Reef Renaissance: Scaling Coral Restoration Through Innovation, Hospitality, and Urban Regeneration

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11/10/2025
12:00 - 13:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR , Morning
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies

Why attend

This session unites leaders in coral restoration, regenerative tourism, and ocean innovation to showcase partnerships and technologies accelerating reef recovery. Audience: conservation and restoration experts, urban planners, hospitality leaders, blue economy investors, NGOs, and policymakers seeking scalable, cross-sector solutions for climate-resilient marine regeneration.

Session Description

Coral reefs are disappearing at an unprecedented rate, yet they remain vital to coastal resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods. This panel explores how disruptive technologies, regenerative design, and hospitality-led stewardship can be harnessed to restore reef ecosystems at scale.

Through the lens of Ocean Revive’s Reef Estate™ model, Dubai Reef visionary urban-marine integration, and Jumeirah’s leadership in biodiversity restoration in the tourism sector, speakers will discuss scalable innovations, financing models, and real-world case studies from the Gulf region and beyond. The session will also spotlight opportunities for cities, resorts, and developers to become frontline actors in ocean regeneration.
Organised by
ICRI & General Organization for Conservation of CoralReefs & Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS)

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