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Harmful investments outpace nature protection by 30 to 1 – new UNEP report
For every US$1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends US$30 on destroying it.
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Jun 26, 2026Mohammad Al-Tawaha
# Three-Day Technical Programme Showcases Scientific Cooperation under the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Project in Aqaba
# Three-Day Technical Programme Showcases Scientific Cooperation under the Global Fund for Coral Reefs Project in Aqaba
  • GFCR
  • Policy
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Jun 19, 2026Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara
Indonesia Updates National Coral and Seagrass Map to Strengthen Marine Conservation and Climate Action
Indonesia’s updated National Coral Reef and Seagrass Map 2025 provides a high-resolution scientific baseline to strengthen marine conservation.
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Advancing Sustainable Financing for Marine Conservation in Derawan MPA
Derawan MPA is a Coral Triangle marine biodiversity hotspot where sustainable financing is being developed to strengthen long-term conservation.
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Jun 17, 2026UNDP Arabic
The Fisherman, the Scientist,and the Diver
Three stories. One reef. A shared future for Egypt’s Red Sea.
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Jun 07, 2026GFCR & Egyptian Red Sea Initiative (ERSI)
Egypt, UNDP and GFCR launches the Egyptian Red Sea Initiative (ERSI) to advance coral reef conservation and sustainable blue economy development
ERSI is a flagship partnership led by the Government of Egypt, UNDP, and GFCR, aimed at conserving Egypt’s globally significant Red Sea coral reef ecosystems
  • Press Release
  • GFCR
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May 28, 2026Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas
High-level UK Delegation Visit Blue Alliance & COAST Facility in the Philippines
A high-level UK delegation went to see how innovative finance & community-led enterprise are strengthening marine protection & coastal livelihoods
  • GFCR
  • Article
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May 21, 2026Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Strengthening Coral Reef Monitoring Capacities in the Gulf of Aqaba
Aqaba Marine Reserve recently hosted a five-day “Coral Reef Monitoring Training” programme
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  • Brochure
  • Training course
  • Press Release
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May 21, 2026UNDP
A Mangrove Retreat Shapes the Future of Sustainable Tourism in Milne Bay
Nuli Sapi Retreat offers more than just a place to stay, but a glimpse into how tourism, conservation, and community can thrive together.
  • GFCR
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May 20, 2026UNDP
Empowering Coastal Communities Through Sustainable Fisheries in Milne Bay
In the coastal waters of Milne Bay Province, fishing is not just an economic activity, it is the foundation of community life.
  • GFCR
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May 14, 2026Mohammad Al-Tawaha
Aqaba Hosts Validation Workshop for the Final Draft of the National Blue Economy Strategy
A national validation workshop reviewing Jordan’s final draft National Blue Economy Strategy to support sustainable marine and coastal development in Aqaba.
  • GFCR
  • Policy
  • Brochure
  • Press Release
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May 13, 2026UNDP
Community Businesses Drive Milne Bay’s Blue Economy
UNDP is providing small grants and technical assistance and grants to blue businesses in Papua New Guinea’s Milne Bay Province.
  • GFCR
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