The UN wants the Great Barrier Reef listed on Unesco's 'in danger' list. All photos: AFP
The UN wants the Great Barrier Reef listed on Unesco's 'in danger' list. All photos: AFP
Despite warnings, Australia's efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef still fall short of protecting the world's largest coral reef system from pollution and climate change
Despite warnings, Australia's efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef still fall short of protecting the world's largest coral reef system from pollution and climate change
A UN panel said the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem had been significantly affected by climate change and warming of oceans
A UN panel said the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem had been significantly affected by climate change and warming of oceans
A diver documents the bleached coral at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef
A diver documents the bleached coral at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Bleaching happens when the water warms too much, causing corals to expel the colourful algae living in their tissues and turn white
Bleaching happens when the water warms too much, causing corals to expel the colourful algae living in their tissues and turn white
Sunscreen worn by divers can cause permanent damage to living reefs
Sunscreen worn by divers can cause permanent damage to living reefs
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park encompasses about 99 per cent of the World Heritage-listed natural wonder
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park encompasses about 99 per cent of the World Heritage-listed natural wonder
A variety of marine life has made a home of the Great Barrier Reef
A variety of marine life has made a home of the Great Barrier Reef
An aerial view of the reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, on the central coast of Queensland
An aerial view of the reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, on the central coast of Queensland
Weeks of unseasonably warm weather is causing the worst mass bleaching in two years
Weeks of unseasonably warm weather is causing the worst mass bleaching in two years
The effect has been widespread and severe, authorities say
The effect has been widespread and severe, authorities say
Weather patterns over the next few weeks will be critical in determining the overall extent and severity of coral bleaching across the marine park.
Weather patterns over the next few weeks will be critical in determining the overall extent and severity of coral bleaching across the marine park.
While coral can survive bleaching if water temperatures cool again soon, but some coral death has already been seen
While coral can survive bleaching if water temperatures cool again soon, but some coral death has already been seen
The reef has suffered significantly from coral bleaching caused by unusually warm ocean temperatures in 2016, 2017 and 2020
The reef has suffered significantly from coral bleaching caused by unusually warm ocean temperatures in 2016, 2017 and 2020
Previous bleaching damaged two thirds of the coral at the famous site
Previous bleaching damaged two thirds of the coral at the famous site
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority manages the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority manages the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem
UN officials are due to assess whether the reef’s World Heritage listing should be downgraded, due to the ravages of climate change
UN officials are due to assess whether the reef’s World Heritage listing should be downgraded, due to the ravages of climate change
The UN delegation will inspect the reef’s health next week
The UN delegation will inspect the reef’s health next week

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Great Barrier Reef should be put on 'in danger' list, UN panel says

Officials have lobbied to keep the reef off endangered list as it could lead to loss of Unesco heritage status

Reuters

November 29, 2022

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Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be listed as a world heritage site "in danger", a UN panel recommended on Tuesday, saying the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem has been significantly affected by climate change and warming oceans.

Frequent bleaching events are threatening the reef, including four in the past seven years and the first during a La Nina phenomenon, which typically brings cooler temperatures, this year.

Bleaching happens when the water warms too much, causing corals to expel the colourful algae living in their tissues and turn white.

Corals are sessile animals that take root on the ocean floor. They can survive bleaching but it can stunt their growth and affects reproduction.

"The resilience of the [reef[ to recover from climate change impacts is substantially compromised," said a report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) scientists, who visited the reef off the Queensland coast in March.

The report was expected to be released before a meeting of the Unesco world heritage committee in June scheduled to be held in Russia but that was postponed due to the war in Ukraine. Dates for the next meeting have yet to be decided.

Though efforts to address climate change have been stepped up, particularly research on coral restoration, "utmost urgency" is required to save the reef, the report said.

Canberra, the capital of Australia, has lobbied for years to keep the reef — which contributes $4.3 billion to the economy — off the endangered list as it could lead to losing its heritage status, taking some shine off its attraction for tourists.

Prior to Covid-19, about 2 million tourists visited the reef off Australia's north-east coast every year, official data showed, providing jobs for 64,000 people.

Last year, Australia dodged an "in danger" listing for the reef after heavy lobbying by the previous government led Unesco to postpone a decision to this year.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said the government would push Unesco to avoid listing the Great Barrier as endangered because climate change was threatening all coral reefs across the world.

"We'll clearly make the point to Unesco that there is no need to single the Great Barrier Reef out in this way," Ms Plibersek said during a media briefing.

This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
Fish swim along the edges of a coral reef off Great Keppel Island in Australia. The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans. AP
Fish swim along the edges of a coral reef off Great Keppel Island in Australia. The government agency that manages Australia's Great Barrier Reef on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, downgraded its outlook for the corals' condition from "poor" to "very poor" due to warming oceans. AP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
Aerial of a portion of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Getty Images
Aerial of a portion of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Getty Images
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows professor Terry Hughes conducting an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP
This undated handout photo from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University, shows professor Terry Hughes conducting an aerial survey of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. AFP

"The reason that Unesco in the past has singled out a place as at risk is because they wanted to see greater government investment or greater government action and since the change of government, both of those things have happened."

Australia's recently elected Labour government has pledged to spend $800 million in coming years to protect the reef. The parliament in September passed legislation for net zero emissions by 2050.

The independent Great Barrier Reef Foundation said it was already aware of the series of threats identified in the UN report but the recommendation to add the reef to the endangered list was premature.

"The Great Barrier Reef is a wonder, she's got her challenges, but she's definitely not on her last legs in any case," managing director Anna Marsden told Reuters.

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1. India's Taj Mahal is the world's most searched for Unesco World Heritage site, according to Zitango Travel, travel agents and destination specialists.
1. India's Taj Mahal is the world's most searched for Unesco World Heritage site, according to Zitango Travel, travel agents and destination specialists.
2. Peru's ancient Inca capital Machu Picchu is the world's second most searched for Unesco Heritage site. Photo: Pedro Szekely / flickr
2. Peru's ancient Inca capital Machu Picchu is the world's second most searched for Unesco Heritage site. Photo: Pedro Szekely / flickr
3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was added to the Unesco list in 2017. AFP
3. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which was added to the Unesco list in 2017. AFP
4. Yellowstone National Park in western US is the fourth most searched for Unesco heritage site. AP Photo
4. Yellowstone National Park in western US is the fourth most searched for Unesco heritage site. AP Photo
5. The stone circle at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, in the UK. PA
5. The stone circle at Stonehenge, Wiltshire, in the UK. PA
6. The Statue of Liberty in New York. AFP
6. The Statue of Liberty in New York. AFP
7. Petra archeological site is one of Jordan's most famous landmarks. EPA
7. Petra archeological site is one of Jordan's most famous landmarks. EPA
8. Italy's Cinque Terre is ranked eighth globally but first in Europe in the most popular Unesco-listed World Heritage sites. Unsplash / Mark Pecar
8. Italy's Cinque Terre is ranked eighth globally but first in Europe in the most popular Unesco-listed World Heritage sites. Unsplash / Mark Pecar
9. France's Palace of Versailles. Unsplash / Matthias Redding
9. France's Palace of Versailles. Unsplash / Matthias Redding
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Engine: 77.4kW all-wheel-drive dual motor
Power: 320bhp
Torque: 605Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh219,000
On sale: Now
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Director: Mahdi Fleifel

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Rating: 4.5/5

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How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
VEZEETA PROFILE

Date started: 2012

Founder: Amir Barsoum

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: HealthTech / MedTech

Size: 300 employees

Funding: $22.6 million (as of September 2018)

Investors: Technology Development Fund, Silicon Badia, Beco Capital, Vostok New Ventures, Endeavour Catalyst, Crescent Enterprises’ CE-Ventures, Saudi Technology Ventures and IFC

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Based: Dubai

Founded: 2011

Number of employees: 4

Sector: E-commerce

Funding: Self-funded to date

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