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Australian govt welcomes UNESCO’s proposal to class Great Barrier Reef as ‘not in danger’

Published 13:15 on July 6, 2026 / Last updated at 13:15 on July 6, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has suggested it might keep Australia’s Great Barrier Reef off its list of endangered world heritage sites, drawing a positive reaction from the country’s government but sparking criticism from scientists and NGOs.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has suggested it might keep Australia’s Great Barrier Reef off its list of endangered world heritage sites, drawing a positive reaction from the country’s government but sparking criticism from scientists and NGOs.


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