About Great Barrier Reef Foundation

 

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation exists to ensure a Great Barrier Reef for future generations. We are a charity dedicated exclusively to protecting the Great Barrier Reef and the world's coral reefs through raising funds for scientific research.

The Foundation was established in 2000 in response to the United Nations World Heritage Convention encouraging countries with world heritage sites to establish a national foundation whose purpose is to invite donations for their protection.

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We lead the collaboration of business, science, government and philanthropy – groups who would not otherwise come together – for the benefit of the Reef. Our success is due to the quality of institutions and people we bring together – harnessing advances in science, technology and industry to ensure a future for this global treasure.

We are a champion of new ideas. 

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We look for gaps in knowledge and tools. 

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We seek to be a catalyst for solving the most complex and challenging problems.

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Working closely with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, we fund priority projects that help protect and restore the Great Barrier Reef and build its resilience in the face of major threats.

With the landmark Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Planas the roadmap, we’re working to help deliver practical solutions and actions for the Reef more quickly, more efficiently and more effectively, using science and innovation as our lens.

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