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

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13 March 25

Turtle, seabird, fish, crayfish, dolphin and frog species added to threatened species list

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07 March 25

Maugean skate: Forward the letter to the Prime Minister

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24 January 25

Extinction wrapped 2024

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21 January 25

Approved destruction of koala habitat tripled in 2024

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21 January 25

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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