Environment Exchange: Protecting the south-east forests of NSW

Apr 1, 2021 | Nature and waterways, Past Events

On Tuesday 27th April, the Conservation Council hosted an environment exchange on protecting the south-east forests of NSW. Participants from Sydney, Canberra and the South Coast region joined the online event. We were very pleased to welcome guest speakers Professor...

MEDIA RELEASE: Plastic Reduction Bill a welcome start

Mar 31, 2021 | Latest News, Waste

31 March 2021 Media release: Plastic Reduction Bill a welcome start The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomes the passing of new laws in the ACT Legislative Assembly that commence the phase out of single-use plastics in the ACT.  “The passing of these new laws is...

Lawson North guided walk

Mar 25, 2021 | Nature and waterways, Past Events

Bring your thermos and join ecologist Rainer Rehwinkel for a guided tour at the Lawson North site, where Defence Housing Australia proposes to build 570 houses over critically endangered grasslands.  Rainer Rehwinkel is a local grassy ecosystem ecologist. He is a...

MEDIA RELEASE: Is your business ready to Make the Move into the future of transport?

Mar 2, 2021 | Latest News, Transport

The Conservation Council ACT Region and the Canberra Environment Centre have teamed up to lead Canberra businesses and commuters into the future of sustainable transport through an innovative project called ‘Make the Move’. This new project will help commuters...

Call for a renewables-led recovery

Feb 4, 2021 | Climate

Twitter Write to federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor calling for a renewables-led recovery. There is no question that Australia needs support to recover from the economic impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the world is also in the midst of a climate...

Environment Exchange: Lawson North Grasslands

Feb 3, 2021 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Past Events

The Conservation Council hosted its first Environment Exchange of 2021 last night on the ‘Lawson north Grasslands’. The event attracted participants from across the Canberra region, with local members Peter Cain MLA and Jo Clay MLA amongst the attendees. We were...