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Our Sustainable Work

Our Sustainable Work2025-03-11T10:09:53-06:00

Our Contribution to the Global Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)

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We are committed to helping develop innovative and sustainable projects that are concerned about preserving the environment and minimizing the impact of their activities and are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Congruent with the motto “Think Globally and Act Locally”, Fundecooperación has focused its efforts on promoting and converting into concrete actions the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which represent a transforming vision of economic, social and environmental sustainability internationally, regionally, nationally and locally.

Given the multi-dimensional nature of the SDGs, Fundecooperación’s work directly or indirectly impacts 15 of the 17 SDGs, contributing to the achievement of several of these simultaneously.

Our Impact on Communities

Logo Mujeres Natura-01The Women + Nature Program is an innovative financial strategy that promotes gender equity and women’s leadership in the conservation, management, and sustainable use of biodiversity. Unique in Costa Rica and the region, this program addresses the need for economic recovery with a comprehensive and multisectoral approach.

In addition, it incorporates an intersectional gender perspective into all of its financial solutions, placing nature-based solutions to the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and degradation at its core. It also tackles gender inequalities in the institutional sphere, fosters inclusive public policies, and represents a firm step forward in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Project seeks to provide access to financing to promote gender equity, women’s empowerment, and equal opportunities in biodiversity management, a sector in which significant gaps persist at the national level.

With the Natura Women’s Credit, we have created an opportunity to provide financing to MSMEs led by women entrepreneurs nationwide. Our goal is to make biodiversity a cornerstone for strengthening women’s businesses, supporting their transition to the formal sector, and offering them more opportunities and decent working conditions.

What is the purpose of the Crédito Mujeres Natura, and who can access it?

Crédito Mujeres Natura Conditions

Financing from CRC 500,000 to CRC 30,000,000.

Term up to 60 months

Guarantees

Mortgage | Pledge | Collateral | fiduciary and/or FIDEIMAS endorsement.

Improvements to be Financed

This initiative of the Mujeres Natura Program is thanks to the support of:

Our Innovative Initiatives

We finance MSMEs through customized credit.
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We implement ADAPTA2+, a climate change adaptation program.
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We lead Tu-MoDeLo, a project that identifies tourism market opportunities for sustainable agriculture value chains.
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Learn about the projects we’ve supported and implemented and their impact on sustainable development.
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Our sustainable work has been awarded:

Recognition for Good Labor Practices for Gender Equality, 2022

Recognition for good practice in services provided by the foundation with the needs of women.

Recognition by the National Council of Rectors (2018)

Recognition of Fundecooperación for its record and the national impact of its support for the innovative and productive initiatives of small and medium enterprises.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2018)

Recognition of the Adapta2+ program implemented by Fundecooperación with funding from the Adaptation Fund for climate change.

Recognition by the Canton of Parrita - Aliarse (2017)

Recognition of Fundecooperación for its community climate change adaptation work with the Adapta2+ program of the United Nations Adaptation Fund.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2016)

Recognition of the Customized Credit Program, for being one of the 500 best financial organizations encouraging internalization of the principles and practices of social and environmental management in Latin America.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2015)

Recognition of the project “Promotion of Integrated Water Management and Conservation in the Influence Areas of the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland and Grecia through the Strengthening of ASADAs and Local Organizations”, a project financed and developed by Fundecooperación, CRUSA and the University of Costa Rica.

Green Microfinancing Award (2015)

Microfinance and Environment recognition for the Customized Credit Program from the Office of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, for being one of the ten best financial organizations encouraging the development of innovative solutions to global environmental challenges.

Recognition of the Program for South-South Cooperation (2010)

Recognition of the Program for South-South Cooperation as one of the best solutions in the climate change category by the High Level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the United Nations General Assembly.

Partnership Award to the Program for South-South Cooperation (2010)

Award for one of the best strategic partnerships in south-south cooperation from the High Level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the United Nations General Assembly.

Our sustainable work has been awarded:

Recognition by the National Council of Rectors (2018)

Recognition of Fundecooperación for its record and the national impact of its support for the innovative and productive initiatives of small and medium enterprises.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2018)

Recognition of the Adapta2+ program implemented by Fundecooperación with funding from the Adaptation Fund for climate change.

Recognition by the Canton of Parrita - Aliarse (2017)

Recognition of Fundecooperación for its community climate change adaptation work with the Adapta2+ program of the United Nations Adaptation Fund.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2016)

Recognition of the Customized Credit Program, for being one of the 500 best financial organizations encouraging internalization of the principles and practices of social and environmental management in Latin America.

Recognition by Latinoamérica Verde (2015)

Recognition of the project “Promotion of Integrated Water Management and Conservation in the Influence Areas of the Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland and Grecia through the Strengthening of ASADAs and Local Organizations”, a project financed and developed by Fundecooperación, CRUSA and the University of Costa Rica.

Green Microfinancing Award (2015)

Microfinance and Environment recognition for the Customized Credit Program from the Office of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, for being one of the ten best financial organizations encouraging the development of innovative solutions to global environmental challenges.

Recognition of the Program for South-South Cooperation (2010)

Recognition of the Program for South-South Cooperation as one of the best solutions in the climate change category by the High Level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the United Nations General Assembly.

Partnership Award to the Program for South-South Cooperation (2010)

Award for one of the best strategic partnerships in south-south cooperation from the High Level Committee on South-South Cooperation of the United Nations General Assembly.

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