Demand the Government step up in the face of devastating reef bleaching

Demand the Government step up in the face of devastating reef bleaching

Mass coral bleaching event declared, 8 March 2024: This summer, a marine heatwave has caused widespread heat stress on the Reef.

 

The Great Barrier Reef is fighting for its life, suffering its fifth mass bleaching event in just eight years.

 

It’s time to demand that the government take immediate action to protect our Reef from climate change.

 

We will deliver this petition to the Federal Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek, when it reaches 30,000 signatures – help us get there! 

 

The Australian and Queensland governments must implement the 22 expert recommendations in UNESCO and IUCN’s reef monitoring report – it’s the clear roadmap to save our Reef.

 

Urge the government to implement these Reef-saving actions now:

 

  • Enact climate policies to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C – a critical threshold for the survival of coral reefs
  • Improve water quality to meet the 2025 water quality targets by enforcing regulations, repairing degraded gullies and restoring coastal wetlands
  • End tree clearing and protect native vegetation in Reef catchments
  • Stop gillnet fishing and monitor trawling catches to protect threatened species such as dugongs and turtles

 

Our Reef is under immense pressure.

 

It’s critical that we focus on solutions to local threats and meaningful climate action.

 

The Australian and Queensland governments must implement these actions quickly.

Demand the Government step up in the face of devastating reef bleaching
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SUPPORTER VOICES - REASONS FOR SIGNING

Not enough is being done to this vital piece of real estate!

2024-05-06 15:54:14

Our government needs to protect our environment and wildlife. It is imperative to our survival.

2024-05-02 12:53:52

It is our future

2024-05-02 10:51:56

The Great Barrier Reef is dying and our government doesn’t give a shit! It’s important you bastards!

2024-04-29 17:23:53

Politians lie to get votes

2024-04-29 02:50:52

We have the opportunity to save the reef now - why are we not doing it

2024-04-28 10:58:13

it is important to save the Great Barrier Reef

2024-04-27 16:18:01

Please enact strong Climate Policies to save our precious reef.

2024-04-27 14:51:57

Sea Country, native marine species and Indigenous cultural values must be protected

2024-04-27 08:48:02

The reef MUST be saved and supported.

2024-04-27 05:40:47

the bleaching of coral reefs is increasing in frequency and severity.

2024-04-26 22:33:27

I want the reef to be healthy

2024-04-26 22:26:01

We need to safe our Great Barrier Reef

2024-04-26 19:56:05

The Reef belongs to humanity and Australians have a responsibility to be effective custodians.

2024-04-26 19:40:15

The reefs and sea animals are an important part of our eco-systems.

2024-04-26 18:58:33

I’m supporting because this is one of our last world heritage spots in Australia. It cannot die.

2024-04-26 18:18:47

we must not destroy a wonder of nature

2024-04-26 18:13:27

I’m supporting this we need to do all we can to save the Reef

2024-04-26 17:30:07

You Colonial fools do not know how to preserve what was always here and can only destroy

2024-04-26 17:22:45

The Great Barrier is an outstanding natural wonder and its inhabitants must be protected at all cost

2024-04-26 16:43:30

I'm supporting the reef as it is under immense pressure and am worried about climate chang eetc

2024-04-26 16:27:56

I am supporting this issue as it is a unique eco-system that can be saved with appropriate effort.

2024-04-26 16:24:39

Saving the environment is very important to me. We need stronger laws to make protect these places!

2024-04-26 16:21:58

We have to do something

2024-04-26 13:35:30

The environment matters

2024-04-26 09:33:28

Coral reefs are important to global biodiversity but if you don't care about that then tourism money

2024-04-23 22:29:09

We need the nature wildlife mari in our ocean

2024-04-23 19:38:59

Preservation and protection of our GBR as well as overall environment. Please act now!

2024-04-23 18:10:37

Want to save natural wonder of the globe

2024-04-23 16:42:29

I feel strongly that the GBR must be protected for future generations.

2024-04-23 16:23:13

Something needs to be done asap

2024-04-23 14:54:11

The Reef = important contributor to Our Biosphere. Our survival as species depends on Healthy Earth.

2024-04-22 16:46:30

My husband and I visited the Reef in 2017. The water was so warm then

2024-04-21 23:29:47

To prevent our reefs from dying, we need to greatly reduce emissions, stop global warming.

2024-04-21 19:07:49

Why wouldn't I support it? Humans are destroying our home si we have to fix it.

2024-04-21 16:37:42

I am signing this petition because I understand how vital the oceans are to the health of the Earth

2024-04-21 11:35:38

When the GBR dies it will be the beginning of the end for Australia

2024-04-21 04:42:43

I want to be able to see a vibrant colourful brimming with life Reef not a dull dead one

2024-04-20 23:09:43

We can not replace it

2024-04-20 18:20:16

We need to do everything necessary to save our irreplaceable reef ecosystem.

2024-04-20 17:58:04

Reef health is so important

2024-04-20 10:06:20

it needs to stop

2024-04-20 09:31:17

I'd rather the billions wasted on nuclear subs went to preserve ing the en iron me t

2024-04-20 09:25:00

because i want to

2024-04-20 03:33:34

for the sake of our grand children

2024-04-19 22:46:23

We no longer have the time to sit, watch and wait - the reef is dying because of us.

2024-04-19 19:38:17

we have to stop it

2024-04-19 18:08:39

Once it's gone, it's gone. We must take action now before it really is too late!

2024-04-19 17:47:02

about time the government cared about the environment

2024-04-19 17:33:20

The reef must be saved!

2024-04-19 16:58:11

Vast coral bleaching is an undeniable indicator that our life support system is failing.

2024-04-19 16:48:03

I care about the environment

2024-04-19 16:32:43

Devastated by damage to the Great Barrier Reef - I witnessed first hand. We must take action now!

2024-04-19 16:14:59

I'm supporting because I have seen the GBR.

2024-04-19 16:10:15

Its the obvious thing to do

2024-04-19 13:36:12

Protecting the environment is the utmost of importance to me.

2024-04-18 23:32:50

The Reef is our greatest natural asset. Please protect it

2024-04-18 20:38:23

We must look after the oceans

2024-04-18 19:13:15

I’m supporting because we need to act now to save the GBR.

2024-04-18 18:07:54

So devastating. 10 years ago I went snorkelling and was shocked by the deterioration.

2024-04-18 17:20:10

We need stronger environmental laws, and to protect our great wonders of the world.

2024-04-18 17:11:24

I care

2024-04-18 17:05:44

I want to save the eorld

2024-04-18 17:01:40

I saw the reef over 40 years ago. It was bright and beautiful with many colourful fish.Not now!

2024-04-18 16:47:46

Our climate is in danger from burning fossil fuels and the Great Barrier Reef is too

2024-04-18 16:38:05

It's our greatest natural asset

2024-04-18 16:30:30

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