* This event is closed and by invitation only *
The high-level convening will emphasise the urgent need for the acceleration of resilience based strategies to protect coral reef ecosystems. Amidst the 4th mass bleaching, the event will encompass a high-level strategy session to overview needed actions including ecosystem-based approaches and targeted resilience solutions, as well as concrete steps being taken by states, philanthropies and private sector to scale efforts. A segment of the convening will also feature a discussion on the coming 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) and the significance of coral reefs in its action agenda. Following the main event segments, a networking convening will aim to facilitate collaboration among key stakeholders for coral action.