Angeline Chen Delivers Keynote at Verge Climate Conference

Global Coralition is proud to share that Co-Founder Angeline Chen was the keynote speaker at the prestigious Verge Climate Conference, a leading global event that brings together innovators, business leaders, scientists, policymakers, and changemakers dedicated to accelerating climate solutions.

A Powerful Platform for Ocean Advocacy

Held annually, the Verge Climate Conference is one of the most influential gatherings in the climate space, spotlighting the most urgent challenges — and the most promising opportunities — in the fight for a sustainable future. This year’s event featured themes spanning clean energy, circular economy, carbon removal, regenerative food systems, and ocean health.

Angeline’s keynote speech was a highlight of the conference, offering a compelling exploration of art, community, and nature-based solutions in coral reef restoration. Drawing on her work with Global Coralition’s groundbreaking projects — Angeline shared how creative approaches can mobilize action, deepen community engagement, and bring new audiences into climate solutions.

Elevating the Oceans on the Global Climate Stage

Angeline’s address sparked conversations throughout the conference on how ocean-based solutions can — and must — be part of the broader climate strategy. She called on leaders across sectors to invest in blue carbon ecosystems like coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses, highlighting that these nature-based solutions not only capture carbon but also protect vulnerable communities.

“The future of our planet is blue as much as it is green. To heal the Earth, we must heal our oceans — and we can only do that together,” Angeline told attendees during her speech.