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SUMMARY:Unlocking Finance for Coastal Resilience: Enabling investment in coastal ecosystems and improving livelihoods through the Fisheries Improvement Fund and Blue Catalyst Fund
DTSTART:20261008T133000Z
DTEND:20261008T150000Z
LOCATION:Unlocking Finance for Coastal Resilience: Enabling investment in coastal ecosystems and improving livelihoods through the Fisheries Improvement Fund and Blue Catalyst Fund - Room E (Level 3) 
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how innovative financing mechanisms can unlock capital for coastal communities, strengthening resilience while restoring coastal and marine ecosystems. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to improving access to finance for small-scale fisheries, coastal enterprises and nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration. Speakers will highlight two financing vehicles, the Fisheries Improvement Fund and the Blue Catalyst Fund, and discuss how catalytic capital, technical support and buyer demand can be leveraged to scale impact, mobilise investment and support sustainable coastal livelihoods.
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