The Conservation Council ACT Region is the leading environmental advocacy organisation and hub for community groups in Canberra.
Shaping a Sustainable
Future
Our vision is for a healthy planet for humans and all other life, where nature is protected and communities respect and live in harmony with the environment. Our mission is to protect nature and create a safe climate future in the ACT and region.
What do stir-fry cooking, respiratory health and rental properties all have in common?
They can all benefit by making the switch from gas to induction cooking!Since 2020 the Conservation Council’s Make the Switch project, funded by two ACT Government Community Zero Emissions Grants, has been helping Canberra households replace fossil gas appliances to...
Annual General Meeting 2023
The Conservation Council ACT Region Inc Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday 23rd November 2023 at 6.00pm via Zoom. Use the form below to register. The Zoom link to join the meeting will be sent out by 4pm Thursday 23rd November. Members who have voting rights...
Join the urgent last stand for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon
A road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the critically endangered Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. It’s time to take a stand to fight for its survival with a decision by the Federal Environment Minister imminent. Currently the Environment...
Support our Climate Justice Learning Fund
The Environmental and Climate Justice sector and space is predominantly occupied by White ideals and perspectives. This lack of inclusion and diversity means that First Nations and People of Colour occupying the Climate and Environment space face cultural unsafety, lack of leadership opportunities, microaggressions and outright exclusion.
Conservation Council acknowledges its role and responsibility to undertake growth and learning as an organisation to exemplify the values of justice, equity and inclusion.
Our first action towards this commitment is prioritising training and networking opportunities. Jahnavi, our Communications Manager and a Woman of Colour, is undertaking professional development with Democracy in Colour’s Climate Justice Program.
Our Campaigns
We 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.
Climate Action
Sustainable Transport
Nature and Waterways
Resources & Waste
15
December
ACT Environment Awards 2023
Join us for an evening of celebration and connection at the annual ACT Environment Awards. Let’s join together to celebrate and connect with grassroots community groups, volunteers, supporters and environmentalists to celebrate the year’s achievements. Importantly the evening will include the presentation of the ACT Environment Awards 2023.
This is a free event, however registration is essential.
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Make the Switch
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Make the move into low-emissions transport!
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