The Morrison Government has defended their protection of the Great Barrier Reef after recommendations from the United Nations to place it on the World Heritage In-Danger list.
Australia’s Paris-based ambassador, Megan Anderson, argued that UNESCO had “rushed” their decision to add the reef to the list and suggested the officials visit the Reef “before any reactive monitoring mission”.
Australia has been widely criticized by the UN for it’s idle response to climate change and for its continuous export of oil and gas.
The Morrison Government has stated the rush to add the Reef to the list was all “politics”, however, UNESCO officials have denied the claims.