2. Stewarding Forests, Oceans, and Biodiversity
Protecting forests, oceans and ecosystems through conservation, restoration and sustainable use. This axis advances efforts to halt deforestation, preserve coastal systems and strengthen biodiversity as key foundations for resilience and global climate stability.
Case Studies
Conexão Mata Atlântica: conservation and restoration aligned with sustainable production
Conexão Mata Atlântica is an initiative of payments for environmental services (PES) supporting conservation and restoration in the Atlantic Forest, benefiting farmer families, boosting carbon stocks, and conserving biodiversity.
Scaling Coral Reef Insurance in the Caribbean
A parametric insurance model by MAR Fund and partners delivers rapid funding for coral reef restoration after hurricanes in the Caribbean.
Innovative finance to scale deforestation-free agriculture in South America
IFACC mobilizes finance for deforestation-free farming in South America, supporting producers and expanding sustainable soy, cattle, and agroforestry practices.
Protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Andalusia
LIFE Blue Natura in Andalusia mapped 13,000 ha of seagrass and saltmarsh, creating a Mediterranean carbon offset protocol. It boosted science-policy links and public awareness for coastal climate action.
Climate finance managed directly by IPLCs in Mesoamerica
The Mesoamerican Territorial Fund is an innovative climate finance model managed directly by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities who live in and sustain the last great forests and natural territories across six countries in Mesoamerica.
The Mother of the Mangrove
The Mothers of the Mangrove, a network of 600+ women in Brazil, protect mangroves that support life, traditions, and climate resilience across 37 communities and 12 marine reserves.
WWF and VELUX financing forest protection and restoration in biodiversity hotspots
WWF and VELUX launched a 20-year partnership to restore forests in Uganda, Madagascar, and Vietnam, removing 4.5M tons of CO₂, protecting biodiversity, and supporting local communities.
Large scale implementation of best practice mangrove restoration in Guinea Bissau
Large-scale mangrove restoration in Guinea-Bissau by Wetlands International, using natural regeneration to restore ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and support sustainable community livelihoods.