CAF and The Nature Conservancy believe in nature-based solutions

During COP30, the two organizations signed an agreement to promote nature-based solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, especially through ocean conservation and preservation, resilient and regenerative agriculture, and the implementation of new financial instruments to accelerate environmental projects.

This partnership is a response to the need to preserve the natural capital of Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that is home to exceptional biological wealth. This territory is the custodian of a rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity, includes 6 of the 7 most biodiverse countries in the world, encompasses 60-70% of all known species, possesses 25% of the world's tropical forests and the most biodiverse habitat on the planet: the Amazon rainforest.

"The enormous challenges facing critical ecosystems such as the Amazon, the Gran Chaco, the Orinoco, the Humboldt Current, the Caribbean and extensive coastal systems that include mangroves and coral reefs, require alliances that integrate finance, science and territorial work to transform into integral human well-being. That is why this agreement with TNC will add financing and knowledge for nature-based projects," said Alicia Montalvo, manager of Climate Action and Positive Biodiversity at CAF.

Paula Caballero, regional director for Latin America at The Nature Conservancy, said, "We have a very complementary agenda and can be very strategic allies. We are pioneers in innovative financial mechanisms, and we want to join efforts to advance debt swaps, green bonds and other resources that the region needs to reach its potential.

CAF brings to this alliance its financing capacity, innovative instruments and strategic presence in the region. Thanks to its role as the green bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, it can scale initiatives, strengthen public policies, articulate regional efforts and attract resources from new actors, ensuring that solutions work for both countries and communities.