Collaboration is essential to protect the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR). By forming strategic alliances with organizations, communities, donors and individuals who are dedicated to marine conservation, we drive transformative projects that strengthen local capacities and promote the sustainable use of marine and coastal resources.
At the MAR Fund, we work alongside a diverse network of technical, community, and environmental organizations that work directly in the field to care for the MAR. These organizations implement projects on the front lines and enrich our work by sharing knowledge, local expertise, and innovative approaches.
We learn from their reef restoration, waste management, marine species protection, community strengthening, and other practices. Together, we develop territory-specific solutions, promote the exchange of best practices, and build capacities that extend beyond individual projects. This active collaboration allows us to advance toward more sustainable and resilient conservation efforts that have a collective impact.
We are deeply grateful to the foundations, development agencies, and individual donors who trust in MAR Fund and enable us to fund high-impact initiatives. Thanks to their support, we have made tangible progress in reef and mangrove restoration, protection of iconic marine species, and strengthening environmental governance in the region. Every contribution strengthens the resilience of the Mesoamerican Reef and creates lasting benefits for current and future generations.













































































Photo: Elisa Areano
Taller inicial de la 2ª. convocatoria
Del 1 al 3 de julio de 2025, se llevó a cabo en Ciudad de Guatemala el Taller Inicial para los proyectos seleccionados en la segunda convocatoria del proyecto «Protección de los Recursos Marítimos en América Central III (Fase III)”, una iniciativa financiada por la Cooperación Alemana a través del KfW, en el marco del programa Salvando Nuestras Áreas Protegidas de MAR Fund.
Durante tres días, 31 representantes técnicos y administrativos de 16 áreas protegidas marino costeras de México, Belice, Guatemala y Honduras se reunieron para fortalecer capacidades, intercambiar experiencias y alinear estrategias para una implementación efectiva y coordinada de sus proyectos.
También participaron organizaciones de sociedad civil que acompañarán la ejecución de estos proyectos.