Learn why the Great Barrier Reef deserves to become the first non-human recipient of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
We acknowledge the continuing Sea Country management and custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect the Reef for future generations.
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“a globally outstanding and significant entity.”
UNESCO
The Champions of the Earth Awards – presented by the United Nations Environment Programme – are the world’s highest environmental honour. The pinnacle of the awards is the Lifetime Achievement Award, only given to those who have spent decades helping the planet and its inhabitants. The most inspirational living individuals whose actions change, protect and safeguard the world. But ‘individual’ has many meanings, including a ‘distinct entity’.
As the earth’s largest living structure, described by UNESCO as “a globally outstanding and significant entity”, we believe the Great Barrier Reef is an eligible and worthy nominee for the 2025 UNEP Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Great Barrier Reef deserves the UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award because
it protects more than 9,000 different species of marine life
it creates one of the world’s most bio-diverse ecosystems
it has sustained and supported Indigenous communities for over 60,000 years
it brings millions of people together through sustainable initiatives
it contributes over $6B to the Australian economy annually, supporting over 64,000 jobs
it generates breakthrough research, vital for reef conservation worldwide
it provides a critical habitat for over 40 threatened species
it makes up 10% of the world’s coral reef ecosystems
it is one of the world’s seven natural wonders and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Listed site
it has inspired millions to see it and do more to protect our planet
of its enduring contribution to environmental, socio-economic and cultural communities
Other ways you can
support the Reef
01.
Eye on the Reef
02.
Master Reef Guides
03.
The Great Reef Census
04.
Visit the Reef
Together, we can show the United Nations Environment Programme that the individual who has had the largest impact on the world, is the world’s largest individual.
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Herbivores don’t always moo… some glide. Dugongs are seagrass grazers and reef royalty, closely related to elephants, yet completely at home in the sea.
Drifting through shallow waters, they shape entire seagrass meadows with each slow, sweeping feed. Quiet, rare and remarkable.
The Great Barrier Reef is full of wonders.
Let’s give it the recognition it deserves. Sign your support for a Lifetime of Greatness at the link in bio.
Herbivores don’t always moo… some glide. Dugongs are seagrass grazers and reef royalty, closely related to elephants, yet completely at home in the sea.
Drifting through shallow waters, they shape entire seagrass meadows with each slow, sweeping feed. Quiet, rare and remarkable.
The Great Barrier Reef is full of wonders.
Let’s give it the recognition it deserves. Sign your support for a Lifetime of Greatness at the link in bio.
When the sun dips, the Reef gets to work. Clownfish tuck into their anemone beds. Parrotfish zip up their mucus sleeping bags. And feather stars? They unfurl like underwater ferns, ready for their night shift. At night, the Great Barrier Reef doesn’t sleep, it just changes gears.
Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef`s @unep Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination. Link in Bio ☝️
#LifetimeofGreatness #greatbarrierreef
When the sun dips, the Reef gets to work. Clownfish tuck into their anemone beds. Parrotfish zip up their mucus sleeping bags. And feather stars? They unfurl like underwater ferns, ready for their night shift. At night, the Great Barrier Reef doesn’t sleep, it just changes gears.
Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef`s @unep Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination. Link in Bio ☝️
#LifetimeofGreatness #greatbarrierreef
Every name is a vote for recognition, protection, and lasting impact.
Thank you for standing with the Reef.
Now, let’s keep the momentum going! 🌊 Sign your support at the link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Every name is a vote for recognition, protection, and lasting impact.
Thank you for standing with the Reef.
Now, let’s keep the momentum going! 🌊 Sign your support at the link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
We’ve snorkelled, soared, and story-boarded our way through 348,700 km² of greatness with one goal in mind: making history, together. 🌏🪸
Because when you’re telling the story of Earth’s largest living structure… you go big.
Every share, every signature, every message — you’re part of this movement. And this behind-the-scenes moment is yours too.
🌊 Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
We’ve snorkelled, soared, and story-boarded our way through 348,700 km² of greatness with one goal in mind: making history, together. 🌏🪸
Because when you’re telling the story of Earth’s largest living structure… you go big.
Every share, every signature, every message — you’re part of this movement. And this behind-the-scenes moment is yours too.
🌊 Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Corals, the moon, and a little underwater romance.
✨ Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef’s underwater fireworks show, and yep, you’re invited to help protect it.
Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Corals, the moon, and a little underwater romance.
✨ Welcome to the Great Barrier Reef’s underwater fireworks show, and yep, you’re invited to help protect it.
Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Coral nurseries are like the Reef’s recovery rooms. 🪸💚
Tiny fragments of coral are grown here until they’re strong enough to be replanted back onto damaged parts of the Reef. It’s a regeneration process that helps restore biodiversity, boost reef health, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
It’s slow, steady work, but every coral counts. And every effort brings us closer to a thriving future beneath the surface.
✨ Want to protect what’s growing below the surface? Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #CoralReefRestoration #GreatBarrierReef
Coral nurseries are like the Reef’s recovery rooms. 🪸💚
Tiny fragments of coral are grown here until they’re strong enough to be replanted back onto damaged parts of the Reef. It’s a regeneration process that helps restore biodiversity, boost reef health, and build resilience in the face of climate change.
It’s slow, steady work, but every coral counts. And every effort brings us closer to a thriving future beneath the surface.
✨ Want to protect what’s growing below the surface? Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #CoralReefRestoration #GreatBarrierReef
They say wisdom comes with age... And the Great Barrier Reef has a lot to teach us. 🐠🌊
From ancient coral foundations to millennia of resilience, this wonder of the world has earned every bit of its legacy.
Sign your support and help honour its story. Link in bio. ✨
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
They say wisdom comes with age... And the Great Barrier Reef has a lot to teach us. 🐠🌊
From ancient coral foundations to millennia of resilience, this wonder of the world has earned every bit of its legacy.
Sign your support and help honour its story. Link in bio. ✨
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
The ocean gives us life, and the Reef protects it. 🌊🪸
This #WorldOceansDay, we’re celebrating one of its greatest guardians: the Great Barrier Reef. A living entity that buffers coastlines, shelters marine life, and inspires the world.
Help us honour its impact by signing your support for the @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award at the link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
The ocean gives us life, and the Reef protects it. 🌊🪸
This #WorldOceansDay, we’re celebrating one of its greatest guardians: the Great Barrier Reef. A living entity that buffers coastlines, shelters marine life, and inspires the world.
Help us honour its impact by signing your support for the @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award at the link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay and the perfect reminder that protecting the Reef starts with small, meaningful actions no matter where you are in the world. 🌏💙
Start now by signing your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition leads to stronger conservation efforts and action to protect this natural wonder. 🪸 Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
It’s #WorldEnvironmentDay and the perfect reminder that protecting the Reef starts with small, meaningful actions no matter where you are in the world. 🌏💙
Start now by signing your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition leads to stronger conservation efforts and action to protect this natural wonder. 🪸 Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
What the Reef can teach us? Everything about working together. 🐢🪸
Thousands of species, ecosystems, and rhythms, all collaborating as one. It’s a living reminder that when we come together, we can protect something truly extraordinary.
Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition drives conservation and the action needed to protect this wonder for generations to come. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
What the Reef can teach us? Everything about working together. 🐢🪸
Thousands of species, ecosystems, and rhythms, all collaborating as one. It’s a living reminder that when we come together, we can protect something truly extraordinary.
Sign your support for the Great Barrier Reef’s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition drives conservation and the action needed to protect this wonder for generations to come. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
You could spend a lifetime exploring the Reef and still only scratch the surface. 🐠🪸
It’s not just the size that’s wild, it’s the depth of meaning, memory, and connection woven through every reef, cay, and current.
Every fact is a reminder: this isn’t just a place. It’s a legacy. Sign your support for the Reef`s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition drives conservation and the action to protect this wonder for generations to come. ✨ Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
You could spend a lifetime exploring the Reef and still only scratch the surface. 🐠🪸
It’s not just the size that’s wild, it’s the depth of meaning, memory, and connection woven through every reef, cay, and current.
Every fact is a reminder: this isn’t just a place. It’s a legacy. Sign your support for the Reef`s @UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination because global recognition drives conservation and the action to protect this wonder for generations to come. ✨ Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
When the ocean calls, you scuttle into action. 🦀
Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Video credit: @greatbarrierreeffoundation
When the ocean calls, you scuttle into action. 🦀
Sign your support for the Reef’s UNEP Lifetime Achievement Award nomination. Link in bio.
#LifetimeOfGreatness #GreatBarrierReef
Video credit: @greatbarrierreeffoundation
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