Updated Reef 2050 plan comes after UN advisers recommended the reef be placed on the list of world heritage sites in danger
The ministers wrote: “These events, combined with other major impacts to the reef, have affected the communities and industries that depend on it for their livelihoods and way of life.
in the reef’s waters – a key measure scientists say will give corals better resilience against rising ocean temperatures. Richard Leck, head of oceans at WWF Australia, said: “This new plan shows the Australian government is failing to do all it can to keep the future of the reef as safe as possible, especially from climate change.
The government says it is on track to cut emissions by up to 35% by 2030, based on 2005 levels. But analysts say even if those cuts were achieved, it would not be in line with keeping global heating below 2C.He said: “We know the pressure the tourism industry is under and we know how much Australians love the reef and how proud they are to be its custodians. But this plan risks the world heritage status of the reef.
“The current plan does little to address the root cause of global warming – burning fossil fuels, which heats the ocean and causes the coral bleaching events which have besetMiller said the plan did make progress on tackling water pollution and illegal and unsustainable fishing, but those steps needed to “go further, faster”.
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