Australia’s next extinction? Last stand for the Canberra Grassland Earless Dragon

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...

Nominations Open – ACT Environment Awards 2023

Sep 26, 2023 | Latest News

Join us in celebrating the hard work and achievements of the environment community over the past year with the ACT Environment Awards 2023 – Nominations are now open! There are many ways to create positive change in the world. Everyone is encouraged to apply,...

Protect Ngununggula/ Bluetts Block and the WEIA Community forum

Aug 29, 2023

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...

Welcoming the phase out of Wood Heaters in the ACT for nature, climate and health

Aug 24, 2023 | Campaigns, Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment’s investigation into wood heater policy. The Government has now endorsed a plan to phase-out wood heaters in the ACT by 2045.  The Conservation Council ACT...

Protect Bluetts Block – Threatened Species Day Vigil

Aug 14, 2023

Canberra is home to incredible places and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. But nature in Canberra and Australia is in trouble. The wildlife and the places we love are under threat from a warming climate, deforestation, over development, and roads and...

Protect Bluetts Block as a Nature Reserve

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...

Sleeper Weeds – Take Action Via Canberra Nature Map

Jun 30, 2023 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Take action

Some of the species that are currently favoured as garden and landscape plants are establishing a toehold in Canberra’s natural areas.  A major issue is that some of these “sleeper” or emerging weed species are still being recommended to be planted...

Invest further in Climate and Nature to improve wellbeing – 2023/24 ACT Budget Wrap

Jun 28, 2023 | Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways, Transport

2023/24 ACT Budget Wrap Earlier this year, the Conservation Council made a Budget submission to the ACT Government that focussed on 6 key priorities: Champion environment and climate organisations  Invest in electrification for a safe climate Invest in safe,...

Bush Buds: River Walk

Jun 22, 2023

You’ve chosen your Bush bud – now it’s time to learn all about them!  Join us for a Bush Buds walk – the theme of this walk is River, and will give you the opportunity to learn more about the habitat of the following Bush Buds:  Macquarie Perch Murray...

CBR360 Symposium wins Sustainable Event award!

May 25, 2023 | Latest News

We are thrilled to share that the Conservation Council ACT Region won the Sustainable Event award for our CBR360 Circular Economy Symposium 2022 at the ACT Government’s 2023 Climate Choices Business Awards! The CBR360 Symposium was the brainchild of previous Executive...