On September 25, 2024, world leaders, experts, and stakeholders gathered at the United Nations in New York for a pivotal High-Level Plenary Meeting on Sea Level Rise (SLR). The meeting was convened in response to the growing existential threat posed by sea level rise, a direct consequence of climate change and the rapid melting of polar ice caps. As the world faces this increasingly pressing issue, the meeting highlighted several key points that the international community must address. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation participated as a credentialed observer at the meeting, thanks to a nomination from the Saudi Green Building Forum. This reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels.
Connecting Ecosystems, Connecting People: How a Collaboration Brought Seagrass into the Spotlight
In marine ecology, we often think about ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds as separate, distinct places. But much like the human body, these ecosystems are interconnected—each system plays a vital role in supporting the health of the others and the communities that depend on them. When we understand these connections, we start to see the bigger picture…
