Positivity in the face of Global Coral Bleaching

The Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event was officially confirmed by NOAA in April 2024 with bleaching events still occurring in some regions up to six months after the announcement. This event will provide examples of recent bleaching events and their impacts while also identifying actions and approaches to mitigate the effects of bleaching and improve the resilience of coral reef ecosystems. Perspectives will be heard from both young and established researchers, local community representatives and on linkages with the Global Biodiversity Framework. New research-based approaches will be highlighted as well as the need to maintain positivity in the face of global change to safeguard this most biodiverse marine ecosystem and the services it provides for people. Areas of discussion will include innovative research, indigenous knowledge, community-based management, capacity building and mentoring, well-being, action plans, resilience-based restoration, global agreements / processes (CBD GBF and IPBES), ecosystem tipping points and the need for transformative change.

Lead Organisation: International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)

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