Protecting Reefs, Protects People

Working across six countries to protect the coral reefs most likely to survive climate change β€” and the communities that depend on them.

Coral reefs are in crisis. We're working to save them.

Coral reef ecosystems worldwide are under threat from climate change and human activity. The GEF 7 Coral Reef Rescue Project is working across six countries to protect climate refuge coral reefs — the reefs most likely to survive and help restore others in a changing world.

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The Coral Reef Rescue: Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is focused on safeguarding globally significant climate resilient coral reefs in six countries :Fiji, IndonesiaMadagascarPhilippinesSolomon Islands and Tanzania.

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

Through an inclusive and integrated approach, the GEF CRR 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’. 

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Recent news

World Ocean Day 2026: Free Online Courses and Global Action for Coral Reef Co...
25 May 2026
This World Ocean Day, discover free online coral reef conservation courses and updates from the GEF 7 Coral Reef Rescue Project across Fiji, Indonesia, Madagascar, Philippines, Solomon Islands and ...
Advancing Coral Reef Protection Through National Coordination in Indonesia 
22 May 2026
National Coral Reef Hub Meeting Charts a Collaborative Path for Climate-Resilient Reef Protection
Resilient Coral Reefs, Resilient Communities
16 May 2026
Coral Reef Rescue Project Officially Launches in Palawan Biosphere Reserve, Philippines

            

Project Year 3 is Underway!

The GEF 7 Coral Reef Rescue Project is starting to make waves!  In six countries, we are taking a deep dive into:

•  Capacity strengthening for coral reef conservation

•  Establishing inclusive governance and planning        processes which address local threats to coral resilient reefs

•  Supporting the alignment of co-finance and investment opportunities that support coral reef conservation

•  Communicating awareness of the significance of climate resilient reefs to ensure their survival.