CoralCarib: Pioneering a new strategic approach for conserving and restoring Caribbean coral reef ecosystems that targets Climate Resilient Refuges

Live coral cover in the Caribbean has declined by 60% in recent decades due to a combination of global and local threats. The degradation of coral reef ecosystems threatens the region's population, as local economies are highly dependent on healthy reefs, which provide more than €0.85 million per km2 in critical ecosystem goods and services. . This project will pioneer a new strategic approach centered on the Coral Climate Refugia, with activities designed to protect, restore and sustainably use coral reefs with high potential to survive future climate shocks. Major activities include effective management of marine areas, reduction of threats to reefs, coral restoration using advanced technologies, promotion of sustainable livelihoods, and a variety of activities that scale to achieve impacts across the region.