We are Australia's national environment organisation. Nature needs us, now

Why the United Nations' COP15 is just as important for Australia as COP27

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23 November 22

The unregulated destruction of threatened species habitat happening in Queensland

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22 November 22

Coal testing scam leaves industry’s reputation in tatters

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21 November 22

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Radioactive waste works ‘pre-emptive and unjustified’

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15 November 22

No time to COP out: what the Biodiversity COP should deliver to protect nature this decade

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10 November 22

How petitions can create lasting change

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03 November 22

Who are we?

We’re the Australian Conservation Foundation, Australia's national environment organisation. Since 1965, we’ve protected the nature we all love – our unique wildlife and our beautiful beaches and bush. We won’t give up until Australia’s nature is protected and regenerated. Nature needs us, now.

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Our challenge

Right now, a pollution and extinction crisis threatens our living world. Climate damage and habitat destruction are two of the biggest challenges we face in Australia. But together, we can, we must, we will solve this. 

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How we work

We push for bold solutions, because the problems we face are big and urgent. We use evidence-based advocacy, courage, creativity and common sense to make this country a better place. Powered by people, we influence governments and businesses to protect and regenerate nature and hold them to account without fear or favour.

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