Biodiversity

The International Climate Initiative (IKI) focuses on the conservation, expansion and connection of protected areas, sustainable use and the reduction of degradation and fragmentation of ecosystems, this through investments, advice to governments, technology transfer and awareness. Learn more about the efforts being made to conserve biological diversity in the region.

Enhancing adaptive capacities of coral gardeners in reef-dependent communities

Coral reefs along Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts have been heavily damaged by sediment from land use and coral bleaching due to high temperatures. This IKI Small Grants project helps local communities become more resilient by involving them in reef restoration and tackling local issues that harm coral reefs. 

Mapa Centroamérica y el Caribe con Costa Rica resaltado

Project data

Last update: October 2024