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CBR360 kicked off Canberra’s circular economy discussion
It’s time to close the loop on last century’s take–make–waste linear economy. In September, innovators, researchers, policy makers and community leaders from across the Canberra region came together to kick-start the conversation about a circular economy for a sustainable future.
Spring Mingle 2022
Join the Conservation Council ACT Region to celebrate our environment achievements as we announce the ACT Environment Award winners at our 2022 Spring Mingle. Connect with others who are passionate about the environment.
ACT Environment Awards 2022: Nominations now open!
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.
Community calls on Federal Government to Stop Lawson Development
The Conservation Council ACT Region and Friends of Grasslands is calling on the Federal Government to withdraw Defence Housing Australia’s proposed urban development over nationally significant and critically endangered Natural Temperate Grasslands in the Belconnen region.
Apartment buyers beware – ask about gas!
The Conservation Council ACT Region is warning new apartment buyers in Canberra to check if their new home purchase will be hooked up to the gas network for hot water or cooking, after finding out that many multi-unit developments are still building with gas hot water.
“Poor and deteriorating”: The State of Environment Report 2021
Australia’s environment is deteriorating and Canberra - the ‘bush capital’ - is no exception. The Bogong moths that once visited our city twice a year in their millions, are a memory - we’re lucky to see a couple each season; the beloved Gang-gang Cockatoo, our faunal...