UNESCO’s Draft Decision on Great Barrier Reef Conversation Released

UNESCO has released the final decision on the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef. 

The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (46COM) was held July 21-31, 2024, in New Delhi, India. 

The Committee agreed to adopt the draft decision from UNESCO released in June 2024. 

The decision: 

  • recognizes the increased action Australia is taking to protect the Reef 
  • requests Australia to report back to the Committee next year, with an update on progress on its actions to protect and manage the Reef
  • requests Australia to provide a State of Conservation report by February 1, 2026

Australia is committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Climate change is the biggest threat for reefs worldwide, and most World Heritage properties are also vulnerable to climate change.

Australia is delivering an ambitious environment and climate agenda, at home and abroad, to achieve a net-zero and nature-positive world. They are supporting global efforts to protect all World Heritage properties from the impact of climate change. 

Australia is a world-leader in Reef management and will continue to share their expertise with international partners, to protect more of what’s precious, restore more of what’s damaged, and manage nature for the future. 

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