Final report: Trialling an assessment and monitoring program for the human dimensions of the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is recognised as one of Australia’s and the worlds’ great natural treasures. It also provides many social, cultural, institutional and economic benefits that contribute to human wellbeing. In turn, each person’s relationship with the GBR is also influenced by a range of social, cultural, institutional and economic factors. Understanding these interactions is critical if we are to manage the GBR in a way that not only protects its natural values, but preserves and enhances its social values and the communities that have a relationship with it.
Gooch, M., Marshall, N., Dale, A., & Vella, K. (2018). Final report: Trialling an assessment and monitoring program for the human dimensions of the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program. Cairns: Reef and Rainforest Research Centre Limited.
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