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Our approach is based on collaborative and respectful engagement with the community and local organizations, placing Raizal culture and its deep knowledge of the environment at the core of our work.

We start from an open dialogue, listening to various people from the archipelago, including public entities and environmental authorities, as well as rural producers, fishermen, tourism and diving service providers, and the community in general, in order to better understand their needs and the opportunities for joint work. This helps us identify potential environmental and social risks to maximize the positive impact and prevent and reduce risks.

Code of Ethics

The relationship with the communities and local actors, especially the Raizal people, is based on the following principles, which constitute the project's Code of Ethics.

1. We respect the Raizal people
2. Our relationships are based on transparency
3. We maintain a learning mindset
4. Communication will be timely
5. All actions will be based on consensus
6. The Fi Wi Riif team takes full responsibility

Four fundamental areas, aimed at ensuring long-term environmental sustainability and strengthening the economic and cultural well-being of local communities.

Creating and Operating Financial Mechanisms
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Restoring the Health of Strategic Ecosystems
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Co-Financing Local Businesses that Benefit Coral Reefs
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Promoting Local Development and Raizal Culture
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En Fondo Acción

1. We carry out the activities in collaboration with two local organizations – Prosealand and Providence.

Deeply rooted in the Raizal community, these organizations have valuable experience in ecosystem management, socioeconomic development, and a profound understanding of the archipelago and its unique community dynamics.

2. We design solutions

That recognize local capacities, strengthen existing processes, and innovate through resource mobilization schemes.

3. We build partnerships

With local government entities to align efforts with institutional mandates and expertise.

4. We mobilize private sector resources

To enhance the impact of corporate social and environmental responsibility.

5. We launch calls for funding applications

Allocating resources for co-financing local business initiatives through transparent and competitive selection processes. local businesses.

6. We are committed to long-term impact

Contributing to the conservation of the Biosphere Reserve, the restoration of ecosystems, and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods.

7. We have 25 years of experience in sustainable investments

Focused on the environment and children in Colombia, pioneering innovative and impactful financial mechanisms to ensure long-term sustainability.

En Fondo Acción

1. We carry out the activities in collaboration with two local organizations – Prosealand and Providence.

Deeply rooted in the Raizal community, these organizations have valuable experience in ecosystem management, socioeconomic development, and a profound understanding of the archipelago and its unique community dynamics.

2. We design solutions

That recognize local capacities, strengthen existing processes, and innovate through resource mobilization schemes.

3. We build partnerships

With local government entities to align efforts with institutional mandates and expertise.

4. We mobilize private sector resources

To enhance the impact of corporate social and environmental responsibility.

5. We launch calls for funding applications

Allocating resources for co-financing local business initiatives through transparent and competitive selection processes. local businesses.

6. We are committed to long-term impact

Contributing to the conservation of the Biosphere Reserve, the restoration of ecosystems, and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods.

7. We have 25 years of experience in sustainable investments

Focused on the environment and children in Colombia, pioneering innovative and impactful financial mechanisms to ensure long-term sustainability.

Creating and Operating Financial Mechanisms for the Sustainability of the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve and Its Protected Areas System

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Seaflower Fund: Integrated by an endowment account and a sinking account. 

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Investment Account To invest in local businesses that benefit coral reefs.

Parametric Insurance for Coral Reefs: Covers immediate recovery costs for reefs affected by hurricanes in San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina.

Facilitated Financing for Responsible Artisanal Fishing​

Restoring the Health of Strategic Ecosystems.

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Support for the creation of a new marine protected area.

Support for the update of management plans for protected areas, integrating climate change considerations.

Support for the implementation of management plans for protected areas.​

Creation and operation of a coral rescue facility. 

Rehabilitation of a sailors patch in San Andrés to prevent erosion and stabilize the meadow..

Design of a turtle conservation program.

Local initiatives for ecosystem restoration.

Assessment of the impact of Sargassum arrivals and development of pilot projects for its utilization.

Pre-feasibility analysis of a blue carbon project.

Participatory design of guidelines to promote responsible artisanal fishing, improve fish stocks, and enhance fishers’ livelihoods.

Co-Financing Local Businesses that Benefit Coral Reefs

Actions

 Financial resources, technical assistance, and improved financial well-being.

 Strengthening the value chain of responsible artisanal fishing.

 Promoting agroecology and food autonomy.

 Enhancing financial well-being in local businesses, in partnership with commercial banks.

Promoting Local Development and Raizal Culture

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 Creation of the School of the Sea,an education program to preserve and recover traditional maritime practices.

 Development of a women’s leadership school.

 Participatory design of participatory design of cultural products about biodiversity.

 Promotion of education, action, and participation of youth, children, and adolescents in nature protection.

 Training for journalists and partnerships with local media to promote biodiversity and culture.

 Communication of progress and results with a cultural approach.