The Australian Government is allocating up to $5 million in grants under the $140 million Reef Trust to reduce and manage the impact of soil erosion in gullies surrounding the Great Barrier Reef catchments. Groups in these regions interested in carrying out the on-ground work are invited to apply by 26 November 2015. This is…
More than 500 volunteers from across Queensland took part in the Great Barrier Reef Clean-up during October, collecting almost 4,000 kilograms of debris. Over two weekends and 12 sites from Cape York to Bundaberg, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority worked in partnership with the Australian Marine Debris Initiative, Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Eco Barge…
As we countdown to the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction next month, the Australian Government is today announcing plans to develop new methodologies that will create additional opportunities to participate in future auctions. This work will build on the success to date of the Emissions Reduction Fund in helping to meet and beat Australia’s 2020…