CAF agenda for the Ocean Week 2025

June 03, 2025

In the framework of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) and the BEFF 2025 in Monaco, CAF will present new commitments, strategic partnerships and innovative financial tools to accelerate the transition to a development model that harmonizes economic growth, biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. This web special brings together the milestones, proposals and visions that position CAF as a key player in global ocean governance.

CAF agenda for the Ocean Week 2025

CAF and GEF Join Forces to Protect Vital Large Marine Ecosystems

June 05, 2025

CAF and GEF are partnering to protect key marine ecosystems in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, promoting regional cooperation, sustainable fisheries, and ocean conservation across the Southwest Atlantic.

CAF and GEF Join Forces to Protect Vital Large Marine Ecosystems

Historic exposure exchange signed by CAF, CABEI and CDB

May 26, 2025

CAF and CABEI have signed a US$700 million Exposure Exchange Agreement (EEA) to strengthen financial resilience, diversify sovereign risk, and increase lending capacity for sustainable development projects in the region.

Historic exposure exchange signed by CAF, CABEI and CDB

Antigua and Barbuda Becomes the Newest Shareholder Country of CAF

May 09, 2025

With this new addition, CAF continues to expand its presence in the Caribbean. The institution now has 23 shareholder countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, moving closer to becoming the development bank with the broadest geographic coverage in the region

Antigua and Barbuda Becomes the Newest Shareholder Country of CAF

CAF Provides USD 700,000 Grant to Advance Barbados' Water Security

May 14, 2025

The signing of a grant agreement between Government and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) for US$700,000 will support the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) with the reduction of non-revenue water wastage. The grant will also assist in strengthening existing infrastructure for increased water security across Barbados.

CAF Provides USD 700,000 Grant to Advance Barbados' Water Security

Critical Water Scarcity Threatens Caribbean, according to CAF study.

April 12, 2025

Bank convenes meeting of regional stakeholders to develop urgent roadmap A new comprehensive study conducted by CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has provided more detailed analysis of the water security challenges facing Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.

Critical Water Scarcity Threatens Caribbean, according to CAF study.

CAF promotes development of LAC with new financing of USD 1.45 billion

March 27, 2025

At its first Board meeting of 2025, held in Santiago, Chile, CAF—Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean—approved USD 1.45 billion to promote major infrastructure projects and improve urban mobility, education systems, migrant management, the business community, and social well-being in six countries in the region.

CAF promotes development of LAC with new financing of USD 1.45 billion

Trinidad and Tobago is the New Chair of CAF’s Board

March 28, 2025

At its first board meeting of 2025, Trinidad and Tobago assumed the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Trinidad and Tobago is the New Chair of CAF’s Board

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