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Towards a smarter, sustainable Canberra – governance for sustainability

Towards a smarter, sustainable Canberra – governance for sustainability

Jul 4, 2016 | Campaigns, Climate, Urban planning

The Conservation Council has produced policies around our focus areas leading up to the October 2016 ACT election Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Australia’s...
Issues with NSW Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016

Issues with NSW Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016

Jun 23, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways

Through discussions with member groups we have identified issues for submissions on consultation on the Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2016 and Local Land Services Amendment Bill 2016. 1.  Contradiction /inconsistency between Objectives of Biodiversity Conservation...
Biodiversity Conservation – protecting our unique ecological communities and the Bush Capital

Biodiversity Conservation – protecting our unique ecological communities and the Bush Capital

Jun 8, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways

We are putting forward a range of policies relating to our key focus areas in the lead up to the ACT election to be held 15 October. Here are our policies on biodiversity conservation Context About 99% of natural grassland and 95% of Yellow Box-Red Gum Grassy Woodland...
Media release: ‘Smart bins’ dumb idea if they only do waste to landfill

Media release: ‘Smart bins’ dumb idea if they only do waste to landfill

Jun 2, 2016 | Campaigns, Latest News, Media Releases, Waste

The ACT Government through the LDA and TAMS has missed an opportunity by introducing ‘Smart bins’ that only deal with waste to landfill says the Conservation Council. The Government has announced a 12 month trial of three solar-powered self-compacting rubbish bins at...
Waste and resource management – being efficient through closed-loop material systems

Waste and resource management – being efficient through closed-loop material systems

May 20, 2016 | Campaigns, Waste

Wastes (resources with no further use) are an indicator of how we live within our environment. The amount of waste indicates how efficient we are in using resources. The type of waste shows what we value. The way we dispose of waste shows our concern for our...
Temperate Grassland new listing, definition; critically endangered

Temperate Grassland new listing, definition; critically endangered

May 13, 2016 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways

Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands, a critically endangered ecological community (EPBC Act) In April 2016 the previously listed Natural Temperate Grassland of the Southern Tablelands of NSW and the ACT was replaced by a new listing and...
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Our team acknowledges that we meet and work on the land of the Ngunnawal people, and pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging. We also acknowledge all Aboriginal people who have a connection with the lands in the ACT and the surrounding region.

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