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Timeline

Welcome to the interactive timeline of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). Over the past three decades, ICRI has been at the forefront of global efforts to protect and conserve coral reefs, the vibrant ecosystems that support marine biodiversity and livelihoods around the world.

Join us on our journey through time as we highlight some key milestones, achievements, and initiatives that have shaped coral reef conservation since ICRI’s inception. Each moment captured in this timeline reflects the dedication and collaboration of individuals and organisations united in the mission to safeguard our planet’s invaluable coral reef ecosystems. Explore, learn, and be inspired by the remarkable progress made since 1994 #ForCoral, and join us in ICRI’s commitment to ensure a sustainable future for coral reefs and the communities that depend on them.
1994
Creation of ICRI

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1995
Creation of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)

GCRMN website
+ Release of the First Call to Action
+ Framework for Action

1998
The first International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium (ITMEMS1)

The first ITMEMS, held in Townsville Australia
+ Release of the first GCRMN report
+ Release of the Renewed Call to action 
+ The second GCRMN Report

1999
Creation of the French Coral Reef Initiative (IFRECOR)

Ifrecor.fr

1994

Creation of ICRI

1995

Creation of the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN)

GCRMN website + Release of the First Call to Action and Framework for Action
1998

The first International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium (ITMEMS1)

The first ITMEMS, held in Townsville Australia + Release of the first GCRMN report + Release of the Renewed Call to action  + The second GCRMN Report
1999

Creation of the French Coral Reef Initiative (IFRECOR)

Ifrecor.fr

2000

2nd GCRMN Report 

2001

The first time ICRI is co-chaired

Philippines and Sweden

2002

3rd GCRMN Report 

2003

2nd International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium, ITMEMS 2

2004

4th GCRMN Report 

2005

Release of status of coral reefs in Tsunami affected countries

2006

3rd International Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management Symposium, ITMEMS 3

2008

2nd International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2008) 

ICRI designated 2008 as the second International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 

+ 5th GCRMN report 

2009

First Coral Reef event held at UNFCCC

2011

Good coastal management practices in the Pacific

Release of Good coastal management practices in the Pacific : experiences from the field 

+ ITMEMS 4

2012

Release of Invasive Lionfish: A Guide to Control and Management

2013

Release of the “Continuing Call to Action” and “Framework for Action 2013”

2016

UNEA Resolution 2/12

UNEA Resolution 2/12 on sustainable coral reefs management
2017

Innovations for Coral Reef

Release of Innovations for coral reef finance 

+ ICRI nominated co-chair of the COA Coral Reefs / Coral reef life declaration

2019

UNEA Resolution 4/13

UNEA Resolution 4/13 on sustainable coral reefs management

+ Launch of #ForCoral campaign

2020

Status of Coral Reefs of the World Report

2021

The first ICRI General Meeting held online

2023

The first ICRI Listening Session

The first ICRI Listening Session to incorporate Indigenous and Local Knowledge

+ First ICRI Youth Panel, 

+ Launch of the Coral Reef Breakthrough

2024

30 Years In Partnership #ForCoral

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