Oct 31, 2019 | Campaigns, Climate, Nature and waterways, Transport, Urban planning, Waste
In May 2019, the ACT Legislative Assembly declared a state of climate emergency noting that “​globally, nationally and locally, human induced climate change is contributing to record breaking temperatures, extreme weather events, and a range of negative social,...
Jun 27, 2019 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomed the opportunity to comment on the Draft ACT Cat Plan 2019-29. As an advocate for the environment in the ACT region, the negative impact of roaming domestic cats and feral cats on our local wildlife has been of ongoing...
Apr 5, 2019 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Uncategorized
5 April 2019 Draft cat plan up for discussion The Conservation Council ACT Region has welcomed today’s release of the Draft ACT Cat Plan, and encouraged the community to get involved in the consultation over the next three months. “This is a great opportunity for...
Mar 28, 2019 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
On 26 March 2019, the Conservation Council held an Environment Exchange on cat containment in the ACT. The Conservation Council’s holds the position that all of Canberra should have cat containment by 2025, with due consideration given to the protection of...
Oct 23, 2018 | Campaigns, Climate, Nature and waterways
The Conservation Council ACT Region has joined with other groups through the Australian Forest Climate Alliance in endorsing this position statement. Position Statement on Forest Biomass Energy We share a vision of a world in which thriving natural forests play a...
Oct 16, 2018 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
Some good news for the environment! Our submission to have the loss of mature native trees recognised as a key threatening process under the Nature Conservation Act 2014 has been accepted. While it took a number of years to achieve, the Scientific Committee has:...