Great Barrier Reef
Citizen Science Program
Overview
This grant opportunity is part of the above grant program which contributes to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)’s Outcome 2: to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity, ecosystems, environment and heritage.
The Great Barrier Reef Citizen Science Program (the program) will run from 2024-25 to 2029-30.
The program will tap into local knowledge and target the collection of data and metrics to enhance the understanding of ecological health and resilience indicators of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area (the Reef) to help deliver on the goals and strategic actions of the Reef 2050 Plan.
Important Dates:
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Opening: 29-Nov-2024
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Closing: 17-Jan-2025 5:00 pm (QLD Local Time)
Objectives
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Enable the general public to contribute to Reef Trust Outcomes and the delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan
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Build greater community participation and stewardship
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Engage the public in science by offering opportunities to participate, as citizen scientists, in scientific research projects that enhance understanding of the impact of biodiversity conservation efforts and/or water quality improvements
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Generate credible, reliable data that directly relates to the Great Barrier Reef which may support policy, program and management decision-making.
The intended outcomes of the program are to:
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Support decision-making that is informed by cost effective, credible and reliable citizen science data to address key threats to the Reef’s health and resilience
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Contribute to Reef Trust Outcomes and the Reef 2050 Plan
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Increase uptake of voluntary stewardship behaviours amongst Reef communities