Dec 2, 2020 | Latest News, Waste
Helen Oakey, Executive Director The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomes legislation being introduced to the ACT Legislative Assembly this week to phase out single-use plastics. “The Conservation Council welcomes the introduction of the Plastic Reduction Bill this...
Nov 20, 2020 | Climate, Latest News, Past Events
Environment Exchange: Make the Switch to an all-electric home Following the September launch of the Conservation Council’s ‘Make the Switch’ website, this online event explored the environmental reasons to switch our homes off gas and the benefits...
Nov 11, 2020 | Latest News, Past Events
The ACT Environment Awards celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of environmentalists and environment groups, and the contributions they have made to the environment in the ACT and beyond. We were pleased to celebrate the 2020 award winners – Annie Close,...
Nov 6, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Latest News
With the ACT Election result showing a clear win for the environment, we thought it was a good time for a summary of the campaign, including what is in the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement signed by the Greens and Labor to form government. The Conservation...
Oct 19, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Campaigns, Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways
Helen Oakey, Executive Director Saturday’s ACT Election outcome reflects that Canberrans right across the city value our natural environment and take seriously the challenge of climate change, signalling that these issues are important throughout our community. People...
Oct 8, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Latest News
Helen Oakey, Executive Director Parties agree on urban forest and cycleways, but more ambition needed on climate and biodiversity at ACT election The Conservation Council ACT Region has released their assessment of environment policies from parties contesting the 2020...
