Media releases
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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’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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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…
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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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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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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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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…