ICRI - USA Turning the Tide for Coral Reefs

According to the International Coral Reef Initiative, "The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss have brought into stark relief the need for greater collaboration and action at the international level to conserve, manage, and restore coral reefs. Since its founding in 1994, the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has played a vital role in bringing together those dedicated to the conservation, management, and restoration of coral reefs worldwide: informing international efforts to conserve reef and associated ecosystems, providing both a forum for global advocacy on coral reefs and assisting managers of coral reefs at the national and local levels. ICRI works to build capacity among governments and policies, encourage best practices for sustainable reef management, and to raise awareness about the status, value and importance of coral reefs worldwide."

In their report, the ICRI offers their plan of action for 2021-2024. The main themes of the report include: Preparing for the Future: Promoting Resilient Coral Reefs Coral Reef Science and Oceanography: Advancing and Utilizing the Latest Science and Technology Local Threat Reduction: Integrating Response Planning Frameworks Diversity and Inclusion: Expanding the Coral Reef Community To read the full report, click: https://icriforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ICRI-PLAN-OF-ACTION-21-24-FINAL_Web.pdf