biodiveristy crisis
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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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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…
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ABC NEWS: New Central Western Desert Indigenous Protected Area spans 4 million hectares
Article by Victoria Ellis. Read here. Anangu traditional owners have welcomed the dedication of the Central Western Desert Indigenous Protected Area (IPA). An IPA is an area of land or sea that traditional owners manage for biodiversity conservation, as part of an agreement with the federal government. Linda Nakamara Allen is a traditional owner within…
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VIDEO: North Sydney MP supports calls for nature funding
Kylea Tink, Independent Federal Member for North Sydney, urges for non-partisan support for nature and calls for more political ambition, commitment and financial support. This recording is of the Parliamentary sitting for the House of Representatives on 12 Feb 2025. Remember, 30 by 30 is non-partisan, we will never issue advice on how to vote.…
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Statement: 30 by 30 Alliance welcomes WA’s conservation achievements
I Jason Lyddieth, National Protected Areas Campaign Manager, Pew Charitable Trusts: “The boost of national parks across important biodiverse areas in WA is a significant and welcome contribution towards Australia’s goal of protecting 30% of our lands by 2030. Joint-management efforts here set a national standard and will have lasting benefits for people and nature. …
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AAP NEWS: Mining state moves to become ‘conservation superpower’
Article by Amanda Parkinson. Read here. Its economy is powered by mining but Western Australia is laying claim to being a “conservation superpower” with the expansion of national parks. An additional 6.5 million hectares of land and water has been protected since 2019, surpassing a state government target, Environment Minister Reece Whitby says. The state…