MAR Fund recently participated in the Salzburg Global Seminar “Building Resilient Communities: Insurance Solutions for Vulnerable Individuals and Communities,” supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
Held at the historic Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg, Austria, the event brought together international experts, organizations, and institutions advancing innovative insurance frameworks to enhance community resilience.
This seminar offered a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, connect with inspiring professionals, and strengthen global partnerships that promote insurance as a tool to accelerate recovery and reduce economic impacts in vulnerable regions. Amid the growing challenges of climate change, participants explored new approaches to investment and insurance mechanisms that strengthen resilience across households, communities, and ecosystems.
Representing MAR Fund, Claudia Ruiz, Coordinator of the Reef Rescue Initiative, shared our organization’s experience in developing reef insurance solutions that protect coral ecosystems and sustain the livelihoods of the communities that depend on them.
I’m very proud to be part of the Salzburg Global program and to represent MAR Fund in such an inspiring workshop. It was an incredible experience to meet and share with amazing professionals deeply committed to conservation, resilience, and insurance. I’m truly grateful to Salzburg Global and MAR Fund for this wonderful opportunity. – Claudia Ruiz.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Salzburg Global Seminar and RWJF for fostering this meaningful exchange and collaboration.
Photos Courtesy of: Salzburg Global
