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CORDAP talks at BBVA in Madrid

The event Acting on the Risk of Coral Reef Collapse took place on June 2, 2026, at the BBVA Foundation’s headquarters in Madrid, where CORDAP’s experts raised public awareness of the situation facing tropical and cold-water corals and of potential strategies to halt their decline.

Our 2025 Annual Report is out

Since 2023, CORDAP enabled 43 coral research projects involving more than 2,000 researchers from 663 institutions across 115 countries.

USD1.5 million to develop an AI-powered decision tool for coral reef conservation

CORDAP has launched a USD 1.5 million Call for Tenders to develop an AI-powered Decision Support System (DSS) designed to strengthen global coral reef conservation and restoration efforts.

Saudi Arabia advances Red Sea coral restoration through national training initiative

The course marks pilot phase of international “train-the-trainer” initiative to enhance coral restoration capacity worldwide.

New roadmap on coral diseases’ research fills the gaps and needs in the field

CORDAP released a complete roadmap that reviews the current state of knowledge about coral diseases, identifies critical gaps, and suggests paths to move forward in the combat against these diseases.

CORDAP publishes roadmap on enhancing capacity development in coral reef conservation and restoration in the Global South

CORDAP released a detailed roadmap focused on building regional capacity and supporting community-driven innovation in the Global South.

CORDAP scoping study: how land-based pollution and water quality affect corals

Coral conservation experts gathered at a CORDAP workshop in Fiji to discuss the actions needed to address land-based pollution and water quality issues in a way that contributes to efficient coral restoration.

The unexpected solutions to save coral reefs worldwide

CORDAP awards $1.5 million to 16 breakthrough solutions to save coral reefs through restoration projects.

Global coral research funding reopens — up to USD 1.5 million per project

PRESS RELEASE - September 1, 2025 CORDAP announces new funding call and celebrates 2024 awardees The G20 Coral Research and Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) has launched its fourth annual Coral Accelerator Program (CAP) funding call, offering up to...

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