09/10/2025
14:00 - 14:40
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nex
Session avec interprétation
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Coral reefs are among the most climate-vulnerable ecosystems on Earth, yet they sustain close to a billion people through food security, coastal protection, and livelihoods. This session brings together global leaders at the front line of this battle & how the Coral Reef Breakthrough is uniting us for global action.
Description de la séance
This high-level panel convened by the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) will highlight coral reefs as frontline ecosystems at the intersection of nature, climate, and people. Speakers will share progress and commitments under the Coral Reef Breakthrough, including international diplomacy, innovative finance, and scientific cooperation. The session will feature:• Ambassador Peter Thomson, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean
• Dr. Khaled Asfahani, Chair of ICRI & CEO of SHAMS
• Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Executive Secretary, United Nations Capital Development Fund
Speaker
Central Stage - Nature-Climate-People Nexus