The Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Blue Economy Course, a virtual course for members of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation Corridor (CMAR). The training took place between July 28 and September 19, 2025, to strengthen the institutional capacities of participants from CMAR member countries: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama.

Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF) se complace en anunciar que finalizamos con éxito el Curso Economía Azul, un curso virtual para miembros del Corredor Marino de Conservación del Pacífico Este Tropical (CMAR).  La capacitación se realizó entre el 28 de julio y el 19 de septiembre de 2025, con el objetivo de fortalecer las capacidades institucionales de participantes de los países miembros del CMAR: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, México y Panamá.

Ya está en marcha el curso virtual “Economía Azul para socios del CMAR”, una propuesta de formación desarrollada por Conservation Strategy Fund, a través de su Instituto de Capacitaciones Numbers for Nature, con el apoyo del Programa PROBLUE del Banco Mundial y en coordinación con la Secretaría del Corredor Marino del Pacífico Este Tropical (CMAR).

The virtual course Blue Economy for CMAR Partners is now underway. This training program was developed by Conservation Strategy Fund, through its Numbers for Nature Training Institute, with the support of the World Bank's PROBLUE Program and in coordination with the Secretariat of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR).

Background: A Region of Rich Resources and Deep Traditions Located in West Kalimantan, Sintang Regency spans approximately 21,000 square kilometers and is home to over 438,000 people. It holds significant natural assets: 1.3 million hectares of forest, rich biodiversity in national parks, and abundant freshwater systems, including rivers and lakes that sustain traditional livelihoods. The region is also culturally rich, with communities like the Dayak and Malay maintaining strong spiritual and practical ties to the land.

The Hidden Costs of the Port of Barú in Panama In the lush Chiriquí province of western Panama, a region known for its towering mountains, biodiverse rainforests, and rich coastal ecosystems, a proposed mega-development is stirring debate. The $200 million Port of Barú project promises economic growth and job creation—but it also threatens to unravel one of Panama’s most ecologically valuable coastal regions.

Since we launched our programs in Indonesia in 2015, demand continues to grow for CSF’s unique approach to training and capacity building.

Call for Applications Training of Trainers (ToT) Bandung, 5 - 9 August 2024   YAYASAN STRATEGI KONSERVASI INDONESIA / CSF INDONESIA 

 

In the heart of West Borneo lies Sintang Regency, a region deeply committed to sustainable development and the protection of its precious ecosystems for the welfare of its people. With the invaluable support of various Conservation Non-Governmental Organizations (CSOs) like WWF-Indonesia, Sintang Fresh-Water Care, and Alam Kapuas Raya, the local government has taken significant steps to safeguard its natural treasures.