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View all search resultsGreat Barrier Reef risks ‘in danger’ World Heritage listing
A report tasked by the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO said on Monday warming seas and agricultural pollution had put the reef at risk and that its resilience had been "substantially compromised".
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ustralia's Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, according to United Nations experts who warned the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
A report tasked by the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO said on Monday warming seas and agricultural pollution had put the reef at risk and that its resilience had been "substantially compromised".
The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's premier tourist drawcards and putting it on the in-danger list could substantially tarnish its allure for international visitors.
UNESCO considered listing the reef after a damning report in 2021 but held off following intense lobbying from Australia's previous conservative government.
It first raised the alarm about the reef's deterioration in 2010.
The Australian Marine Conservation Society said the reef supported 60,000 jobs and generated A$6 billion (US$4 billion) in revenue every year.
Australian Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek acknowledged the reef was under threat but said putting it on UNESCO's "World Heritage in Danger" list would be a step too far.
