Coral Reefs - A Canary in the Coal-Mine for the Anthropocene

Explore the critical role of coral reefs as indicators of global environmental changes in this comprehensive lecture by David Obura, Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa. Delve into the Western Indian Ocean's coral reef ecosystems, examining their current status, future prospects under climate change, and broader implications for global sustainability. Learn about the challenges facing these diverse marine habitats and their importance to coastal economies and communities. Discover how coral reefs serve as a microcosm for larger planetary changes and what their condition reveals about the Anthropocene era. Gain insights into local and global sustainability efforts, including the Sustainable Development Goals and recent biodiversity targets, as Obura connects coral reef conservation to wider environmental and policy concerns. Benefit from Obura's extensive research on coral reef resilience, biogeography, and climate change impacts, as well as his experience in integrating conservation and development across various scales.