​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 26^th 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 ....