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Statement: A funding turnaround needed to deliver on promise to protect 30% of Australia by 2030
Australia’s promise to protect 30% of the country’s nature, wildlife and landscapes has been boosted following a federal government announcement today of a 4.7 million hectare Indigenous Protected Area in the Simpson Desert. The promise is, however, at risk of being broken if much greater investment does not occur in the 2027 federal budget, a national alliance of conservation organisations said today. The 30 by 30 Alliance welcomed the announcement and it marking a milestone of 25 per cent of the nation’s land…
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Federal budget fails nature as Australia faces extinction crisis
The Federal Budget has failed to deliver critical funding required to halt extinctions and secure a healthy environment for future generations. The 30 by 30 alliance of conservation groups warns current funding levels are far below what is needed for Australia to meet its international commitment to protect and conserve at least 30% of land…
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Statement: 30 by 30 Alliance welcomes new land conservation projects
Jason Lyddieth, 30 by 30 Alliance Lead: “The announcement of 2.3 million new hectares of protected areas is a significant and welcome contribution towards Australia’s goal of protecting 30% of our lands by 2030. “Nature is critical economic infrastructure supporting around 20% of GDP, so it’s great to see the allocation of $100 million to 12 new land conservation projects across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria,…
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NATURE LEADER TRAINING RESOURCES
1% For Nature: National Training Webinar (Recording)We’re looking for people willing to meet with their MP and call for a fair go for nature (1% of the federal budget).This webinar will show you:– what 1% of the federal budget for nature can achieve– how to have a constructive meeting with your MP– how you can help build…
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Move it, see it, hear it.
Australia’s unique biodiversity generates $511 billion for the economy every year. Yet investment in its protection and maintenance falls far short and in large part because policy and markets are built to manage, price, and sell, favouring things that can be labelled and owned. Nature doesn’t fit our rules: it crosses borders, does much of…
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Nature’s value to the Australian economy revealed in landmark report: $511 billion
Nature, from grasslands to bushlands to coastal waters, underpins industries that contribute at least $138 billion annually to the Australian economy (equivalent to 5.3% of GDP). This value to the economy grows to $511 billion when including essential non-market services such as recreation and carbon sequestration. Nature is a central pillar of Australia’s economy, supporting…
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Nature Economics: Analysis of the case for Australian Government investment in nature
Nature gives us so much – the fresh air we breathe, clean water to drink, fertile soil to grow our food, and the wildlife and green spaces that bring joy and wonder into our lives. It protects us from floods and heatwaves, supports our mental health, and underpins our economy. Our groundbreaking new report found…
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A budget splash to conserve 30% of Australia’s lands will save species – if we choose the right 30%
SOURCE: Published on The Conversation March 25, 2025 by James Watson. In 2022, Australia and many other nations agreed to protect 30% of their lands and waters by 2030 to arrest the rapid decline in biodiversity. Since then, the Albanese government has protected large new areas of ocean, taking the total up to 52% of territorial waters. In tonight’s…
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ABC NEWS: Bushland the size of New Zealand to be protected under federal budget boost
Exclusive by senior political reporter Pablo Viñales. Read here and WATCH HERE. Millions of hectares of Australian bushland equivalent to the size of New Zealand will soon be protected under a $250 million budget commitment aimed at meeting the government’s goal to conserve 30 per cent of the nation’s land. About 30 million hectares of land…
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Conservation groups welcome new $250M federal funding boost for nature
Conservation groups have welcomed a $250 million federal funding boost towards conserving Australia’s nature. Environment minister Tanya Plibersek today announced “Saving Australia’s Bushland Program”, with funding allocated towards building Australia’s protected areas network. Biodiversity Council Co-chief Councillor and former Queensland Government Chief Scientist Professor Hugh Possingham from the University of Queensland said the “investment is…