Through a series of expert presentations, the webinar examined the climate drivers behind this year’s elevated bleaching risk, provided a global overview of the findings from the Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2025 report, and showcased practical examples of climate adaptation and reef resilience efforts from Indonesia and the Mesoamerican Reef. The session concluded with a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
View the recording and resources to learn more about climate-smart reef management.
Using PAME assessments to improve management of marine protected areas (MPAs). 30×30, EVIKA, METT-4.
Applying PAME to improve management effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs). PAME for 30×30 commitments.
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Recordings and resources now available.
To help address climate-related challenges, the Reef Resilience Network has developed new guidance on Climate-Smart Management Planning that integrates climate considerations into all aspects of MPA planning and decision-making.
By simplifying field data collection and analysis, MERMAID enhances workflow efficiency and enables rapid assessment of reef health. We invite you to view the recording and explore MERMAID, which now helps more than 2,000 scientists from 70+ organizations across 46 countries to collect, analyze, and act on coral reef data.
The discussion highlighted a key challenge: expanding MPAs has led to strained management capacity, funding limitations, and the critical need for capacity building to ensure effective conservation.
Speakers provided an overview of monitoring, control, surveillance, and enforcement, shared insights on practical MCS&E strategies, and discussed an application of these strategies in the Bahamas.
Speakers provided an overview of the MPA Finance Toolkit and share insights on practical steps managers can take to explore financing options for their own sites. Allen Cedras, Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), drew on his experience as a site-level manager and expertise in MPA financing to provide a real-world example of MPA financing in practice.
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Access the recording and resources, including A Guide for Integrated Conservation and Sanitation Programs and Approaches. This webinar is part of our ongoing Ocean Sewage Series.
Continue the conversations about wastewater management topics via the digital whiteboards
Topics included sustainable funding, creating marketable experiences, and education.
Best practices and resources for restoration implementation for tourism operators
Recently launched community-empowerment and environmental training program that helps address challenges to farming seaweed sustainably in Zanzibar
Sustainable seaweed aquaculture, when farmed well, can relieve pressure on wild stock fishery resources and provides numerous ecological, social, political, and economic benefits.
