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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 17 Australian ecosystems are showing signs of collapse.
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A fair go for nature?
Federal spending on biodiversity is just 0.1% of total expenditure. It’s not enough – and it’s showing!
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The price of nature
This study estimates the Federal spend on biodiversity and how it compares to the need and risk associated with biodiversity and other spending in the economy.
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Jason explains 30 by 30
30 by 30 is the best news for the planet you haven’t heard of! It’s a global promise where countries have pledged to ensure 30% of the Earth’s lands and seas are safe by 2030. This is the planet’s best chance of saving nature so people and wildlife have a good future. Jason from our…
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The price of nature
Report: Australian nature in crisis due to lack of funding A new report shows Australian federal government spending on protecting nature equates to 0.1% of the total budget, despite scientific advice that much more is required to achieve national and international conservation protection targets. While government spending on nature has increased in recent years, it…
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Public attitudes towards conservation and nature
The second annual Biodiversity Concerns Survey has shown that Australians care deeply about the state of nature, with a strong majority wanting the federal government to greatly increase its investment in conservation programs and implement stronger national environmental laws. key findings Read more on the Biodiversity Council website.
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Why we need 30 by 30
Australia is a biodiversity hotspot. More than 70% of our species can be found nowhere else on Earth! But nature is facing tough times Down Under. The Biodiversity Council has identified the main causes for this: On top of all this, climate change is making things even harder. Sadly, Australia has the highest rate of…
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what is 30 by 30?
30 by 30 is about halting the loss of the planet’s ecosystems and species. It’s a global promise where countries have pledged to ensure 30% of the Earth’s lands and seas are safe by 2030. This is the planet’s best chance of saving nature so people and wildlife have a good future. Back in December 2022,…
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Three Aussie icons that love parks
National Parks are vital for safeguarding our wildlife. Walk into any national park in the country, and you’re stepping straight into the homes of some of our most endangered or threatened animals. Here’s three Aussie icons that rely on calling National Parks home: Southern Corroboree frog – endangered Kosciuszko National Park protects the remaining southern…