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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T123000
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SUMMARY:Seascapes of the Future: NbS\, the Blue Economy and the Great Blue Wall
DESCRIPTION:The Great Blue Wall (GBW) is a Western Indian Ocean (WIO)-born\, African-driven roadmap to achieve a nature-positive world by 2030\, aiming at unlocking unprecedented nature-based recovery efforts through dramatically accelerating and upscaling ocean conservation action while enhancing socio-ecological resilience and the development of a regenerative blue economy. The GBW goals are to achieve a net gain of critical blue ecosystems in 2030 by conserving and restoring more than 2 million ha of critical ecosystems and consequently sequestering more than 100 million tons of carbon. It aspires to achieve this by catalysing political leadership and financial support to best-practice coastal and marine protection\, conservation and sustainable resource management. \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on the implementation of best-practice coastal and marine conservation in the WIO\, and the integration of Nature-based Solutions and the Regenerative Blue Economy into Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). The session is structured around two main panels\, each addressing critical aspects of the Great Blue Wall initiative. \nThe first panel will delve into the technical aspects of improving the effectiveness\, equitable\, and gender-responsive conservation of WIO PA network\, including OECMs. This discussion will focus on the tools\, techniques\, and community engagement strategies that are being used to manage and protect these areas. It will highlight the importance of scientific research\, data collection\, and monitoring in ensuring the success of conservation efforts. The panel will also address the role of advocacy and biodiversity conservation in supporting the livelihoods of local communities. \nThe second panel will explore the dynamic interrelation between Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and the blue economy\, highlighting how both contribute to regenerative seascapes that restore ecosystems\, strengthen community resilience\, and foster sustainable economic growth. Within the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region\, NbS initiatives are increasingly central to the sustainable use of marine resources and climate change adaptation efforts\, while also providing opportunities for inclusive economic development. Panellists will provide insights into how regenerative seascapes can enhance biodiversity and climate resilience while driving economic empowerment through the blue economy—particularly for women and youth—through access to nature-based value chains and entrepreneurship. \nBy focusing on practical implementation and sharing technical knowledge\, this event aims to inspire and equip stakeholders with the tools and strategies needed to achieve sustainable ocean conservation and the development of a regenerative seascapes movement. \n\n\n\nOBJECTIVES: To share practical strategies and collaborative efforts for accelerating ocean and coastal ecosystems conservation in the Western Indian Ocean\, integrating Nature- based Solutions and the Regenerative Blue Economy and empowering local communities and indigenous people to become stewards\, managers\, and sustainable users of these seascapes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLead Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE AGENDA (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/great-blue-wall-africas-vision-for-global-ocean-conservation/
CATEGORIES:30x30
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)":MAILTO:thomas.sberna@iucn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240924T175128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T172411Z
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SUMMARY:Launching the first impact loan facility for marine conservation
DESCRIPTION:Blue Alliance and BNP Paribas\, together with GFCR\, ORRAA\, and other partners\, will unveil a groundbreaking investment facility aimed at advancing sustainable finance for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in the Global South. The facility seeks to transform protected areas and livelihoods through investment in Blue Economy social enterprises. This event will highlight the innovative Impact Loan Facility for MPAs\, BNP Paribas’ initial funding commitment\, as well as the first cohort of investments in the Blue Economy and MPAs. It will also provide a unique opportunity for networking and offer a first look at the potential for scaling up the facility. \nLead Organisation: Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/launching-the-first-impact-loan-facility-for-marine-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Finance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas":MAILTO:angieb@bluealliance.earth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20241009T231458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T153141Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing the Marine Conservation Breakthroughs: Connecting Global Action to Scale Nature-Based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Resulting from the joint efforts of the Marrakech Partnership on Ocean & Coastal Zones and the High Level Climate Champions\, this high-level leadership session will unite the Coral Reef Breakthrough\, Mangrove Breakthrough\, Seagrass Breakthrough\, and Ocean Breakthroughs\, to showcase how coastal and marine ecosystems can drive progress on both global biodiversity and climate goals.\nThese Breakthroughs harness the power of Nature-Based Solutions to address biodiversity conservation\, climate adaptation and mitigation\, making them key to accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement. \nTo power the 2030 Marine Conservation Breakthrough goal of investing at least 72 USD billion to secure the integrity of ocean ecosystems by protecting\, restoring\, and conserving at least 30% of the ocean for the benefit of people\, climate\, and nature – this session will emphasize cross-sectoral partnerships\, bringing stakeholders from  finance\, policy\, and science. \nThe event will feature a “Implementation is Now” segment\, followed by two panel discussions that will bring together governments\, finance\, private sector\, and expert practitioners to showcase concrete opportunities and initiative.. The event will also invite the developing Marine Conservation Breakthroughs delivery partners –- the Seagrass Breakthrough\, and the Kelp Breakthrough\, to share updates and progress since COP28. \nLead Organisation: High Level Climate Champions \nCo-organisation(s): ICRI\, GFCR\, GMA\, UN-CMS\, CCT  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF) 
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/advancing-the-marine-conservation-breakthroughs/
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ORGANIZER;CN="High Level Climate Champions":MAILTO:kristinarodriguez@climatechampions.team
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T101500
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240918T172506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T172557Z
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SUMMARY:The Coastal Risk Index: Building Resilience with Nature
DESCRIPTION:With climate change intensifying\, coastal communities are grappling with increased vulnerabilities from flood risks and ecosystem degradation\, which not only threatens biodiversity\, but also amplifies the risk to infrastructure\, economies\, and lives. Coastal ecosystems are a first line of defence against climate risks such as flooding and storm surges. Without these natural protections\, more than 14 million people and over $363 billion of assets would be at risk of coastal flooding. \nORRAA’s Coastal Risk Index (CRI) is a ground-breaking modelling tool that equips policymakers\, financial institutions\, investors\, insurers and infrastructure project managers with unparalleled insights into ocean risks and the critical role of Nature-based Solutions in building cost-effective coastal resilience. During Ocean Day at COP16\, ORRAA will use the event to go live with the new interactive data platform and outline how it can be used to quantify the value of coastal ecosystems and inform risk management and resilience-building strategies. ORRAA will highlight how the CRI has been implemented in a case study for the Dominican Republic (DR) to map the impacts of flooding on vulnerable people and how Nature-based Solutions can be leveraged to build resilience along the DRs coastline. The panel will convene stakeholders to discuss where coastal risk data can be leveraged to increase finance into Nature-based Solutions and inform critical pathways at COP16 and beyond. \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/the-coastal-risk-index-building-resilience-with-nature/
CATEGORIES:Resilience,Risk Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240924T175938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T190041Z
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SUMMARY:On track or off course? Achieving the 30x30 target in the ocean
DESCRIPTION:Protecting 30% of the ocean is essential to safeguard both our ocean’s diverse ecosystems and human health and livelihoods. In December 2022\, governments adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework\, with its landmark global target of protecting and conserving at least 30% of land and ocean by 2030 (‘30×30’). With the focus now on implementation\, it is essential that countries demonstrate leadership and continue momentum for our ocean by announcing new marine protected areas and enhancing and improving existing protections. \nThis event will showcase the findings of a new report commissioned by the Bloomberg Ocean Fund and developed in partnership with Campaign for Nature\, the Marine Conservation Institute\, and SkyTruth. Off track or on course? Assessing progress toward achieving the 30×30 target in the ocean\, assesses progress toward the global target of protecting and conserving 30% of the ocean by 2030. \nAlongside a discussion of the report’s findings\, the event will showcase examples of action and best practice at local and national levels. The aim is to generate momentum and share learning in the implementation of 30×30 in the ocean. \nLead Organisation: Bloomberg Philanthropic Ocean Initiative \nDOWNLOAD THE AGENDA (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/30x30-progress-report/
CATEGORIES:30x30
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T142000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240919T175257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T144221Z
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SUMMARY:Enabling Nature Markets for Coral Reef Conservation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing opening remarks from the Biodiversity Credits Alliance (BCA)\, Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF)\, panellists from Conservation International\, The Nature Conservancy\, Verra\, the Conservation Finance Alliance and Mirova\, will discuss and provide examples of the opportunity for Nature Markets to drive private sector investment and empower First Nations Peoples and reef communities to accelerate and scale up coral reef conservation\, restoration and adaptation. \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/enabling-nature-markets-for-coral-reef-conservation/
CATEGORIES:Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Barrier Reef Foundation":MAILTO:crobillot@barrierreef.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240926T200849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T213307Z
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SUMMARY:[Invite Only] Forging Coral Reef Resilience - A Now or Never Moment for Action
DESCRIPTION:* This event is closed and by invitation only * \nThe 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.
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/forging-coral-reef-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Restoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)":MAILTO:carla.lumba@uncdf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240903T203826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T112143Z
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SUMMARY:Coral Reef Monitoring & Evaluation: Insights for Conservation Impacts
DESCRIPTION: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. The Caribbean represents 1% of the world’s marine environment but supports 10% of global coral reefs\, including the Mesoamerican Reef—the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. \nGCRMN Caribbean will launch the first Caribbean Report Card in June 2025 at UNOC 3 in Nice\, France. This report will provide data and policy recommendations for countries contributing to the initiative\, modelled after the Healthy Reefs Initiative’s work in the Mesoamerican Reef. The 2024 Mesoamerican Reef Report Card may also be launched simultaneously in the four host countries (Mexico\, Belize\, Guatemala\, and Honduras) and internationally at COP-16. \nThe session kicks off with the launch of the Report Card\, followed by a Q&A. It will then cover plans for the 2025 Caribbean Report Card and the outcomes of the October 2024 Data Analysis Workshop in Puerto Morelos\, Mexico. Finally\, GCRMN and ICRI will discuss global strategies for advancing reef monitoring and conservation efforts. \nLead Organisation: Healthy Reefs for Healthy People \nCo-organisation(s): The Regional Activity Centre for the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife for the Wider Caribbean Region (SPAW-RAC)\, Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MARFund) \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/coral-reef-monitoring-evaluation/
CATEGORIES:Monitoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240927T000449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173014Z
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SUMMARY:High Seas Coral Reefs: Important Ecosystems in need of protection
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature expert speakers on three critical marine sites that highlight the importance of high seas coral reefs\, and the work being done to secure protections through partnerships activated by the Coral Reefs of the High Seas Coalition. This will be a space to showcase the scientific and political work progressing for the Salas y Gomez and Nazca ridges\, and the science background for the Saya de Malha Bank in the Western Indian Ocean\, and the Atlantic Fracture. \nThe event will start at 11:00AM with 45min of questions to our panelists\, followed by a question an answer section\, and concluding with the remaining time used for participants to network\, continue this dialogue\, and learn more about these special places. Lunch and refreshments will be provided after the panel and Q&A section concludes. \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/high-seas-coral-reefs/
CATEGORIES:30x30,High Seas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240918T235056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173055Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean-Climate Financing for a Resilient Future: Commonwealth Approaches and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The event will focus on enhancing ocean and climate resilience through building capacity and access to innovative financing solutions for marine conservation. The session will begin with a presentation on key Commonwealth initiatives\, spotlighting the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote and finance sustainable ocean governance and conservation\, through its Blue Charter initiative and Climate Finance Access Hub. \nHighlighted strategies will include data-driven approaches to supporting financing proposals\, leveraging public-private partnerships\, and the use of innovative financial instruments to fund conservation efforts. The event aims to provide attendees with actionable insights into scaling these models and forming new partnerships that can advance climate resilience\, adaptation and biodiversity conservation across the Commonwealth. This session is designed for policymakers\, financial institutions\, and environmental leaders seeking to foster collaboration and invest in ocean-climate solutions for a sustainable future. \nLead Organisation: The Commonwealth Blue Charter \nDOWNLOAD THE AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/ocean-climate-financing-for-a-resilient-future/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Commonwealth Blue Charter":MAILTO:n.hardman-mountford@commonwealth.int
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240918T172952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173150Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Pacific Coral Reefs: Resilience\, Restoration\, and Sustainable Solutions.
DESCRIPTION:The Pacific region is home to approximately 25% of the world’s corals. They are ecologically and socially important for the islands and their people\, biodiversity and economies. \nCoral reefs are impacted by human-induced threats and large-scale responses to the anthropogenic threats are urgently needed. To prevent Pacific coral reefs degrading further\, substantial effort is needed. \nThis event will feature efforts and approaches undertaken by the Pacific region\, practitioners\, and partners to safeguard coral reefs. It will be an opportunity to highlight the Pacific Coral Reef Action Plan endorsed by Pacific Leaders in 2021 to ensure coordinate efforts that would result in the overall vision of improving the resilience and health of reef ecosystems in the Pacific islands. \n\nDOWNLOAD THE SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/safeguarding-pacific-coral-reefs/
CATEGORIES:Restoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)":MAILTO:juneyw@sprep.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20241002T162409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T162841Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Be Nice to Coral Reefs
DESCRIPTION:Coral reefs are incredibly rich ecosystems\, hosting over 4\,000 species of marine life\, despite covering only 1% of the ocean’s surface. They are essential for at least 25% of all marine species\, with many yet to be discovered. \nBeyond their biodiversity\, coral reefs play a crucial role in sustaining coastal communities by providing food and acting as natural barriers. \nThis event brings together experts and civil society advocates to explore pathways to effective protection and conservation solutions for coral reefs\, in the context of the upcoming UNOC 2025 in Nice. The session will feature three concise and engaging segments: \nCoral Reefs: Guardians of Marine Biodiversity and Coastal Protection\nAn overview of why being Nice to coral reefs is crucial for marine biodiversity and for the survival of millions of people. Segment will delve into global frameworks supporting their conservation. \n\n\n\n\nJustice for Coral Reefs: Enforcing Protection Against Plastic Proliferation\nFeaturing the issue of plastic proliferation and its direct impact on reef health\, with a discussion on how legal frameworks and enforcement can curb damaging activities. \nBottom Trawling’s Lasting Destruction of Coral Reefs\nSegment will highlight the devastating impact of bottom trawling on coral habitats\, offering insights into policy interventions and sustainable alternatives. \nLead Organsiation: Let’s be Nice to the Ocean \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/lets-be-nice-to-coral-reefs/
CATEGORIES:International Agenda
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ORGANIZER;CN="Let%E2%80%99s Be Nice to the Ocean":MAILTO:isabel@vardagroup.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240923T170554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173251Z
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SUMMARY:Actioning the Blue: A Caribbean 30x30 Vision for the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:A SIDS COP 16 Declaration of Action featuring a series of strong political messages to the international community from key Caribbean political leaders and champions that will boldly highlight the urgency of actioning political will to unlock new and innovative opportunities and financing to achieve progress toward GBF targets within the Caribbean region considering our vulnerabilities to the triple planetary crisis that includes biodiversity loss. \nA panel featuring finance experts\, high level political leaders\, donor governments\, financial institutions – including representatives from multilateral funds like the GEF\, GBF and GCF\, and proponents of innovative and sustainable financing mechanism such as conservation trust funds\, and regional and region-based implementing agencies exploring gaps\, challenges\, opportunities\, priorities and needs to address mitigating financing access challenges and catalyzing the unlocking of effective financing\, particularly addressing ways that SIDS can more effectively leverage the GBF. \nLead organisation: Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF) \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/actioning-blue-caribbean-30x30/
CATEGORIES:30x30
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Biodiversity Fund":MAILTO:fkyne@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240926T233216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173554Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling 30x30 Marine Planning through Subregional Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:Preserving the ecological integrity and connectivity of key marine ecosystems is essential to ensuring the long-term benefits the ocean provides to communities and countries. At the same time\, conservation efforts need to be equitably governed and integrated into wider seascapes while ensuring the sustainable use of resources is fully consistent with expected conservation outcomes and recognizing the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. To this end\, it is crucial to effectively conserve areas of particular importance for biodiversity\, ecosystem functions\, and services through networks of marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs). \nWith 20 years of existence\, the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) has progressed its joint marine conservation agenda with all four representing countries having already achieved 30% protection of their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). Such success showcases the effectiveness of regional intergovernmental platforms in effectively and collectively advancing national\, regional and global conservation targets. Conversely\, many MPAs in the Caribbean Biological Corridor (CBC) are coastal and small\, with the coverage and effectiveness of marine conservation networks in many countries falling short of the 30% target for their Exclusive Economic Zones\, with the sole exception of the Dominican Republic that recently have reached that goal of coverage in marine protection. This situation leaves large and important gaps in the conservation of key ocean ecosystems in this subregion\, particularly in remote\, deepsea areas. In this context\, achieving the 30×30 goal of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) poses a significant challenge\, especially for small island nations facing financial constraints. \nDespite their particular regional contexts\, countries in both regions need support creating enabling conditions for achieving and sustaining the effective conservation and equitable governance of 30% of their marine areas\, as this requires substantial resources\, including financial support\, qualified human resources\, technological transfer and development\, and the fostering of blue economy skills within communities in order to face common threats such as climate change\, illegal fishing\, and pollution\, which often exceed the capacity of individual governments to effectively address them. Effective conservation of marine biodiversity to meet the 30×30 target requires more than national efforts; it necessitates robust multinational planning\, coordination\, cooperation and exchange of lessons. Intergovernmental platforms like the Caribbean Biological Corridor (CBC) and the Tropical Eastern Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR)\, along with Regional Networks of MPA Managers\, play a crucial role in achieving the GBF targets\, specifically Target 3\, by facilitating collaboration\, resource sharing\, and coordinated action among nations through a South-South cooperation approach. \nThis event is co-organised with: \n\nThe government members of the Caribbean Biodiversity Corridor (CBC) (Cuba\, Haiti\, the Dominican Republic\, and Jamaica)\nTechnical secretariat of the intergovernmental platform of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR)\nWildlife Conservation Society (WCS)\nGlobal Network of MPA Networks/The Ocean Foundation\nthe Cartagena Convention/UNEP\nThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway\nOceans5\nThe Blue Nature Alliance\n\n  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF)
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/scaling-30x30-marine-planning-through-subregional-cooperation/
CATEGORIES:30x30
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ORGANIZER;CN="Caribbean Biodiversity Fund":MAILTO:fkyne@caribbeanbiodiversityfund.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
CREATED:20240920T164838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173352Z
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SUMMARY:Coral Restoration Techniques in Colombia: Join the #EcoRockstar Movement
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will begin with an introductory presentation\, followed by interactive activities demonstrating coral restoration techniques used in Colombia\, and conclude with a discussion. The introduction will highlight the opportunities Corales de Paz has created through citizen science\, positioning itself as a leader in promoting best practices in coral restoration and environmental education. We will introduce the Reef Repair and Reef Check EcoDiver programs\, showcasing how we’ve built a national network of “EcoRockstars” who are part of the global #GenerationRestoration movement. \nParticipants will then engage in hands-on activities at three stations. The first will focus on the rope coral nursery technique\, sharing management strategies and lessons from the Caribbean and Pacific regions. The second will feature our innovative partnership with Mars Sustainable Solutions\, demonstrating the first use of coral reef stars in Colombia as a nature-based restoration solution. Both stations will feature full-scale models to demonstrate each technique. The last station will cover monitoring and out planting methodologies essential for coral reef restoration. \nThe workshop will conclude with a discussion on the lessons learned from citizen science and restoration efforts\, encouraging attendees to participate in future coral conservation initiatives. \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF) 
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/coral-restoration-techniques-in-colombia-ecorockstar-movement/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corales de Paz":MAILTO:acaicedo@coralesdepaz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241031T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T120544
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SUMMARY:The Global Network of MPA Manager Networks\, supporting GBF implementation in coral reef MPAs
DESCRIPTION:The event will present the specific value that a Global Network of MPA Manager Networks may have for MPA managers in coral reef areas. \nTrough the activity of Regional Networks of MPA Managers\, Regional Institutions\, National MPA Agencies\, Conservation Trust Funds\, and Networks of Conservation Trust Funds operating in coral reef regions (all linked to the Global Network) the event will presente different examples on how strategic cooperation and learning exchanges\, from local to regional and global levels\, contributed to reinforce the partners capacities; and how their join efforts helped to raise awareness and build capacity for effective management of MPAs and resources mobilization. \nThe specific experiences from coral reef MPAs presented in the event will be a great example\, for MPA managers in any other ocean region\, about the strategic value of having a permanent global platform for exchanges of practitioners and their networks\, providing a strong capacity building framework for 30×30 and other GBF targets’ implementation. \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT AGENDA (.PDF)  \nDOWNLOAD THE EVENT SUMMARY (.PDF) 
URL:https://cop16forcoral.org/event/the-global-network-of-mpa-manager-networks-supporting-gbf-implementation-in-coral-reef-mpas/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Network of MPA Manager Networks":MAILTO:puricanals@gmail.com
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