Our Mission
Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire works with community and the best available science to restore resilient, self-sustaining coral reef ecosystems through adaptive approaches, advancing and sharing knowledge to support reef recovery on Bonaire and beyond.
Our Vision
Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire envisions a world where healthy, resilient coral reefs thrive, communities are empowered to protect and restore them, and knowledge and experience inspire reef recovery globally.
Core Values
1. Committed and determined
to restore resilient coral reef ecosystems.
2. Act with integrity, accountability, and transparency
in all that we do.
3. Work positively and collaboratively
with our community and partners.
4. Rely on science and evidence
to guide our decisions and actions.
5. Pursue learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing
to strengthen reef recovery.
6. Embrace change and lead adaptively
in a rapidly changing ocean.
Pillars
1. Reef Ecosystem Restoration & Resilience
Focus: Restoring self-sustaining, resilient coral reef ecosystems through active restoration practices.
2. Community Engagement & Partnerships
Focus: Empowering, educating and collaborating with the Bonaire community, stakeholders, and partners to protect and restore reefs.
3. Monitoring, Experimentation & Adaptive Restoration
Focus: Using data from monitoring, applied trials, and scientific collaboration to continuously refine approaches and adapt restoration strategies.
4. Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building
Focus: Advancing, documenting, and sharing restoration knowledge to support reef recovery on Bonaire and beyond.
5. Organizational Resilience & Long-Term Sustainability
Focus: Ensuring long-term financial stability, strong governance, and organizational capacity to support lasting reef restoration.