SDG 8 Decent work and Economic Growth

Local Impact Initiatives

Initiative

The Hidden Green Movement

The Hidden Green Movement: From 90% Food Import to Local Sustainability in Curaçao

Curaçao imports around 90% of its food, yet local farmers continue to grow fresh produce across the island, often unnoticed. The Hidden Green …

Initiative

FUSE Caribbean transforms plastic waste into sustainable products and opportunities

FUSE Caribbean turns plastic waste into new opportunities for the region

FUSE Caribbean is a circular innovation initiative built to tackle the plastic waste challenge across the Caribbean. The concept was created by The …

SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities

SDG 12 Responsible consumption and production

Initiative

Mi Negoshi empowers Curaçao’s entrepreneurs with shared services and sustainable growth

Mi Negoshi strengthens Curaçao’s entrepreneurs with accessible support and shared services

Mi Negoshi Shared & Support Services is Curaçao’s buinsess hub created to empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises …

SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

Government

Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao

The Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao drives sustainable growth and prosperity.

Its mission is to strengthen the island’s economy, improve competitiveness, and ensure high-quality production. By providing optimal …

Community

Digital Check-Up Helps Curaçao Businesses Strengthen Their Future

A strong digital foundation is becoming essential for every business in Curaçao. To support entrepreneurs on this journey, the Ministerie van Economic Development (MEO), Biz2Biz, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom …

Initiative

Social and Economic Council – Advice for a Sustainable and Balanced Future

Social and Economic Council – Advice for a Sustainable and Balanced Future

The Social and Economic Council (SER) plays a key role in shaping Curaçao's socio-economic policy. As a permanent advisory body, the SER provides …

agriculture

D’Farm Curaçao

D’Farm is helping Curaçao move toward food security by using smart farming technology that reduces water use, a crucial step for a dry island facing climate challenges (SDG 13: Climate Action). The initiative also …

Community

Chogogo Mi Penshun

Since 2007, Chogogo has partnered with Ennia to offer long-term employees a pension fund that helps secure their future. The initiative began after noticing that many retiring staff members lacked sufficient financial …

FinTech

Blue NAP Americas

Blue NAP Americas powers digital connectivity in Curaçao and the region.

As a state-of-the-art data center and network access point, Blue NAP Americas provides secure, reliable, and high-speed connectivity for businesses …

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News & Events

Event

Digital Caribbean Conference Returns to Curaçao

January 19, 2026 / 1 min leestijd

Digital Caribbean Conference Returns to Curaçao with a Strong Focus on Trust and Digital Resilience

Curaçao will host the third edition of the Caribbean Datacenter Association’s Digital Caribbean Conference on March 19 and March 20, 2026, at the …

News

Coach Pa Futuro

May 15, 2025 / 1 min leestijd

Coach Pa Futuro participants, a group of trained and selected professionals will guide Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through this transition

The Ministry of Economic Development has launched the Biz2Biz Program, a national initiative …

Event

International Medical Conference Curaçao 2025

November 4, 2025 / 1 min leestijd

Club17 Curaçao Proudly Supports IMCC Curaçao 2025

We’re excited to highlight the International Medical Conference Curaçao (IMCC) — taking place 17–20 November 2025 in the Renaissance Wind Creek Resort on Curaçao — as a powerful alignment with our …

Initiative

MCB Celebrates Art and Education with Vibrant Mural at Sambil

July 27, 2024 / Minder dan 1 minuut

Art meets banking: MCB celebrates creativity at Sambil.

Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB) recently partnered with Art Heals Academy and Adriana’s Academy to transform construction panels at Sambil into a vibrant work of art. Over the past four weeks, …

News

EcoExpo Curaçao 2025 Showed How Sustainability Shapes Our Future

December 16, 2025 / Minder dan 1 minuut

EcoExpo Curaçao 2025 took place on December 12, 13, and 14 at Sambil Convention Center and brought together innovators, businesses, and community members committed to a greener future. Visitors explored renewable energy solutions, sustainable …

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Projects

Club17 Curaçao Water Refill Program

Club17 reduces single-use plastic by promoting refillable bottles

Our first project is the Club17 Curaçao Water Refill Program. This initiative reduces single-use plastic by promoting refillable bottles and refill stations …

The Club17 Curaçao Sustainability Map

Explore Curaçao with the Club17 Sustainability Map.

The Club17 Curaçao Sustainability Map is designed by The Recycled Pirate for Club17 to help residents and visitors discover the island through a sustainability lens. This …