Oct 6, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Transport, Uncategorized
This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer and Chair of the Transport Working Group, Bill Gemmell. Unlike much of Australia, Canberra and its surrounding districts have four distinct seasons. Winter and summer can both be harsh, with large daytime...
Sep 21, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Uncategorized
The Conservation Council has responded to the discussion paper on the ACT Government’s consultation on gas appliance regulation. The discussion paper explains why regulation is needed, key considerations for determining what is regulated and potential avenues for...
Sep 3, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
It’s no secret that fossil fuel companies are the largest source of carbon emissions in Australia. The 12 largest contributors, known as the Dirty Dozen, have reportedly emitted an enormous 287.7 million tonnes of CO2 since 2016. Despite Australia signing the 2015...
Aug 19, 2026 | Campaigns, Climate, Save Our Western Edge, Take action
https://conservationcouncil.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Do-you-care-about-wombats-1.mp4 When you think of conservation movements, you might picture seasoned environmentalists or policy makers. But some of the most powerful voices for protecting our wildlife are coming...
Jul 23, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases
The Conservation Council of the ACT Region is warning against ACT Government complacency on climate action following today’s release of the new ACT Climate Change Strategy 2026-2035. The Strategy includes Action Plan 1 to guide the Government’s short term...
Jun 4, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
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...
