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 21 - 31 July 2024 in New Delhi, India.
The Committee agreed to adopt the draft decision from UNESCO released in June 2024.
The decision:
- recognises 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 1 February 2026
Australia is committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Climate change is biggest threat for reefs worldwide. 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.
We are supporting global efforts to protect all World Heritage properties from the impact of climate change.
We are a world-leader in Reef management and will continue to share our expertise with international partners, to protect more of what's precious, restore more of what's damaged, and manage nature for the future.
