of local capacities in Guatemala and Belize. The visit included the participation of KfW Development … Further reading...
ECOLENS Summit in Belize, Celebrating Regional Partnerships and MAR Fund’s 20th Anniversary
The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) continued celebrating its 20th anniversary during the cocktail party held after the ECOLENS Summit: Focusing on People and Nature, at the Belize City Civic Center on March 5, 2026. The summit brought together a diverse coalition of leaders and practitioners working to safeguard Belize’s … Further reading...
Women Entrepreneurs of the Mesoamerican Reef Strengthen Triple‑Impact Initiatives
Photos: MAR Fund
On December 4 and 5, 2025, MAR Fund brought together twelve women entrepreneurs from Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico in Guatemala City for a regional exchange to strengthen initiatives with a triple‑impact focus: social, environmental, and economic. The activity was part of the Blue and Regenerative Economy … Further reading...
Nine Selected Projects Will Drive Local Solutions for Conservation in the MAR
Photo: Raíces Marinas
The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund), in collaboration with the German Cooperation through KfW, the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), the Paul M. Angell Foundation, and the Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD), is proud to announce the nine winning projects of the 17th Call … Further reading...
MAR Fund participates in the Salzburg Global Seminar on Building Resilient Communities
MAR Fund recently participated in the Salzburg Global Seminar “Building Resilient Communities: Insurance Solutions for Vulnerable Individuals and Communities,” supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Held at the historic Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, the event brought together international experts, organizations, and institutions advancing innovative insurance frameworks to … Further reading...
Innovative Financing for Coral Reef Protection, Repair, and Restoration in San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina, Colombia
Photo: Juan Carlos Huitrón
In the face of climate change, Fondo Acción has successfully developed a parametric insurance mechanism for coral reefs in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina, Colombia. This milestone was achieved through a collaborative effort involving Fondo Acción, the Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR … Further reading...