Dear Steering Committee, Co-chairs, and Facilitators,
Please find attached our submission for the call titled "Optimizing access by producers to existing green finance toward biodiversity conservation."
In Colombia, smallholder farmers face barriers to adopting sustainable practices due to limited financial resources. Our initiative aims to address this challenge by optimizing access to existing green finance mechanisms. We are collaborating with the government to adjust tax incentive policies, mobilize funding for nature-based solutions, and build capacity for regulatory harmonization. Additionally, we are working with cocoa producers' organizations to structure projects eligible for funding.
Kind regards,
Janelle Sylvester
Janelle Sylvester