UNESCO’s draft decision (page 79) on the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status makes clear Australia must do more to build the Reef’s resilience and protect it from climate change. The UN agency’s decision, released today, means Australia must improve its emissions reduction ambition, implement stronger laws to protect trees in Reef catchments and ensure…
Tag Archive for great barrier reef
Coles Commits $10 Million to Help Protect Great Barrier Reef
by themovieboards - Editor •
Coles and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have announced a 10-year, $10 million partnership to help strengthen the regeneration and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. The ‘Blue Carbon Partnership’ recognises the critical need to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect marine ecosystems across the iconic Great Barrier Reef in alignment with…
Netflix Commissions Microworlds: Reef
by themovieboards - Editor •
Netflix has announced it has commissioned its first Australian Netflix Original documentary, Microworlds: Reef, with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen Queensland. Filmed in Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, the sophisticated supermacro techniques specifically developed for the film will immerse viewers, for the very first time, in the exquisite world…
$2 Million to Help Reduce Sediment Wash off into Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay
by themovieboards - Editor •
A new $2 million Queensland Government program will aim to reduce the amount of sediment washing off building and construction sites and flowing into the Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay. Environment Minister Dr. Steven Miles said the Palaszczuk Government has provided funding to deliver a four-year urban development erosion and sediment control program through…
Remember the Great Barrier Reef Zones this School Holidays
by themovieboards - Editor •
Anglers heading out to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park these school holidays are reminded to keep an eye on their GPS to ensure they follow the zoning rules. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) acting compliance planning manager Andrew Simpson said when the fish are biting it can be easy to lose track…
Australian Tourism ‘ There’s Nothing Like Australia ‘ Campaign
by themovieboards - Editor •
In an effort to carve, a larger piece of the high-class international travel market Tourism Australia has teamed up with Lonely Planet as part of the There’s nothing like Australia campaign. As a part of the campaign Lonely Planet has produced five video vignettes, starring travel writer John Vlahides, in which he explores Australia, interacts…