The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is actively compiling a comprehensive list of coral reef-related events for the upcoming Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This effort aims to highlight and promote discussions around coral reef conservation, restoration, and resilience-building initiatives at the global conference. By gathering key events, ICRI seeks to ensure that the urgent issues facing coral reefs are well-represented. This list will serve as a valuable resource for attendees #ForCoral.
Monday 21 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h30
Empowering Youth for Global Biodiversity: Ocean Leaders Driving Change - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h00 – 16h30
Reviving Reefs: Coral Reef Conservation in Latin America
Tuesday 22 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h00
Towards effective ocean conservation in the 30 x 30 framework - #ForCoral Pavilion – 10h00 – 11h00
Three decades of coral reef research and monitoring for ecosystem adaptive management - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 13h00
Facing the new challenges for coral reef conservation: a look at mass bleaching events and coral diseases - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h00
Restoration actions in coral reef ecosystems: lessons and future challenges to promote socio-ecological resilience - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h00 – 17h00
Screening of the “Saving Atlantis” documentary
Wednesday 23 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
Ocean Resilience in Focus: Developing Science-based Approaches for Coral & Biodiversity - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h00
[In Spanish] Honduras: Improving reef health via crab cultivation - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h00 – 16h30
Latinoamérica Azul: Amplifying Youth Voices for Ocean Conservation in Latin America
Thursday 24 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h30
Safeguarding Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs for GBF Target 3 and Beyond - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h30 – 14h30
Protecting Places of Hope—Cuba’s Coral Reefs - #ForCoral Pavilion – 16h00 – 17h00
Positivity in the face of Global Coral Bleaching
Friday 25 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
Boosting Coral Health: Caribbean Strategies for Climate Resilience - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h00
Preserving the Future: The World Coral Conservatory Initiative - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h30 – 14h30
Securing a future for coral reefs
Saturday 26 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
Climate risks and insurance solutions - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h00
Mobilising private financial resources to protect corals - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h30
Protecting the ‘Amazon of the ocean’, the Verde Island Passage - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h30 – 16h30
Blended Finance Innovation for Reef Conservation in Latin America & the Caribbean
Sunday 27 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
[Invite Only] Closed Door Ocean Finance Meeting - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h30
Great Blue Wall: Africa’s Vision for Global Ocean Conservation - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h00
Announcement of a Partnership for Marine Conservation
Monday 28 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h15
The Coastal Risk Index: Building Resilience with Nature - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h00
Launch of the Marine 30×30 Progress Report - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h10
Enabling Nature Markets for Coral Reef Conservation - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h00 – 17h00
[Invite Only] Forging Coral Reef Resilience – A Now or Never Moment for Action - Cocora – Subnational and Local Authorities meeting room, Plaza One – 15h00 – 16h00
GEF and Blended Finance to support KMGBF implementation - Nuqui – Academia & Research meeting room Plaza One – 18h00 – 19h00
Realising the Biodiversity Plan: The ASEAN Way
Tuesday 29 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
Coral Reef Monitoring & Evaluation: Insights for Conservation Impacts - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 13h00
High Seas Coral Reefs: Important Ecosystems in need of protection - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h30 – 14h30
Ocean-Climate Financing for a Resilient Future: Commonwealth Approaches and Solutions - #ForCoral Pavilion – 15h00 – 16h00
Safeguarding Pacific Coral Reefs: Resilience, Restoration, and Sustainable Solutions.
Wednesday 30 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h30
Let’s Be Nice to Coral Reefs - #ForCoral Pavilion – 13h00 – 14h30
Actioning Blue: A Caribbean 30×30 - Subnational & Local Governments Room, Plaza One – 16h30-17h50
COP16 | Emergency Special Session on Coral Reefs - Subnational & Local Governments Room, Plaza One – 18h00
Mapping Nature’s Footprint: The Global Ecosystems Atlas
Thursday 31 October
- #ForCoral Pavilion – 9h00 – 10h30
Scaling 30×30 Marine Planning through Subregional Cooperation - #ForCoral Pavilion – 11h00 – 12h30
Coral Restoration Techniques in Colombia: Join the #EcoRockstar Movement - Nuqui – Academia & Research meeting room Plaza One – 11h40 – 12h40
The Road from Cali to Belém – The Last Chance to Protect Coral Reefs - Cocuy – Marie Khan Women’s Caucus meeting room, Plaza One – 18h00 – 19h00
Challenges and opportunities for the SICA region (Central America and Dominican Republic) to comply with the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
