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The people have spoken – and they are demanding climate action!
Is the 2022 federal election result a watershed moment in Australian politics? The turning point when the existential threat posed by climate change has finally risen to great enough prominence in the minds of enough Australians that we will no longer tolerate...
Race to Zero Waste
The ACT Government has started the phase out of single use plastics by banning plastic cutlery, stirrers and polystyrene containers, but it’s time to do more and do it faster. Sign the Petition!
Rally to Save Lawson Grasslands!
Join us on May 7 at the Community Rally to call for the protection of Lawson grasslands.
Call on Federal candidates to protect Lawson grasslands
Call on Federal Election candidates to stop DHA’s proposed housing development over critically-endangered grasslands at housing at Lawson North.
Why mature trees have special value in the ACT’s environment
Trees sit at the heart of environmental activism. They symbolise so much that is healthy about the environment, here in Australia and around the world. They oxygenate the air for us. They provide habitat for animals and birds. They provide shelter and resources for...
World Environment Day Dinner 2022 – 4 June #OnlyOneEarth
Join us for the 2022 World Environment Day Dinner at the National Museum of Australia.
Our guest speaker is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, leading expert in the field of recycling science, and founding Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology at UNSW. Professor Veena Sahajwalla is producing a new generation of green materials, products and resources made entirely, or primarily, from waste. Enjoy live music and entertainment, and connect with Canberra’s environment community.
Junior Heritage Walks: Canberra Heritage Festival 2022
Especially for kids! Discover Canberra's amazing nature on a guided walk. The Conservation Council is hosting three walks as part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival. This year's theme for the festival is 'curiosity'. What better theme could we have to...
Paint the town yellow for Climate Action this federal election!
Let's put the climate front and centre for the 2022 Federal Election!1. Paint the town yellow! The Conservation Council is partnering with the Climate Action Network Australia and CANsign to distribute these distinctive Climate Action Now signs as part of a national...
MEDIA RELEASE: ACT cat legislation an important step towards wildlife protection
This Bill is a welcome start to Canberra-wide cat containment and with its introduction we will hopefully see a big shift in awareness in the community about what it means to care for cats, and our wildlife.
Call on the ACT Government to protect Bluetts Block-Piney Ridge now!
Send an email ACT Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti, and Minister for Planning Mick Gentleman, to protect Bluetts Block-Piney Ridge.
Exciting opportunity to join our team!
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team as Communications Manager – find out more!
2021 ACT Environment Award Winners
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. Find out who the award winners were in 2021!