Session 27: Prioritising Coral reefs in the Post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Description:

The Pacific region is by far the largest in terms of surface and is characterized by coral reefs found only around oceanic islands making the region unique. The Pacific region includes more than 25,000 islands. The tropical Pacific region supports approximately 27% (about 66,000 km2) of the total global area of coral reefs. Coral reefs are in integral part of the Pacific culture and provide crucial food resources (25-100% of dietary protein) among many other socio-economic benefits

Display date:

2020

Location:

Pacific Region

Collections:

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Publisher:

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Content partner:

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

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