Prince Charles gives speech at a meeting for for International Year of the Reef 2018

The transcript discusses the critical state of the world's coral reefs and the urgent need for global and local efforts to protect them. It highlights international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as local management measures to enhance reef resilience. The International Year of the Reef is seen as a catalyst for unprecedented global collaboration to tackle this issue.

What is the potential consequence of failing to protect coral reefs?

• Enhanced economic growth

• Improved climate conditions

• Loss of species supporting future generations

• Increased biodiversity

Which global agreement is mentioned as providing hope for coral reefs?

• Geneva Convention

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Kyoto Protocol

What is the main goal of the global commitment discussed in the second section?

• To promote industrial growth

• To limit warming to a tolerable level for coral reefs

• To increase ocean temperatures

• To eliminate all greenhouse gases

What local measures can help coral reefs recover after bleaching events?

• Improving resilience through management

• Building more coastal resorts

• Increasing fishing activities

• Reducing water salinity

What was designated as the International Year of the Reef?

• 2016

• 2019

• 2017

• 2018