This meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) will address the degradation of coral reefs and related ecosystems around the world, including discussion of the status of coral reefs; the impacts of climate change on coral reefs; coral bleaching; and initiatives in the Indian Ocean region. The event marks the first meeting since France and Madagascar replaced Japan and Thailand as co-chairs of the ICRI Secretariat, on 1 June 2016. The event is expected to bring together governments, international organizations, scientific bodies and civil society.  

dates: 2-4 November 2016  
location: Paris, Ile-De-France, France  
contact: Francis Staub (France) or Rijasoa Fanazava (Madagascar)  
e-mail: fstaub@icriforum.org  
www: http://www.icriforum.org/