Central America and Mexico advance in developing a regional roadmap for the conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands
From August 31 to September 3, 2026, a regional meeting took place in Guatemala City to advance the development of a roadmap for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of coastal wetlands, with a particular focus on mangroves and seagrass meadows.
Ramsar Convention focal points from Central America and Mexico, … Further reading...
MAR Fund Attends the RedLAC Conference to Promote Financing for Nature
From October 6 to 8, 2026, Bolivia hosted the 28th Congress of the Network of Environmental Funds of Latin America and the Caribbean (RedLAC), a regional forum for dialogue and exchange on the challenges and opportunities of financing biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
Under the theme “Finance that … Further reading...
How Women Turn Artisanal Fishing into Opportunities for Their Communities
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How Women Turn Artisanal Fishing into Opportunities for Their Communities
Text: Liz Herrera
Photos courtesy of Dayani Rodríguez
At the market, a customer picks out a fish, asks the price, and completes the purchase in a matter of minutes. A transaction takes place; the … Further reading...
The Mesoamerican Reef Insurance Programme enters its sixth placement and expands to cover two new sites in Mexico
Photo: María del Carmen García
Regional initiative expands coverage to two additional protected areas in Quintana Roo, Mexico, strengthening climate resilience across the Mesoamerican Reef
July 2026 — The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund) and Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), are pleased to announce the sixth annual placement of … Further reading...
Concepción Molina Islas: Experience and commitment in service of conservation
After 19 years of voluntary service on the Small Grants Program (SGP) Proposal Evaluation Committee, MAR Fund expresses its deep appreciation to Concepción Molina Islas for her commitment and valuable contribution to strengthening this program and, consequently, MAR Fund.
Over nearly two decades, Concepción dedicated her time, … Further reading...
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...
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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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...