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The article discusses the urgent need for policy solutions to address the future of coral reefs in the face of climate change. It highlights the unprecedented degradation of coral reefs worldwide due to climate change and other anthropogenic stressors. The article emphasizes the importance of limiting carbon emissions and proposes unconventional interventions, such as restoration and adaptation, to build resilience in coral reef ecosystems. It also discusses the challenges and limitations of current policy frameworks and calls for the development of robust governance systems to support and assess innovation in coral reef conservation. The article specifically mentions the Great Barrier Reef as a case study and the need for policy decisions to balance uncertain risks with climate futures. [Extracted from the article]