Securing Coral Reefs: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals in the Anthropocene

Susmita Moitra
Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, West Bengal, India.
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Aloke Saha
Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani 741235, Nadia, W.B., India.
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Sudipa Mukherjee Sanyal
Hingnara Anchal Public Institution, Ballabhpur, Chakdaha, Nadia 741223, West Bengal.

Madhuban Datta
Department of Zoology, Nabadwip Vidyasagar College, Nabadwip, Nadia 741302, W.B., India.
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Published online: 17th December, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2023.e02.030

Keywords: Coral reef conservation, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Anthropocene, Ecosystem, Biodiversity.

Abstract:

Amidst escalating threats to coral reefs during the Anthropocene era, an urgent call emerges for a holistic strategy that seamlessly integrates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring the conservation and sustainable development of these vital ecosystems. Employing an interdisciplinary lens, this chapter delves into the current state of coral reefs, shedding light on the critical need for immediate action. The study emphasizes the transformative potential of SDGs as a guiding framework for policies and initiatives aimed at fortifying resilient ecosystems and uplifting the communities intricately tied to coral reef ecosystems. Drawing on diverse case studies and successful conservation models, this chapter discerns key strategies essential for realizing SDGs in the intricate context of coral reefs. The synthesis of ecological and socio-economic perspectives contributes to a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities entwined in securing the sustainability of coral reefs within the Anthropocene. The study underscores the imperativeness of collaborative efforts, innovative solutions, and policy coherence to effectively navigate the intricate issues surrounding coral reefs, offering a blueprint for the integration of SDGs into practical conservation and sustainable development initiatives. As coral reefs teeter on the brink of irreversible decline, this research advocates for a comprehensive and dynamic approach that transcends disciplinary boundaries, promoting the vitality of these ecosystems and the well-being of the communities reliant upon them.

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Susmita Moitra, Aloke Saha, Sudipa Mukherjee Sanyal, Madhuban Datta (2023). Securing Coral Reefs: Integrating Sustainable Development Goals in the Anthropocene. © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Shubhadeep Roychoudhury, Tanmay Sanyal, Koushik Sen & Sudipa Mukherjee Sanyal (eds.), A Basic Overview of Environment and Sustainable Development [Volume: 2], pp. 478-505. ISBN: 978-81-962683-8-1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2023.e02.030

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