Lifelines of the Pacific: Coral Reefs, Sovereignty, and Survival brings together Ambassador Jane Waetara from the Solomon Islands and Sam Teicher, CEO of Coral Vita, for a focused fireside chat on the vital role coral reefs play in the environmental, economic, and national security of island nations; highlighted by the recent discovery of the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands, the discussion will examine what is at stake as reefs face growing threats, how their decline impacts food security, coastal protection, and livelihoods, and what scalable solutions—from restoration to innovative financing—can help protect these ecosystems as a cornerstone of resilience, sovereignty, and sustainable prosperity.