CORDAP’s permanent governance structure

Officers

CHAIR
Dr. Osama Faqeeha
Deputy Minister of
Environment
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
Saudi Arabia

VICE-CHAIR
Jennifer Koss
Director
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
United States

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Prof. Carlos M. Duarte
Distinguished Professor
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Saudi Arabia
Organization
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CORDAP members
in brief
Membershio Type | Decision making? | Who qualifies? |
Founding members | Yes (consensus- | Any G-20 nation |
Invited members | Yes (consensus- | Any non-G20 nation committed to coral reef conservation and restoration and willing to contribute to the Platform |
Supporting members | No (advisory) | Any inter-governmental or non-governmental organization that provides funding or in-kind contributions—including essential expertise—to support the Platform |
Observer and Advisory | No (advisory) | Any individual or organization committed to coral reef conservation and restoration |
Executive Director | No (advisory) | Responsible for the operations of the CN |
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