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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.
CSF Indonesia, Yayasan Strategi Konservasi Indonesia (YSKI)
We are proud to introduce the four outstanding individuals selected as YSKI Impact Fellows. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of alumni, these fellows were recognized for their strong commitment to sustainable development, environmental economics, and community empowerment.
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).
Last month, our global training program, Conservation Strategy Fund’s Numbers for Nature Training Institute (N4N) officially joined the
On July 16, the Training and Capacity Building Center (CFC) of the State Attorney General's Office (PGE), in partnership with the Conservation Strategy Fund (CSF), launched the virtual course "Using the Illegal Gold Mining Impact Calculator." This academic initiative seeks to strengthen the technical capacities of public officials in legally defending the State against damages caused by illegal mining. The course was held in two sessions scheduled for July 16th and 18th of this year.
Leaders from seven Amazonian countries gathered in Brasília for a regional workshop hosted by Conservation Strategy Fund to address the environmental, social, and legal impacts of mercury-based gold mining. The event highlighted the urgent need for cross-border cooperation and tools like the Mining Impacts Calculator to guide enforcement, protect ecosystems, and strengthen environmental governance across the Amazon.
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.