Great Barrier Reef Foundation seeks another $400m with corporate push

Group, which received surprise $443m government grant, seeks more money by highlighting possibility for companies to enhance reputation

The Great Barrier Reef foundation has announced plans to raise up to $400m on top of its controversial $433m federal government grant, including from fossil fuel companies and other corporate donors who give money for “reputation scoring”.

The foundation has consistently made it clear it will not play a role in pushing for stronger emissions reductions targets, despite consistent and repeated scientific warnings that no reef program will be worthwhile without action on climate change.

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