Interview with Graham Readfearn, behind the push to prevent Great Barrier Reef 'in danger' status

Guardian reporter Graham Readfearn discusses the Australian government’s lobbying efforts to prevent the Great Barrier Reef from being listed as ‘in danger’ by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. He also explores the committee's decision to list the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, as the Karen people are reportedly being driven from their homes in the Kaeng Krachan forest on the border of Myanmar. Graham Readfearn is an environment reporter for the Guardian Australia. Broadcast 17 August 2021.