The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office have prepared a five-year Climate Change Action Plan. This Plan establishes a programme of practical actions to complement international climate change measures and enhance the long-term resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Action Plan focuses on targeting science, developing strategies to support the natural resilience of the ecosystem, promoting adaptation of industries and communities, and reducing the climate footprint. Building on existing resilience stategies, such as the Zoning Plan and Reef Water Quality Protection Plan will be integral to reducing the impacts of climate-induced stresses.

Funding to implement the Action Plan has been provided under the National Climate Change Adaptation Framework and will rely on partnerships with industry, communities and government.

What's being done?

The major focus of the Action Plan is to fill key information gaps identified in the Vulnerability Assessment, implement adaptive management of the Reef and support the adaptation of Reef industries and communities. Approaches used include testing adaptation actions, inspiring adaptation measures through awareness-raising and partnerships, and policy analysis and review.

Information on some of the projects and knowledge delivered under the Action Plan is available on this website, and can be viewed in relation to the four core objectives of the Action Plan or by interest area.

View activities grouped by Action Plan objective

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View activities grouped by area of interest e.g. tourism, fisheries, education, councils, science, adaptation planning etc.

Related information

• Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef: A Vulnerability Assessment [740KB]