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The showcased solutions provided compelling
examples of the efforts of the global coral reef
community, which is on the frontline of ensuring
the survival of one of the world’s most threatened
ecosystems.
The event also acted as a platform for participants to
engage with the solution providers at individual tables
and discuss their innovative approaches, facilitating
networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and
regional and international partnerships.
Coral reefs occur in more than 100
countries and territories. Although they
cover less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral
reefs are home to at least 25% of all marine © Greg Lecœur
life and provide ecosystem services valued
at 9.9 trillion US dollars annually . Healthy
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coral reefs provide sustainable food,
livelihoods, income generation, protection
from storm surges, medicinal properties
and significant cultural heritage to more
than 1 billion people, including vulnerable
coastal communities. These marine
ecosystems are therefore essential for the
security, resilience and climate adaptation
of many of the most vulnerable countries,
including low-lying island nations.
5. Costanza R. and al., “Changes in the global value of ecosystem
services”, Changement environnemental mondial, Tome 26, may
2014 , pages 152-158.
Launched in September 2023,
the Coral Reef Breakthrough
aims to secure the future
PROFILE of at least 125,000 square
kilometers of shallow-water
tropical coral reefs with investments of at
least 12 billion US dollars to support the
resilience of more than half a billion people
worldwide by 2030. This global call to action
was developed by ICRI in partnership with
the UN High-Level Climate Champions
(HLCC) and the Global Fund for Coral
Reefs (GFCR), with support from the
Governments of Sweden and Monaco.
Calapan, Philippines © Christian Manalo