Great Barrier Reef
Survey Report
Australians, climate action and the Great Barrier Reef
The National Climate Action Survey is the first representative nationwide survey asking about experiences with the Reef, emotions about climate change related damage to the Reef, and other threats to the Reef. This report presents these results, providing insight into Australians, their nature super star and climate threats.
Report
At what cost? Safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef’s role in Australia's economy
This report estimates the economic contribution of the Great Barrier Reef in 2023–24 and estimates the future economic dividend to the Great Barrier Reef region from limiting climate change and adaptation actions. It values the reef at $95 billion across economic, social and cultural dimensions; contributing $9 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
Report
Understanding climate threats to the Great Barrier Reef
This report examines how ocean warming, acidification and more frequent extreme weather events are affecting the Great Barrier Reef’s health and the risks to its unique ecosystems in an increasingly warming climate. The report argues urgent action worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the increase of global warming is essential to keep open...
Briefing paper
The Great Barrier Reef: a chronology of key events, policies and programs
This chronology provides a timeline of key policies and programs, as well as other key events and developments, concerning the protection and conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
Briefing paper
Underwater bushfire: vibrant Great Barrier Reef fading to a shadow of its former glory
This briefing paper provides an update of what’s unfolding on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, situates this event in the broader context of ongoing change to the climate and oceans, and explains how we can do more to better protect the reef.