A Deep Analysis In To Coral Reef Projects
The Coral Reef Breakthrough is a vital initiative launched by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) in collaboration with the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and the High-Level Climate Champions (HLCC). Here’s what you need to know:
Objective: The Coral Reef Breakthrough aims to secure the future of at least 125,000 km² of shallow-water tropical coral reefs by 2030. These reefs are critical for the resilience of over half a billion people globally.
Four Action Points:
- Stop Drivers of Loss: Mitigate local threats such as land-based pollution, destructive coastal development, and overfishing.
- Expand Protected Areas: Double the area of coral reefs under effective protection, aligning with global coastal protection targets.
- Accelerate Restoration: Implement innovative climate-smart designs to impact 30% of degraded reefs by 2030.
- Secure Investments: Aim for at least $12 billion in investments from public and private sources to conserve and restore these ecosystems.
Why It Matters:
- Coral reefs exist in over 100 countries and territories and support at least 25% of marine species.
- They contribute ecosystem services valued up to $9.9 trillion annually.
- Over one billion people, including vulnerable coastal communities, depend on healthy coral reefs for their livelihoods and climate adaptation.
Urgency: The functional existence of these critical ecosystems is at stake due to the climate crisis and other human-induced stressors. Time is of the essence.
The Coral Reef Breakthrough is grounded in science-based goals, aiming to conserve, protect, and restore coral reefs on the scale needed to secure their future and their vital contributions to humanity1. 🌊🚀
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