GEF-7 Coral Reef Rescue Project - Free Online Learning Courses
Threatened by human activities and climate change, coral reefs are facing unprecedented challenges. Without urgent action, we risk losing them within our lifetime. To protect and restore these vital ecosystems, we must work together—locally, regionally, and globally—by building strong networks of committed stakeholders, sharing lessons learned, and scaling up effective solutions.
The coral reef conservation courses below are designed to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, strengthening capacity and promoting vital knowledge sharing across our six target countries and beyond. Rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions, these courses provide adaptable tools that learners can implement in their specific contexts, ensuring meaningful and lasting impact.
Download our flyer for all of our coral reef online courses.
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CRRI101x Coral Reefs: Introduction to Challenges and SolutionsFind out more about CRRI101x & enroll! Tropical coral reefs support a quarter of all marine species and provide food and income for millions of people worldwide. This course explores the ecological and social dynamics of these vital ecosystems, the threats they face, and the urgent need for conservation. By the end of this course, you'll learn key principles for designing effective solutions to protect coral reefs. This course is introductory level and will interest anyone keen to learn more about coral reefs, the threats they are facing and steps that can be taken to conserve these magical habitats. Join us and make a difference! |
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CRRI102x Coral Reefs: Data and MonitoringFind out more about CRRI102x & enroll! Effective conservation and climate resilience rely on strong data and monitoring systems. This course explores key principles of data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support evidence-based decision-making for coastal and marine ecosystems. Integrating traditional and local knowledge with scientific data, this course is designed for NGO staff, government workers, natural resource managers, fishers and anyone interested monitoring the health of coral reefs and evidence based decision making. This interactive course explores practical tools and approaches for monitoring ecosystem health, tracking changes over time, and ultimately informing adaptive management. Join us to strengthen your monitoring skills and enhance coral reef resilience efforts! |
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CRRI103x Coral Reefs: Sustainable Blue EconomyFind out more about CRRI103x & enroll! Climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource overuse threaten ocean and coral reef ecosystems. This course explores how shifting to a sustainable blue economy—economic activities linked to the ocean and coast—can help address these challenges. Focusing on coral reefs and coastal communities, you’ll analyze risks and opportunities in your own context using interactive tools and exercises. Rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, this course fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing to explore what works in different contexts. Designed for a broad audience, including government, civil society, academia, and private sector professionals, it offers tailored learning pathways based on your background in economics and sustainability. Join us to explore how economic transformation can drive coral reef conservation! |
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CRRI104x Coral Reefs: Climate Resilient CommunitiesFind out more about CRRI104x & enroll! Coastal communities face growing risks from climate change, but strengthening resilience starts with understanding local vulnerabilities and strengths. This course developed in collaboration with CARE International guides you through CARE’s Climate Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis (CVCA) process, equipping you with practical tools to assess your community’s climate risks. This information can then be used in a number of ways from using it is a basis for developing a community adaptation plan, for planning advocacy and awareness raising activities or for designing projects or programs, just to name a few. Designed for anyone wishing to better understand their own community’s vulnerabilities and strengths, it may be particularly useful NGO staff, government workers, and community leaders. This interactive course fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing to support more resilient coastal communities. Join us and take the first step toward climate adaptation solutions tailored to your local context! |
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All Coral Reef Course VideosAccess a playlist of all the course videos here. |
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Other Learning Resources Watch this CRRI webinar with Chris Wagner, a Sustainable Finance expert. In this webinar he explores how to guide investors and entrepreneus within the reef positive solutions space. |
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