Integrated and coordinated approaches for coral reefs and associated ecosystems (mangroves and seagrass beds) conservation, restoration, and climate mitigation and adaptation

Objectives: The grant aims to protect and restore coral reefs and associated ecosystems like mangroves and seagrass beds, enhancing their resilience and ecological connections. The research focuses on nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation, integrating traditional knowledge and science for effective management and restoration. Outcomes include improved ecosystem resilience, management guidelines, and international cooperation to reduce intervention fragmentation, especially in vulnerable regions such as EU outermost territories, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), Least Developed Countries, and Small Island Developing States.