Most reefs in the Pacific are expected to experience severe coral bleaching conditions at least twice per decade by the 2030s, with severe bleaching expected annually by the 2040s. Despite being the most vulnerable to climate change, Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) remain the most underfunded and least equipped to respond and adapt to climate impacts.
In response, PICTs have united under the 2030 Pacific Coral Reef Action Plan (PACRAP) — a shared, region-wide strategy to protect, restore and adapt coral reef systems. Despite this strong foundation and growing interest, current efforts remain fragmented, underfunded, and too small in scale to match the urgency of the climate crisis.
Original Article: Resilient Reefs Pasifika
