Monitoring

This side event at COP16 will delve into how the WCC is tackling the urgent need for coral conservation by creating a living 'reservoir' of coral species, advancing scientific research on coral resilience, and promoting education and public awareness. A key highlight will be insights from a partner aquarium, showcasing the collaborative efforts and practical experiences in coral conservation.

This panel will bring together scientific, financial, standard-setter and practitioner perspectives to explore how rigorous coral biodiversity accounting and monitoring science can and should underpin high-integrity market-based approaches to finance coral reef conservation, such as coral biodiversity credits, stewardship incentives, insurance products and other mechanisms.

The Caribbean Chapter of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) is hosting this session to explore how collaborative reef monitoring and effective reporting can drive conservation actions for greater impact.