Important Links
Climate Change
Australia Department of the Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Water.
The ACT Government has established our Department to consolidate and build on our capacity to respond to climate change.
Government of Australia Indigenous Protected Areas Programme
Indigenous Protected Areas deliver more than environmental benefits. Managing Indigenous Protected Areas helps Indigenous communities to protect their significant cultural values for future generations and receive spin-off health, education, economic and social benefits. The Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative plans to increase Indigenous Protected Areas by at least 40 per cent over the next five years - an increase of at least eight million hectares.
Australia Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Australia Commonwealth marine protected areas
The Australian Government manages an estate of marine protected areas (MPA) that are Commonwealth reserves under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The Australian Marine Conservation Society
Guarding Our Ocean Wildlife
A lot of us value more than just a coastal view, we love the sea itself. But the sea that we know and love is changing. Once treated as a dumping ground and considered inexhaustible, our oceans are now in crisis and need our help. The Australian Marine Conservation Society is Australia's only charity dedicated exclusively to protecting ocean wildlife and their homes.
Australian Alps National Parks
These parks and reserves of the Australian Alps are collectively known as the 'Australian Alps' national parks, a conservation zone of international significance. They have been inscribed on the National Heritage list and are also included as one of Australia's top 15 -20 tourism experiences as a National Landscape.
Australian Commonwealth Government
Australian Alps National Parks
These parks and reserves of the Australian Alps are collectively known as the 'Australian Alps' national parks, a conservation zone of international significance. They have been inscribed on the National Heritage list and are also included as one of Australia's top 15 -20 tourism experiences as a National Landscape.
Australia's Biosphere Reserves
A biosphere reserve is a unique concept which includes one or more protected areas and surrounding lands that are managed to combine both conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
- Each biosphere reserve conserves examples of characteristic ecosystems of one of the world's natural regions, managed for their protection and study.
- It is a land and/or coastal/marine area in which people are an integral component, and which is managed for objectives ranging from complete protection to intensive yet sustainable production.
- It is a regional centre for monitoring, research, education and training on natural and managed ecosystems.
- It is a place where government decision makers, scientists, managers and local people cooperate in developing a model program for managing land and water to meet human needs while conserving natural processes and biological resources.
- Finally, each biosphere reserve is a symbol of voluntary cooperation to conserve and use resources for the well being of people everywhere.
Australia Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Gateway for information about the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage Area
Australia Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and Arts
The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture
Government of Australia Indigenous Protected Areas Programme
Indigenous Protected Areas deliver more than environmental benefits. Managing Indigenous Protected Areas helps Indigenous communities to protect their significant cultural values for future generations and receive spin-off health, education, economic and social benefits. The Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative plans to increase Indigenous Protected Areas by at least 40 per cent over the next five years - an increase of at least eight million hectares.
Australia Commonwealth marine protected areas
The Australian Government manages an estate of marine protected areas (MPA) that are Commonwealth reserves under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The National Reserve System
The National Reserve System is Australia's network of protected areas, conserving examples of our natural landscapes and native plants and animals for future generations. Based on a scientific framework, it is the nation's natural safety net against our biggest environmental challenges.
Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council
The Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC) consists of the Australian/State/Territory and New Zealand government ministers responsible for primary industries, natural resources, environment and water policy. This Council results from the amalgamation and reorganisation of the previous ministerial councils (ARMCANZ, ANZECC and MCFFA) that dealt with elements of these issues.
Caring for our Country
Caring for our Country is the Government's new natural resource management initiative. Caring for our Country is an integrated package with one clear goal, a business approach to investment, clearly articulated outcomes and priorities and improved accountability.
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Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. For over 40 years we have been a strong voice for the environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. We work with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment.
The Australian Marine Conservation Society
Guarding Our Ocean Wildlife
A lot of us value more than just a coastal view, we love the sea itself. But the sea that we know and love is changing. Once treated as a dumping ground and considered inexhaustible, our oceans are now in crisis and need our help. The Australian Marine Conservation Society is Australia's only charity dedicated exclusively to protecting ocean wildlife and their homes.
Australian Ranger Federation
The ARF is a professional body supporting Rangers and other professional officers involved in the conservation and management of our natural resources.
Birds Australia
Since 1901, Birds Australia (formerly the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union) has been bringing together people who care about birds. More than just a research organisation, BA is a passionate advocate for the protection of our birds and the habitats on which they depend.
As Australia's birds face unprecedented challenges to their survival- habitat destruction, feral predators, climate change- Birds Australia is in there, working with the broader Australian community to speak out on behalf of our amazing birdlife.
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The Colong Foundation for Wilderness
THE COLONG FOUNDATION is the longest-serving community advocate for wilderness in Australia. Our campaigns have secured over a million hectares of national parks, most of which is wilderness but a further million hectares of threatened forests in NSW need urgent protection. This site provides the information you need to help secure these areas and others across the nation. Hopefully it will inspire a dozen new campaigns to save these precious areas.
Conservation Council
The Conservation Council is an outspoken advocate of environmental protection. We inform the public and governments on key environmental issues and participate in government and community processes that seek to restore and protect the natural environment. We are the State's main non-government organisation for accessing conservation resources and networks in WA and assist many members of the community and conservation-focused groups throughout the State.
ECO
ECO is an umbrella group of environment and conservation organisations in New Zealand.
Conservation Volunteers of Australia
Conservation Volunteers is Australia’s leading practical conservation organisation.
Since 1982 Conservation Volunteers has fulfilled its mission to attract and manage a force of volunteers in practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.
New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
Web based platform for environment groups, volunteers, and for all those interested in the environment
National Parks Association
NPA seeks to protect, connect and restore the integrity and diversity of natural systems in and beyond through national parks, marine sanctuaries and other means
National Parks Association of New South Wales
Nature Foundation
Our Vision
To play a significant role in nature conservation as South Australia’s pre-eminent wildlife charity.
Our Mission
To be an apolitical, not-for-profit, wildlife charity which works with and inspires others to conserve restore and sustainably manage South Australia’s natural heritage.
Conservation International
Global Marine Program
Outlines CI's commitment to global marine conservation and focuses marine biological diversity, threats to the oceans, tools for conservation and more.
Parks Forum
Parks Forum is the peak industry association for park management agencies in Australia and New Zealand.
We represent agencies which have management and stewardship responsibility for the full range of parks across the parks spectrum, from smaller urban parklands and forests, through to larger national parks and protected areas.
Tasmanian Conservation Trust
working to protect:
- Forests and Wilderness
- Oceans and Coasts
- Biodiversity
- Global Environment
- Quality of Life
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network was established in 2003 with the vision that 'no indigenous species of plant will become extinct nor be placed at risk of extinction as a result of human action or indifference, and that the rich, diverse and unique plant life of New Zealand will be recognised, cherished and restored'.
Trust for Nature
Trust for Nature has protected more than 80,000 hectares of native vegetation in Victoria. This includes more than 950 private properties protected by conservation covenants, 115 properties purchased by Trust for Nature (51 currently retained and 60 transferred to the Crown for inclusion in the reserve system); and 44 properties sold through the Revolving Fund.
Established under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act (1972), Trust for Nature is the only Victorian organisation to protect bushland with land management agreements that last forever.
OUR VISION:To protect 1 million hectares of private land to safeguard Victoria’s natural heritage.
OUR PURPOSE: Protecting, managing and conserving biodiversity.
Forest and Bird Society
Formed in 1923, Forest & Bird has about 40,000 members in 50 branches that work on a variety of conservation activities, from re-forestation to lobbying, bird monitoring to weed-busting.
Originally established to protect our native forests and birds, our role has been extended in recent years to include protection of all native species and wild places – on land and in our oceans, lakes and rivers.
Although the issues Forest & Bird has tackled have broadened over time, the same motivation - to protect New Zealand's native flora, fauna, habitats and natural scenic values – is still central to Forest & Bird today.
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society is a community-based environmental protection organisation. We work to safeguard our sources of clean water and air, to tackle devastating climate change, to create a safe future for life on Earth, and to give a better world to our children. The majority of our work is in Australia, with a strong focus on natural environments and the role they play in keeping our world safe.
The Colong Foundation for Wilderness
THE COLONG FOUNDATION is the longest-serving community advocate for wilderness in Australia. Our campaigns have secured over a million hectares of national parks, most of which is wilderness but a further million hectares of threatened forests in NSW need urgent protection. This site provides the information you need to help secure these areas and others across the nation. Hopefully it will inspire a dozen new campaigns to save these precious areas.
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society is a community-based environmental protection organisation. We work to safeguard our sources of clean water and air, to tackle devastating climate change, to create a safe future for life on Earth, and to give a better world to our children. The majority of our work is in Australia, with a strong focus on natural environments and the role they play in keeping our world safe.
Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability
The central goal of Intergenerational Partnership for Sustainability (IPS) is to contribute to enhancing current and emerging leadership to help address complex global challenges, especially climate change, biodiversity loss, poverty, and gender inequity.
IUCN CEC
Young Professionals Group of IUCN Commission on Education and Communication led by Dominic Stucker. For more info, please, contact Dominic (dstucker@sustainer.org)
The CEL´s Young Professionals Group
Seeks to promote intergenerational partnership within CEL and IUCN in general. The members of the YP Group are members of CEL, under 35 and committed to the defense of the public interest through environmental law and policy. We invite you to visit our blog and in case you need further information contact Bruno Monteferri, Chair of the YP Group (bmonteferri@spda.org.pe).
WILDYouth and Young Professionals Community
The WILDyouth community – the forum, blog, photo-sharing, and more – tells your story, encourages conversations across the globe and provides opportunities for learning, growth and involvement.
