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flag Australia submits reef conservation report, pledges $1.2B and emissions cuts to avoid UNESCO "in danger" listing.

flag Australia has submitted its latest conservation report to UNESCO, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef and avoiding an "in danger" listing. flag The report highlights $1.2 billion in federal investments, stronger emissions targets aiming for 62-70% cuts by 2035, reef restoration projects, improved water quality efforts, crown-of-thorns starfish control, and sustainable fishing reforms. flag Despite progress, environmental groups stress that current climate actions fall short of limiting warming to 1.5°C, and ongoing fossil fuel expansion, delayed pollution reductions, and coral harvesting raise concerns about long-term reef survival.

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