MAR-L benefits more than 2 million people who depend on the reef's health.
Over 15 years of operation, MAR-L has trained more than 130 leaders from Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, and has incubated more than 65 conservation projects. More than 60 leaders have taken on positions of greater responsibility, and 25 have influenced public policy in their countries. Connections made through the program have resulted in 38 multinational synergies, and more than 25 leaders have received funding from MAR-L to implement their projects or provide consulting services.
In 2024, the 2023 cohort graduated, made up of 21 leaders. During the program, they developed 14 subprojects based on nature-based solutions with a market approach, covering topics such as coral reef restoration, invasive species control, waste management and recycling, and sustainable food production. These topics reflect the diversity and potential of nature-based businesses in the region. Of these, four subprojects are already in the implementation phase, and eleven are led by women whose initiatives are driving economic and ecological change with significant social impact.
During this period, progress was also made on the design of the 2025 cohort, with the call for applications launched at the beginning of the year. This upcoming generation will focus on attracting changemakers from all four countries who are interested in developing investments and promoting Positive Impact Businesses and Enterprises (NEI+) throughout the ecoregion.
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