{"id":25732,"date":"2025-12-02T06:56:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T11:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbf-trubudget.com\/?page_id=25732"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T17:07:59","slug":"nature-based-economies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org\/es\/nature-based-economies\/","title":{"rendered":"Econom\u00edas basadas en la naturaleza"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OUR PROGRAMMES<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Econom\u00edas basadas en la naturaleza<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Driving sustainable growth through healthy ecosystems, and turning marine litter into opportunity across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n \t\t\t\n\tDownload Fact Sheet\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tCont\u00e1ctanos\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Photo: Tanja Lieuw<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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FUNDED BY<\/p>\n\t\t

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ON THIS PAGE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tOverview\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tInstalaci\u00f3n ACE\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tPa\u00edses\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tC\u00f3mo aplicar\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tBeneficiarios de subvenciones\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tRecursos\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Conservation as a source of capital<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Nature-Based Economies ensure that ecosystem conservation becomes a source of capital for development and sustainable livelihoods, while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystems. The programme reimagines conservation as a driver of economic opportunity, so that protecting nature supports progress rather than holding it back.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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El desaf\u00edo<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Like other Small Island Developing States, the Caribbean faces complex waste management and environmental challenges. Limited land space, high waste management costs, dependence on imports and inadequate infrastructure put urgent pressure on the region's biodiversity and coastal communities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Marine pollution, biodiversity loss and unsustainable resource use undermine the very ecosystems Caribbean people depend on for livelihoods, food security and resilience.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Nuestro enfoque<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We promote a circular economy model that decouples economic growth from resource depletion, guided by three core principles.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Eliminate waste and pollution<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Circulate products and materials at their highest value<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Regenerate nature<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Through the programme, CBF supports initiatives that:<\/p>\n\t\t

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Reducir la contaminaci\u00f3n marina promoviendo pr\u00e1cticas de econom\u00eda circular entre actores p\u00fablicos y privados<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Protect and sustainably manage marine and coastal ecosystems, safeguarding biodiversity and essential ecosystem services<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Generate economic opportunities that improve livelihoods<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Lo que esto significa para el Caribe<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Ecosistemas saludables, comunidades pr\u00f3speras<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

La gesti\u00f3n sostenible de los ecosistemas abre oportunidades econ\u00f3micas, desde la pesca sostenible y el ecoturismo hasta empresas de reducci\u00f3n de desechos, que mejoran los medios de vida y fortalecen las econom\u00edas locales.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Biodiversity and Resilience<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Healthy ecosystems provide clean water, flood protection, climate regulation and habitat for marine and terrestrial life. Protecting these systems protects communities.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Adaptarse al cambio<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Nature-based approaches equip communities to adapt to climate change, environmental shocks and resource constraints, building long term resilience from the ground up.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Photo: Tanja Lieuw<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) Facility<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The ACE Facility reduces marine litter across the Caribbean by promoting circular economy principles among governments, businesses and communities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Launched in 2022, it is funded by KfW Development Bank on behalf of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and managed by CBF. Through strategic grants and technical support, it backs solutions that transform waste management, reduce plastic pollution and create business models rooted in resource efficiency.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Tres resultados clave<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Mecanismo de financiaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Establecer un mecanismo de financiaci\u00f3n para las intervenciones de econom\u00eda circular en el Caribe.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Reducci\u00f3n de la basura marina<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Implementing circular economy measures that achieve a measurable reduction of marine litter.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Capacity and Awareness<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Strengthening the capacity and awareness of public and private actors on circular economy principles and methods.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

C\u00f3mo funciona<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The facility awards grants through competitive calls for proposals and is expected to finance up to 20 projects through the end of 2028. Funded projects apply circular principles to prevent waste from entering the marine environment or to remove existing marine litter.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Eligible grantees: NGOs \u00b7 Academic institutions \u00b7 Public institutions \u00b7 Community-based organisations \u00b7 Private sector entities<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Photo: Tanja Lieuw<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Lo que apoyamos<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The ACE Facility prioritises projects that demonstrate:<\/p>\n\t\t

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Colaboraci\u00f3n regional<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Long term sustainability<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Circular approaches to solid waste management<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Direct impact on reducing marine pollution<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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Pa\u00edses beneficiarios<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The facility focuses on nine primary beneficiary countries. Select a country to see our work there.<\/p>\n\t\t

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\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tDominica\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tRep\u00fablica Dominicana\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tGranada\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tJamaica\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tMontserrat\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t\n\tSanta Luc\u00eda\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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Other insular Caribbean countries and territories eligible for official development assistance (OECD DAC list) may benefit through regional projects.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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CALLS FOR PROPOSALS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

C\u00f3mo aplicar<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The ACE Facility awards grants through periodic calls for proposals, inviting organisations across the region to submit projects that tackle marine pollution, promote waste reduction and create circular economy solutions.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Revisar los requisitos de elegibilidad<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Check that your organisation and project meet the facility's criteria.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Presentar una nota conceptual<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Share a brief outline of your project idea for initial review.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Propuesta completa<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Selected applicants are invited to submit a detailed full proposal.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Award and Implementation<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Successful projects receive funding and technical support to deliver their solutions.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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\u00bfTienes preguntas sobre la aplicaci\u00f3n?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Contact our team for guidance on eligibility, requirements and project development. Calls are announced on our Calls for Proposals page.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

\n \t\t\t\n\tCont\u00e1ctanos\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tConvocatorias de propuestas\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tPast Call: Second Call\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
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FIRST CALL FOR PROPOSALS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Beneficiarios de las instalaciones ACE<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Selected through the first Call for Proposals, these grantees are delivering scalable circular economy solutions to marine litter and plastic pollution. Download each project's fact sheet.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Asociaci\u00f3n de Hoteles y Turismo del Caribe<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

CHTA<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Universidad ISA<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

UNISA<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fundaci\u00f3n del Grupo Puntacana<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

FGPC<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Fundaci\u00f3n REDDOM<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Rural Economic Development Dominicana<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Searious Business BV<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
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El gran concurso de reposter\u00eda de pl\u00e1stico<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

GPBO<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Sociedad para la Conservaci\u00f3n de la Vida Silvestre<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Transforming Marine Litter in Eastern Cuba<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tFact Sheet (PDF)\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\tView All ACE Grantees\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Programme Resources<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Key documents for applicants, grantees and partners.<\/p>\n\t\t

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FACT SHEET \u00b7 PDF<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Nature-Based Economies Programme<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

An overview of the programme, its goals and the ACE Facility.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tDescargar\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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POLICY \u00b7 PDF<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Environmental and Social Policy and Exclusion List<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The safeguards every CBF-funded project must follow.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\tDescargar\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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\u00bfEst\u00e1s listo para asociarte con nosotros?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

We welcome collaboration with governments, businesses, NGOs and communities committed to turning conservation into opportunity.<\/p>\n\t\t

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