International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI)

🚨NEW International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and Reef Resilience Network #ForCoral Webinar!!🚨 🪸Coral Reef Red List of Ecosystems: A Global Standard for Conservation and Collaboration 📅 December 3rd 2024 🕗 08:00 UTC | 11:00 EAT | 19:00 AEDT 🗣️English 🇬🇧 with French 🇫🇷 and Spanish 🇪🇸 Interpretation 🌎 In collaboration with: CORDIO East Africa, IUCN and MSC Foundation 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXyUaQ8g Join us for a 9️⃣0️⃣ minute #ForCoral webinar on the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE), a globally standardised framework used to assess ecosystem #health and identify ecosystems at #risk. This tool serves as a headline indicator for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), guiding conservation #priorities and helping countries meet their biodiversity commitments. This session will explore the Global Coral Biodiversity Assessment Project, led by IUCN and CORDIO East Africa with support from MSC Foundation, to expand coral reef RLE assessments #worldwide.🌎 Using the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) as a case study, we will demonstrate how the #RLE framework can drive #coral conservation across various regions. 🐠 Attendees will also learn about the technical #tools developed, including data-sharing standards, an online code repository, and assessment templates to support consistent, data-driven coral conservation efforts across #GCRMN regions. Hear from: 🔹 Marcos Valderrabano, IUCN 🔹 Emily Nicholson, Co-lead of IUCN CEM RLE Thematic Group / University of Melbourne 🔹Mishal Gudka, CORDIO East Africa / University of Melbourne 🔹David Obura, CORDIO East Africa 🔹Franzinho Smith, Technical Consultant 🔹Marina Anselme, PhD., MSC Foundation Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXyUaQ8g

We are pleased to see the release of this valuable podcast from Fugro, in collaboration with Emily Darling at Wildlife Conservation Society and Jérémy Wicquart, PhD with the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (#GCRMN) 🪸 Both Emily and Jeremy introduce the critical, and essential value of coral reefs, their current pressures, and the valuable work of MERMAID and the on-going work of the GCRMN’s current call for data for the Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025 - www.gcrmn.net/2025-report 📊 Coral reef monitoring data are essential to not only understand the status of reefs, and their trends over time 📈, but to also drive international policy, as well as regional and national biodiversity strategies and actions 🌏 We thank Fugro for elevating coral reefs into the conversation #ForCoral – showcasing their value, need for action, and the priceless need for coral reef data 🌊 And thank you Susana Pais for bringing this podcast together, Jon Baston-Pitt for your hosting, and WICKEL Julien for sharing your coral reef monitoring images! 📸 Listen to the podcast below ⬇️

🌟 Don’t Miss the Final #ForCoral Webinar of 2024! 🌟 🪸Coral Reef Red List of Ecosystems: A Global Standard for Conservation and Collaboration 📅 December 3rd 2024 🕗 08:00 UTC | 11:00 EAT | 19:00 AEDT 🗣️English 🇬🇧 with French 🇫🇷 and Spanish 🇪🇸 Interpretation 🌎 In collaboration with: Reef Resilience Network, CORDIO East Africa, IUCN and MSC Foundation 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXyUaQ8g Join this 90-minute #ForCoral webinar to learn more about the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) and how this framework assesses ecosystem #health, identifies risks, and supports #biodiversity commitments. 📌 Highlights include: 1️⃣ A deep dive into the Global Coral Biodiversity Assessment Project by IUCN & CORDIO East Africa, supported by MSC Foundation. 2️⃣ Insights from the Western Indian Ocean case study to showcase how the RLE drives #coralreef conservation. 3️⃣ Technical tools for data-sharing, online code repositories, and templates for assessments across #GCRMN regions. Hear from: 🔹 Marcos Valderrabano, IUCN 🔹 Emily Nicholson, Co-lead of IUCN CEM RLE Thematic Group / University of Melbourne 🔹Mishal Gudka, CORDIO East Africa / University of Melbourne 🔹David Obura, CORDIO East Africa 🔹Franzinho Smith, Technical Consultant 🔹Marina Anselme, PhD., MSC Foundation Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXyUaQ8g

La réunion du comité national de l'Ifrecor s'est tenue du 19 au 21 novembre à Paris, au ministère des Outre-mer. Au total, plus d’une cinquantaine de membres du comité national ont participé à ces 3️⃣ jours d’échanges avec un programme dense : ➡️ Faire un point sur les avancées nationales concernant les récifs coralliens : l'adoption de la Stratégie nationale biodiversité, la préparation de la contribution au plan national d’adaptation au changement climatique, l’année de la mer… ➡️ Faire un point sur l'avancée des thèmes du 5️⃣ème programme national d’action de l’Ifrecor (2022-2026), alors que ce programme quinquennal arrive à mi-parcours. ➡️ Faire un point sur les diverses actions relatives aux récifs coralliens, herbiers et mangroves dans les territoires d'outre-mer. ➡️ Avancer sur la production du prochain rapport sur l'état de santé des récifs coralliens à paraître en 2026. Ce comité national aura permis entre autres de valider le bureau de l’Ifrecor et sa composition. Le premier bureau de l'Ifrecor sera ainsi composé des représentants de Nouvelle-Calédonie, Polynése française, et Saint-Barthélemy. Les échanges ont également été riches sur la présence de l’Ifrecor lors de la prochaine conférence mondiale de l’Océan UNOC prévue en juin 2025 à Nice. #sdg14 Ashok Adicéam Le ministère chargé des Outre-mer et le Ministères Territoires Écologie Logement  sont pleinement impliqués dans les travaux de l’Ifrecor dont ils coprésident le comité national. Direction générale des outre-mer (DGOM)

Earlier this year, in March, International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) attended the Monaco Ocean Week - hosted by the Gouvernement Monaco, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco Institut océanographique, Fondation Albert Ier, Prince de Monaco, Yacht Club de Monaco, Centre Scientifique de Monaco - in partnership with ROLEX and Barclays Private Bank As a call of urgency, and solutions #ForCoral, ICRI convened the #coralreef community for a session to showcase the innovative efforts being developed to deliver the Coral Reef Breakthrough 🐠 On 19 March, ICRI welcomed over 100 participants to listen and engage with innovation providers from G20 CORDAP (Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform), Carbonwave, Global Fund for Coral Reefs and Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas - demonstrating their compelling examples of mechanisms for effectively restoring and protecting coral reefs, while leveraging public and private finance 🪸 The Coral Reef Breakthrough is a global mechanism aiming to secure the future of coral reefs, co-developed by ICRI, Global Fund for Coral Reefs and UN High Level Champions 🌊 The event was hosted against the backdrop of ICRI championing coral reefs for 30-years, celebrating its establishment in 1994 - www.icri30.org ICRI's event, among many others, showcasing the commitment of the Principality of Monaco 🇲🇨 to conserving, protecting and restoring the Ocean, are detailed in the launched '2024 Monaco Ocean Week Restitution Book' which can be downloaded here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gjnTY_wc - Minna Epps IUCN, Olivier Wenden, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, G20 CORDAP (Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform), Carbonwave, Global Fund for Coral Reefs, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas, MSC Foundation, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, General Organization for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea - shams

🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day! Today, we celebrate the vital role of fisheries 🐠 in supporting livelihoods, food security, and global economies. But there’s an urgent reminder we cannot ignore: the health of our fisheries is inextricably linked to the health of #coralreefs 🪸 Coral reefs provide critical #habitat for countless fish species and support the livelihoods of a billion people worldwide. However, these ecosystems face unprecedented threats from overfishing, climate change, and habitat degradation. 🎣 One of the most pressing issues is the live reef food fish trade, which has devastating #consequences for coral reefs and their #biodiversity. In 2019, ICRI released a crucial report, "The Live Reef Food Fish Trade: Undervalued, Overfished and Opportunities for Change" focusing on groupers and the wild capture fisheries. The ICRI report calls for urgent #action to address these challenges, promoting #sustainable fisheries management, better trade regulations, and enhanced #community involvement in coral reef protection. 🐡 As we observe World Fisheries Day, let’s reflect on how integrated approaches to fisheries management and coral reef conservation can create a #sustainable future for both. 🐠 Read Here - https://lnkd.in/eqxYBMfF

🪸 Bringing Coral Reefs to Life in Spanish! 🇪🇸 The Reefs at Risk Activity and Colouring Book from the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has now been translated into Spanish by Farid Sharifi 🐠 Illustrated by Ryan Sobel, this book is designed to teach children about the wonders of #coralreefs through fun and educational activities. Dive into the book to embark on an #adventure to explore coral reefs and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world #ForCoral Download the book now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDPBqvBn

🌊 The largest coral ever recorded was just discovered by scientists in the southwest Pacific Ocean— measuring larger than a blue whale. Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support at least 25% of all marine life and provide livelihoods for 1 billion people through a multitude of activities such as fishing and tourism. However, a recent IUCN Red List Assessment shared that 44% of corals in warm waters are at risk of extinction. The discovery of a mega coral appearing to be in good shape inspires a beacon of hope—but also reminds us of the urgency highlighted at the climate COP29 in Baku to protect our climate and safeguard these essential ecosystems. Read more on the discovery ➡ https://lnkd.in/eDEgUmxr Investing in the blue economy can give us a chance at restoring coral reefs, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gg9MWhjr Peter Thomson Alfredo Giron Nava National Geographic #Coral #SolomonIslands #OceanAction #COP29 #Ocean #Climate #CoralReefs

#DYK that under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands classification, a #coralreef is considered a #wetland if it's near the surface. 🪸✨ Home to a quarter of all marine species, this special type of wetland directly benefits up to a billion people who live near tropical shorelines by providing #food security, coastal #protection and #income from tourism. 🎉 Celebrating Ramsar Sites: A Visual Journey Through Wetlands 🌿 🔹 The Ramsar Secretariat invites Contracting Parties, International Organization Partners, photographers, conservationists, and nature lovers worldwide to submit their best #photographs of Wetlands of International Importance—Ramsar Sites! 📸🌊 🔹 These photos will help share the story of these unique #environments and showcase their incredible value at the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15), set for 2️⃣3️⃣ – 3️⃣1️⃣ July 2025 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. 🦩🇿🇼 📸 Submission Guidelines 🌿 Theme: Photos should highlight the beauty, #biodiversity, and ecological significance of Ramsar Sites. 🌍 Eligibility: Open to all—regardless of age or background! 📐 Format: High-resolution digital images (JPEG or PNG), 300 dpi minimum. 🖼 Submission Limit: Up to 2 photos per participant. 📅 Deadline: 28 February 2025. We especially encourage you to submit your #coralreef photos! Coral reefs are critical wetlands under severe stress and threat, and your images can help these vibrant ecosystems gain the recognition they deserve #ForCoral 🪸 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e2juVQZk

🌎 Breaking News from #COP29 📢 Nearly HALF of the world’s reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction 🪸 Today, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ revealed that 4️⃣4️⃣ % of reef-building corals globally are now #threatened 🔍 Key Figures: 🔹 892 warm-water reef-building coral species were reassessed, and nearly half are now threatened. 📉 🔹 In 2008, only one-third of these corals were identified as threatened. Why This Matters: 🔹#coralreefs support an estimated 25% of all marine life. 🐟🦀🐢 🔹They occur in over 🔟0️⃣ countries, territories and local economies, and are one of the most #threatened ecosystems in the world, despite their immense value to the one billion people (13% of the global population) that depend on them for their livelihoods, food security, and coastal protection.  🏝️🌪️💼 🔹Climate change, pollution, and human activities are accelerating their decline. 🔥🛢️🚫 🌡️ Rising ocean temperatures, 🌪️ extreme weather, and 🌍 human impact have pushed these ecosystems to a tipping point. The time to act #ForCoral is now. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eSkNck74 The Global Coral Assessment was led by the IUCN SSC Coral Specialist Group, working with fellow Red List Partners including ICRI member Arizona State University and Senckenberg, as well as the Marine Biodiversity Assessment Unit at Old Dominion University and ICRI member CORDIO East Africa. Over 160 experts from around the world have been involved in the Global Coral Assessment over the past decade. ICRI member the MSC Foundation provided support that made this Global Coral Assessment possible. Funding was also provided by National Geographic and Eurofins, and co-funding from the partners – CORDIO East Africa, Arizona State University, Zoological Society of London (ZSL) among others.