Coral reefs worldwide are in crisis. Rising ocean temperatures, pollution and unsustainable fishing are placing immense pressure on reef ecosystems. Some reefs, however, are demonstrating greater resilience to climate change. The Coral Reef Rescue project is working across six countries to help conserve these resilient reefs. 

Who is involved

By working with governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and conservation partners, the CRR Project aims to strengthen stewardship of these climate-resilient reefs so we can help protect biodiversity, support sustainable livelihoods and build resilience for the future.

Where we work

Working in partnership with national governments and technical partners, the project is active in six countries Fiji, Indonesia, Madagascar, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands and Tanzania  spanning the Pacific, the Coral Triangle and the Western Indian Ocean. Read the latest project news to learn more. 

Our goal is to strengthen long-term capacity for coral reef conservation by supporting inclusive governance, mobilising investment, and increasing understanding of the importance of climate-resilient reefs.

Together, these efforts help safeguard biodiversity while supporting the people and communities whose cultures, livelihoods and futures are closely connected to healthy coral reef ecosystems. Find out more about each country's journey so far. 

Fiji → Indonesia → Madagascar → Philippines → Solomon Islands → Tanzania →

Sign up for our free Online Coral Reef Courses 

Learn about coral reef conservation with four free, self-paced online courses developed by the University of Queensland. Course materials are available in English, Bahasa Indonesia and French, with a free Certificate of Completion for every course.

Explore the Coral Reef Rescue Portal

Explore over 70 coral reef datasets and resources in one searchable platform, built to support conservation planning across all six project countries.

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Through an inclusive and integrated approach, the GEF Coral Reef Rescue project will:

'build capacity and solutions that ensure the long-term survival of climate refuge coral reef ecosystems to conserve their biodiversity and support the blue economies and communities that depend on them’.