UN panel wants Great Barrier Reef on ‘in danger’ list due to climate change

Canberra has lobbied for years to keep the reef — which contributes A$6.4bn to the economy — off the endangered list as it could lead to losing the heritage status, taking some shine off its attraction for tourists.

Last year, Australia dodged an “in danger” listing for the reef after heavy lobbying by the previous government led Unesco to postpone a decision to this year. “We'll clearly make the point to Unesco that there is no need to single the Great Barrier Reef out in this way,” Plibersek said during a media briefing.

Australia's recently elected Labor government has pledged to spend A$1.2bn in coming years to protect the reef. The parliament in September passed a legislation for net zero emissions by 2050.

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