Here is what the page “96% of Coral Reefs Face Collapse by 2075, UN Advisers Warn” contains. An assessment by United Nations nature advisers warns that almost every shallow-water coral reef on Earth, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef, faces a high risk of ecosystem collapse before 2075 due to global heating. The report found that 24% of reefs across more than 80 countries are already critically endangered, but when projected climate impacts are factored in, that figure rises to 96%. Scientists say the findings should serve as a 'wake-up call' for urgent action.
Coral reefs support immense biodiversity and provide food and livelihoods for millions, making their loss a global crisis. The assessment highlights the need for aggressive emissions cuts to limit warming and protect these vital ecosystems. Without rapid intervention, the world risks losing most of its reefs within decades. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.