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National plan to protect 30% of Australia’s terrestrial areas a positive step, but will fall short without proper funding
11 October 2024 Key conservation groups have welcomed today’s release of the Government’s terrestrial roadmap to meet its target of protecting at least 30% of land by 2030 and are strengthening calls for increased federal funding for nature to now deliver the roadmap. The National Roadmap for protecting and conserving 30 per cent of Australia’s…
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Global Nature Positive Summit kicks off, but Australia’s biodiversity will keepdeclining without increased government investment
7 October 2024 Without leading the way with significant government funding, Australia will fall far short of its ownbiodiversity protection goals. This week, Australia will host the first Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney, aimed at boostingprivate sector investment in nature repair. The summit is part of the commitment to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,which…
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“We’re using tiny cups of water to put out nature’s raging fire”
Op Ed for The Canberra Times By Professor Hugh Possingham, University of Queensland and Biodiversity Council In just under two months time Australia is scheduled to host the global nature positive summit in Sydney, an event that has been designed to focus attention on tackling biodiversity decline. The event has been billed as a way…
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Scientists’ statement on 30 by 30
In July 2024, 26 of Australia’s eminent ecology, conservation and biodiversity academics signed a joint statement, calling on the Australian Government to commit significant federal funding towards nature. Read more here
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Top scientists call on Australian Government to allocate federal funding towards nature protection and management
More than two dozen of Australia’s eminent ecology, conservation and biodiversity academics have called on the Australian Government to commit significant federal funding towards nature. The group, including Biodiversity Council Co-Chief Councillor and former Queensland Chief Scientist Professor Hugh Possingham, have signed a joint statement expressing concern that Australia’s commitment under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
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Fair go for nature webinar resources
On our Fair Go For Nature webinar we heard how the federal government isn’t spending anywhere near what nature needs to keep it healthy. The good news is we have a big opportunity to change this. Right now, the government is seeking feedback on its draft 30by30 roadmap. Please have your say on the…
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New Indigenous Protected Areas a welcome step on Australia’s journey to 30 by 30
Today’s announcement of more than 7 million hectares of new IPAs will contribute towards Australia’s commitment to protect 30% of the nation’s landmass by the year 2030. “Indigenous Protected Areas now make up the majority of Australia’s protected area estate. It’s great to see ongoing commitment to the growth of this important federal program,” said Pew Charitable Trusts’ National…
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Help shape Australia’s plan to get to 30 by 30
Right now the government is seeking your feedback on protecting 30% of Australia’s land by 2030 (30by30). It’s important your voice is heard because their own 30by30 plan has a major gap – no funding! Add your voice by sending a submission using this form. Let’s ensure nature gets the funding it desperately needs. Less…
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Response to Environment Ministers Meeting
The following quotes can be attributed to Jason Lyddieth, National Protected Areas Campaign Manager from the Pew Charitable Trusts, member of the 30 by 30 Alliance. It is welcoming to see today’s communique from the meeting of Australia’s Environment Ministers include a strong confirmation of the goal to protect and conserve 30% of Australia’s landmass…
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Is Australia in a nature crisis?
Australia leads the world in mammal extinctions. We are the only developed country on the global list of deforestation hotspots. And 19 Australian ecosystems are showing signs of collapse.