The Conservation Council ACT Region advocates and campaigns to protect our local environment
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We advocate and campaign for a safe climate, to protect biodiversity in our urban and natural areas, to protect and enhance our waterways, reduce waste, and promote sustainable transport and planning for our city.
Working in the ACT and region to influence governments and build widespread support within the community and business, we put forward evidence-based solutions and innovative ideas for how we can live sustainably.
Nature Protection
Climate Action
Media Release: Conservation Council Welcomes ACT Budget Funding for Community Conservation Groups and Biosecurity Initiatives
The Conservation Council of the ACT Region has welcomed the ACT Government's 2026-27 Budget announcement to fund community environment initiatives. “An uplift in funding to support community groups to deliver biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection projects...
The Western Edge: A Place of Unique Heritage
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer, William Jones. Please note this post is based on information gathered from current publicly available studies. The cultural heritage value of the Western Edge is an invaluable part of Canberra’s identity and...
First volunteer info session for the Western Edge and 1% for Nature campaigns a success
Our first volunteer information session for the joint Save our Western Edge! and 1% for Nature campaigns was a huge success! We had over 25 people learning about the joint campaign strategy, signing up for different volunteer roles, joining their local campaign group...
GOOD NEWS – NATUREMAPR IS NOT CLOSING DOWN AND WILL CONTINUE
You will have heard about the NatureMapr funding difficulties and Aaron Clausen’s announcement that it is closing...
Canberra Bushwalking Club June Presentation – Saving Canberra’s beautiful bushland
Canberra is known as the bush capital, but much of our bushland is under significant threat. As the city continues to...
Canberra community radio 2XX is celebrating 50 years on-air this year
Canberra community radio 2XX is celebrating 50 years on-air this year. The station is celebrating in lots of ways, not...
Narrabundah Hill Restoration Group
Are you interested in joining a new Parkcare group? I’m looking to form a Parkcare group for Narrabundah Hill (west of...