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Great Barrier Reef

Report

At what cost? Safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef’s role in Australia's economy

Peter Limerick, Pradeep Philip, Emily Buckley, Morgan Richards

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.
Strategy

Reef 2050 wetlands strategy


The Australian and Queensland Governments have released this strategy document. It outlines plans for wetland science, planning, coordination and management in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
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