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CORDAP scoping study: filling knowledge gaps in coral disease research

Coral conservation experts gathered at a CORDAP workshop in Puerto Morelos, Mexico to discuss the gaps and needs in coral disease research, with the goal of drafting a roadmap to help advance this research field, develop guidelines to prevent disease spread, and...

CORDAP releases a roadmap for research and technology to help conserve cold-water corals

Conservation and restoration of cold-water corals: a roadmap for future research CORDAP has released a roadmap setting out the knowledge gaps and the key research priorities and technological developments needed, to ensure effective protection and restoration of...

New web series “To the Rescue of Corals” unveils the future of coral conservation and restoration

PRESS RELEASE - September 6, 2024 Two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost due to human activity and more than 60% of the remaining coral reefs could disappear in the next 10-15 years if no actions are taken. The world’s corals are facing...

CORDAP announces USD$8.5 million for new call and celebrates CAP 2023 Awards

PRESS RELEASE - September 2, 2024 Call for proposals now open for CORDAP’s Coral Accelerator Program 2024 The G20 Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) is pleased to announce the launch of its third funding call, the Coral Accelerator...

CORDAP and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation partner to advance coral restoration education

The G20 CORDAP and the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (KSLOF) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities to upscale coral restoration education. The formal agreement was signed by HRH Princess Hala bint...

Coral bleaching: what is it and what is CORDAP doing to confront it?

The planet is experiencing the fourth global coral bleaching event on record. We explore what coral bleaching is, why it presents a major problem for reef restoration efforts, and how CORDAP is helping to supporting research on potential solutions. NOAA and ICRI...

Scoping Studies: CORDAP to increase capacity for coral conservation in the Global South

Coral conservation experts gathered at a CORDAP-hosted workshop in Mombasa, Kenya to discuss barriers to coral conservation in developing countries, with the goal of drafting a roadmap to help overcome them. Over half of the world’s coral reefs are found within six...

Driving action for corals at the UN Ocean Decade Conference

As part of our mission to deliver the science we need, to support the coral ecosystems we want, CORDAP will participate in the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, April 10-12 2024. As the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030 moves...

CORDAP at Monaco Ocean Week

At the occasion of the Monaco Ocean Week, ICRI, in collaboration with CORDAP, the UN Global Fund for Coral Reefs, and the UN High-Level Climate Champions, will showcase solutions to implement the Coral Reef Breakthrough at the event "Implementing the Coral Reef...

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