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...
Oct 26, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
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...
Oct 4, 2023 | Events, Latest News, Member Group Event, Nature and waterways, Past Events, Take action
Canberra is home to incredible places and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But nature in Australia and our region is declining – under pressure from a warming climate, roads and infrastructure fragmenting habitats, deforestation and exploitation. Right...
Sep 29, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action
A proposed road at the Canberra Airport is threatening the future for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon. Despite its tiny stature – measuring less than 150 millimetres long and weighing 5–9 grams – this lizard is causing a stir as conservationists take...
Jul 31, 2023 | Nature and waterways, Take action
Protect Bluetts Block as a Nature Reserve Nature in Canberra and Australia is in trouble. The wildlife and the places we love are under threat like never before. Right here in Canberra, Bluetts Block is under threat from development and urgently needs protection as a...
