Large-scale transformation towards biodiversity-friendly, climate resilient agriculture through risk finance solutions and enabling policy and trade frameworks
The agricultural sector has considerable potential to protect ecosystems, the conservation of which in turn strengthens the adaptability and resilience of smallholder producers to the impacts of climate change. The project specifically promotes biodiversity-friendly production of coffee, cocoa and bananas in the partner countries, and along their entire value chains. Comprehensive, scientifically-based analyses are used to identify the potential for environmental, economic and political change, as well as innovative financing approaches. The project develops risk financing solutions, trains producers in biodiverse, climate-resilient farming practices, and improves access to finance. It uses communication campaigns to target policymakers, trade, industry and consumers, raising awareness of the value of biodiversity and supporting structural change.
- Countries
- Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico
- IKI funding
- 14,054,248.00 €
- Duration
- 07/2022 till 07/2031
- Status
- open
- Implementing organisation
- OroVerde - Die Tropenwaldstiftung
- Political Partner
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- Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA) - Guatemala
- Ministry of Agriculture - Dominican Republic
- Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) - Mexico
- Implementing Partner
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- Biodiversity International
- Centro para la Educación y Acción Ecológica, Naturaleza, CEDAE
- Fundación Capital
- Fundación Defensores de la Naturaleza - Guatemala
- Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut (Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ländliche Räume, Wald und Fischerei - vTI) - Germany
- Plataforma Nuup, A.C.
- ProNatura Sur
- Südwind e.V.
- United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
State of implementation/results
- Initial baseline studies in the project components have been completed, including comprehensive analyses of the three supply chains for coffee, cocoa and bananas, covering the market situation for the three products, needs analyses of the cooperatives in the financial sector, and benchmarking studies for the financial sector. In addition, a concept of shared responsibility in supply chains has been developed. The baseline biodiversity survey and a socio-economic study are currently underway. The results of the studies will guide the direction of further project activities.
- A cross-organisational gender committee now monitors and advises on the implementation of the gender action plan on an ongoing basis, but also serves as a community of practice for all project-related diversity issues.
- In Guatemala, young people and women involved in cocoa production have been trained in the ‘photo voice’ technique. The aim is to strengthen their voice and use photos and personal stories to highlight the connection between biodiversity, habitat and livelihoods.
- In Mexico, a six-month training course on biodiversity-friendly coffee production is currently taking place. The aim is to strengthen the skills of professionals and producers, with a focus on sustainability, gender equality, quality and productivity. In addition, the programme provides knowledge in financial management and dealing with climate risks.
- In all three project countries, the target group is being trained in the citizen science app ‘iNaturalist’ in order to contribute collectively to biodiversity monitoring.
- In November 2025, the project will be represented at UNFCCC COP 30 in Belém.
Latest Update:
12/2025
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