Bringing together environmental funds from both Latin America and Africa, this panel will highlight how aligning economic interests with conservation outcomes can generate sustainable financing solutions. By showcasing successful strategies and partnerships, the session will explore mechanisms such as regulated trophy hunting, reef insurance, and public-private initiatives that create significant benefits for both businesses and biodiversity conservation efforts.

Speakers

Rosa Lemos - General Secretary, Fundo para a Biodiversidade (FUNBIO), Brazil

Diana Valencia - Coordinator of the Resources and Partnership Management, Environmental Investment Fund of El Salvador (FIAES)

Maria José González - Executive Director, Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MAR Fund)

Natalia Arango - Executive Director, Fondo para la Acción Ambiental y la Niñez (FONDO ACCIÓN), Colombia

Tapiwa Makiwa - Executive Director, Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN)

Moderator:

Sean Nazerali - Director of Innovative Finance, The Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND), Mozambique