4th mass coral bleaching affects 77% of world's reefs at COP16, UN fund aims to raise $3B for conservation by 2030.

The United Nations convened an emergency session at the COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia to address the fourth mass coral bleaching event, which has affected 77% of the world’s reefs due to climate change. This event poses a significant threat to vital ecosystems that support marine life and human livelihoods. Four nations pledged around $30 million to a UN fund aimed at raising $3 billion by 2030 for coral conservation, urging further commitments ahead of the next ocean conference.

October 30, 2024
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