Engaging the community towards water management and the well-being of coral reef ecosystems
Coral Reef Restoration Alliance (CORALL)
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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#SDGAction51326
Description
The long-term goal of CORALL’s initiative for the period of 2023 to 2028 is to: Engage the community towards water management and the well-being of coral reef ecosystems.
Within a period of two years, CORALL intends to engage members of our local and international community to achieve the following short-term objectives:
1. Barbadians, visitors to the Caribbean, and students from abroad -- act with reference to updated educational materials created by CORALL specifically for them, on the topics of: (1) improving water quality by reducing pollution; (2) sustainable management and protection of coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts; and, (3) building effective partnerships to enhance the well-being of coral reef ecosystems; and,
2. Participants in CORALL’s activities and events demonstrate increased understanding of the issues pertaining to water management, the well-being of coral reef ecosystems – and the well-being of people whose lives depend on clean water and healthy coral reefs.
Implementation Methodologies for achieving these objectives include:
1. Creation and use of new educational materials including educators’ packages for teachers and camp counsellors, updated curricula for university students, and social media posts based on CORALL’s physical restoration and management of coral nurseries, emphasis on the Ridge to Reef approach, development of a Nature Interpretive Area within the Folkestone Marine Reserve; customization of existing materials such as the “People and Corals” package published by the Caribbean Conservation Association; and;
2. Activities such as fun quizzes, collective creation of artistic works, science-based investigations on biodiversity and threats to reefs; and other activities that demonstrate knowledge, experience and interest in topics pertaining to water management and the well-being of coral reef ecosystems and people.
Follow-up mechanisms include continued accountability to, and involvement of, CORALL’s members, trustees and sponsors; and, seeking and finding more support to continue the Alliance’s activities. We have learned, for example, that monitoring and evaluating, and subsequently reporting on the lessons learned from our activities, have helped to encourage greater understanding, co-operation, and support.
This initiative will continue to be governed under the laws of Barbados that pertain to permissions required by the regulatory authorities; accountability with respect to the constitution of the Alliance as a registered charity; and the voluntarism that is essential to the existence and functioning of the Alliance.
CORALL’s new initiatives pertaining to continued community engagement, and sharing of information, will directly accelerate implementation of SDG goals 6, 14 and 17, and indirectly accelerate others -- by actively involving participants, assessing, and demonstrating their level of knowledge and engagement, and gradually involving more members of the community so that they are intrigued and encouraged to participate in management of water and reefs. CORALL’s activities have already proved to have a ripple effect within the local and international communities.
Since inception of the Alliance in 2016, our membership has grown to more than 400 individuals and organisations … and we expect further growth during the next two years. Many CORALL members are actively involved in voluntarily scoping for coral nursery locations; populating nurseries with fragments of opportunity; and monitoring, maintaining, and outplanting restoration sites. Other members practice academic and citizens’ science by checking the reefs for biodiversity and signs of disease. These types of activities will continue during the next two years and beyond.
The Coral Reef Restoration Alliance (CORALL) also intends to establish a Nature Interpretive Area at Vauxhall Reef, within Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve, Barbados.
CORALL has received permission in principle from the regulatory authorities of the Government of Barbados who manage the park and reserve. Establishment of the Nature Interpretive Area will be accomplished within two years, given that all necessary permissions are granted.
We have already installed a successful Staghorn Coral Nursery at Vauxhall Reef within the recreational area of the marine reserve. This reef is biodiverse and scenic, and is currently in fair condition. We will scope and identify sites to outplant growing fragments from this coral nursery into the proposed Nature Interpretive Area, after which we will develop a Nature Interpretive Tour for visitors to Folkestone.
Development of the site and tour will entail the installation of signage and creation of educational materials. These signs and educational materials will build awareness and engage members of our local and international community.
In addition to CORALL’s physical restoration activities, and the development of the Nature Interpretive Area and Tour, we will continue to practice our ‘Ridge to Reef’ approach by participating in events and activities that are aimed towards increasing understanding of members of the public, and on building effective partnerships. We will continue to organise events such the Symposium on Coral Reef Ecosystems (2018), and the National Assembly hosted at UN House in Barbados (2019) – and will continue to contribute to events organised by others, such as Arborfest, coastal cleanups, and the Forum to formulate a National Plan for coral restoration.
We have begun to develop an educational program and will broaden that to add more games and activities, sessions, lesson plans and outreach materials. We will, for instance, refine our Coral Bingo game in collaboration with Harrison Kolij Environmental Club to include more culturally-appropriate and attractive elements; and design more assignments and snorkel trips for university students to conduct baseline studies, surveys and other research on water management and coastal conservation.
1. Members of CORALL including more than 400 individuals, and Atlantis Submarines; Organic Growers and Consumers Association; Barbados Divers Association; Cutters Restaurant; Harrison College Environmental Club; and McGill University Geography 496 Field Studies Excursion Program.
2. Government Agencies including Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU) and National Conservation Commission (NCC)
3. Educational entities including primary and secondary schools, children's environmental camps; and universities in Barbados, Canada and the USA
UN-sponsored video about CORALL called, “Corals in Living Color” at link https://youtu.be/enxpAs3lGyo
UN Podcast called, “Barbados and the Blue Economy; Restoring the Reef” at link https://news.un.org/en/audio/2022/06/1120882
CORALL Website at: CORALL Barbados –
CORALL Instagram posts on Website at CORALL Barbados (@corallbarbados) • Instagram photos and videos
CORALL posts on Facebook (20+) Facebook
CORALL Contacts via email: CORALLbarbados@gmail.com Susandotmahon@gmail.com
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
Goal 17
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
17.1
Strengthen domestic resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection
17.1.1
17.1.2
17.2
Developed countries to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of ODA/GNI to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries; ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries
17.2.1
17.3
Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources
17.3.1
Additional financial resources mobilized for developing countries from multiple sources
17.3.2
17.4
Assist developing countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress
17.4.1
17.5
Adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for least developed countries
17.5.1
Number of countries that adopt and implement investment promotion regimes for developing countries, including the least developed countries
17.6
Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism
17.6.1
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 inhabitants, by speed
17.7
Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed
17.7.1
Total amount of funding for developing countries to promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies
17.8
Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology
17.8.1
17.9
Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the Sustainable Development Goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation
17.9.1
Dollar value of financial and technical assistance (including through North-South, South‑South and triangular cooperation) committed to developing countries
17.10
Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda
17.10.1
17.11
Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020
17.11.1
Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports
17.12
Realize timely implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access
17.12.1
Weighted average tariffs faced by developing countries, least developed countries and small island developing States
17.13
Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence
17.13.1
17.14
Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development
17.14.1
17.15
Respect each country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development
17.15.1
17.16
Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in all countries, in particular developing countries
17.16.1
Number of countries reporting progress in multi-stakeholder development effectiveness monitoring frameworks that support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
17.17
Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships
17.17.1
Amount in United States dollars committed to public-private partnerships for infrastructure
17.18
By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts
17.18.1
Statistical capacity indicators
17.18.2
17.18.3
Number of countries with a national statistical plan that is fully funded and under implementation, by source of funding
17.19
By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries
17.19.1
17.19.2
Proportion of countries that (a) have conducted at least one population and housing census in the last 10 years; and (b) have achieved 100 per cent birth registration and 80 per cent death registration
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
| 14.2 | By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans |
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- Latin America and the Caribbean
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Members of the public, locally within Barbados; and, overseas
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Susan, President, CORALL