The ICRI Secretariat Handover Ceremony 2025

9^th January 2025 – 13:00 UTC

Virtual Meeting

Live interpretation available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

On Thursday 9^th January 2025, the United States of America, current ICRI Chairs, will handover ICRI to the next chair, the General Organisation for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Sea Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS), following the highly productive implementation of the ‘Plan of Action 2021 – 2024: Turning the Tide for Coral Reefs‘.

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Moderator: TBC

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Draft Agenda

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Welcome from the ICRI Chair (United States of America)
Christine Dawson, Department of State
Jennifer Koss, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Remarks on the Importance of ICRI

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Summary of Key Achievements under the United States of America Secretariat

Achievements under Theme 1 – Preparing for the Future: Promoting Resilient Coral Reefs

Achievements under Theme 2 – Coral Reef Science and Oceanography: Advancing and Utilising the Latest Science and Technology

Achievements under Theme 3 – Local Threat Reduction: Integrating Response Planning Frameworks

Achievements under Theme 4 – Diversity and Inclusion: Expanding the Coral Reef Community

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Ceremonial Handover

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Words from the New Chair

The General Organisation for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Sea Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS)

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For more information, please contact Margaux Monfared, International Policy and Advocacy Manager – ICRI Secretariat