Turning the Tide for Coral Reefs: The Coral Reef Breakthrough, Partnerships for People & Planet

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09/10/2025
14:30 - 15:10
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus , Hybride (sur site avec diffusion en direct)
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
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Headquarters
International Coral Reef Initiative logo
International Coral Reef Initiative
General Organization for Conservation of CoralReefs and Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS) logo
General Organization for Conservation of CoralReefs and Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS)
United Nations Capital Development Fund  logo
United Nations Capital Development Fund
Global Fund for Coral Reefs logo
Global Fund for Coral Reefs
United Nations logo
United Nations

Speaker

Speaker Khaled ASFAHANI

CEO of General Organization for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in The R, General Organization for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in The Red Sea

Speaker Peter Thomson

UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations

Speaker Minna EPPS

Director – Global Marine and Polar Programme, IUCN Secretariat

Host

Speaker Carol PHUA

Executive Director Strategy, Science and Partnerships, General Organisation for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea

Moderator

Speaker Carol PHUA

Executive Director Strategy, Science and Partnerships, General Organisation for Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the Red Sea