Coral Triangle's Biodiversity under Threat
A report, titled ‘Coral Triangle at Risk: Fossil Fuel Threats and Impacts’, presented at the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on 26th October 2024 highlighted the severe dangers posed by fossil fuel expansion in the Coral Triangle, one of the world's most biodiverse marine regions.
Key Findings
- The Coral Triangle spans over 10 million square kilometers, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and other nations. It houses 76% of the world’s coral species and supports over 120 million people who rely on its resources.
- More than 100 offshore oil ....
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