Coral reef commitments are largely absent from national biodiversity and climate frameworks

Coral reefs, vital for ocean life and human well-being, are missing from most global climate and biodiversity plans, leaving a critical gap in efforts to protect nature.

SOLOMON ISLANDS Scientific report from the 2024 National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition

The Solomon Islands is advancing its pledge to protect 15% of its marine waters with a 2024 expedition that surveyed biodiversity across three key regions to guide future conservation.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA National Geographic Society Pristine Seas Expedition 2024

In 2024, National Geographic Pristine Seas partnered with Papua New Guinea to survey marine biodiversity in New Ireland and Manus Provinces, providing science to guide locally led marine protection.