Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, a major tourism drawcard, has avoided being listed as endangered despite the United Nations reporting “utmost concern” about mass coral bleaching and the impact of climate change. Canberra welcomed on Saturday the draft decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to maintain the World Heritage status of the 2,300-kilometre-long (1,426-mile) reef stretching along the coast of Queensland state.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef avoids 'in danger' listing. (2026, July 5). The Manila Times, p. B6.