Uniting for The Protection of Egypt's Great Fringing Reef
Due to the global value of the Great Fringing Reef as a coral refuge, protection could be a global task
The Hope for Future Reef Recovery
World's Hope
The Great Fringing Reef of the Red Sea could be one of the last refuges for coral reefs worldwide shining as a glimmer of hope for future reef recovery.
Climate-tolerant
the Northern Red Sea in Egypt are particularly unique, having been identified as some of the most climate-tolerant in the world.
High Global Value
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Prof. Mahmoud Hanafy
The Great Fringing Reef of the Red Sea could be one of the last refuges for coral reefs worldwide shining as a glimmer of hope for future reef recovery. If we can save these reefs then there is some hope that we can still prevent a biodiversity crisis – not just in the ocean, but for the planet as a whole.
COP27 Campaigning
Campaigning for the protection of one of the world’s most important reefs.
In COP27, the Egyptian NGO HEPCA teamed up with UNEP, Ocean Agency, Lewis Pugh Foundation to:
1) Raise awareness about the reef and its importance,
2) Get the reef recognized as a Mission Blue Hope Spot
3) Campaign for its protection, and
4) Use it to inspire climate action at COP27 with Singer Songwriter and UNEP Goodwill Ambassador, Ellie Goulding.