Conservation Council ACT Region in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Non-profit organisation

Conservation Council ACT Region

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6229 3200

Address: Shop 14, 26 Barry Drive, Canberra 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://conservationcouncil.org.au

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25.01.2022 Thanks to PTCBR Public Transport Association of Canberra, Pedal Power ACT: Canberra Region Cycling, Living Streets Canberra and AEVA Australian Electric Vehicle Association for co-hosting our public forum which provoked this discussion about public transport policies. Lets keep our focus on the desired outcomes which are better and more equitable public and active transport services for all Canberrans that also reduce emissions and make our city more livable for everyone. #SustainableTransport #ClimateAction #JustTransition

24.01.2022 On the back of releasing the ACT Governments Zero Emission Transition Plan For Transport Canberra, the ALP have committed to electrifying the ACTs public transport system, with 90 new electric buses in the next 4 years, a new zero-emissions bus depot in Canberras North and electric bus infrastructure at the new Woden Depot. Lets hope we arent buying any more diesel buses from here on! The ACT Government Strategy is here: https://www.transport.act.gov.au//ZERO-EMISSION-TRANSITION important we electrify our transport system to reach our 2045 target. ThE ALP announcement is here: https://www.actlabor.org.au//500-new-jobs-in-labor-s-plan/

24.01.2022 What are the parties promising to reduce waste and encourage a sustainable, circular economy? Find out at our final election forum tonight! https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/ #ACTElection2020 #NoWaste #CircularEconomy

24.01.2022 As well as being iconic and cute, koalas and other wildlife are vital elements in ecosystems. Its great to see them recovering from bushfire, and more research about their habits. #ProtectNature https://www.abc.net.au//rescued-koalas-returned-t/12632592

22.01.2022 The ACT Greens have announced a $20m plan to transition Canberra homes off gas, and a commitment to stop connecting fossil-fuel gas to new infill developments from 2023. This is a great response to our calls for all new residential infill connections to be stopped immediately, although it would be even better to at least stop all new houses that don't already have a DA from putting gas in well before 2023. You can read more about this announcement here: https://greens.org.au/act/get-off-gas

21.01.2022 It's not quite so simple as grow up or grow out. We are a low density city in a low density country, and we can afford to fill in some gaps, and offer high quality medium density housing, as long as we use good design an plan high quality shared green space fo residents with great transport connections. But there is no doubt that "growing out" means concreting over grasslands and woodlands that should be protected. #ACElection

21.01.2022 MAKE THE SWITCH FROM GAS TO ELECTRICITY By switching your appliances from gas to electricity, you can save money on your household bills, improve your familys convenience and comfort, and take action to stop climate change. #maketheswitch #gasfreeACT #gascausesclimatechange Climate-Action Canberra 350.org Australia Australian Youth Climate Coalition Canberra - AYCC ACT ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc. Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment StopAdani Canberra Lock The Gate Alliance Nature NSW Queensland Conservation Council Environment Tasmania Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian Conservation Foundation Conservation Council of Western Australia Conservation SA Environment Centre NT

21.01.2022 Doesnt matter how you burn it, gas is a bad idea! #renewablesledrecovery

20.01.2022 "Right now, the scale of the climate crisis means that every single action, policy and commitment made by governments, companies and communities needs to be pulling us in a direction of climate action." With Canberra's per person emissions rate one of the highest in the world, there is a strong case for the ACT to take action. Come to our election forum tonight to ask what the candidates plan to do about creating a sustainable future for our city and region. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/ #ACTElection2020 #ClimateActionNow #ClimateEmergency

20.01.2022 Volunteers needed! We're looking for volunteers to help organise our Online Spring Dinner, and to help with interviews as part of our 40 year anniversary celebrations. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/volunteer/

20.01.2022 Strikers will take to the streets (online) again to demand climate action on September 25th!

20.01.2022 It was a beautiful morning for the Minister for Climate Change Shane Rattenbury MLA to launch our new website https://maketheswitch.org.au/, designed to help Canberra households switch from gas heating, hot water and cooking to all-electric appliances. Thanks to the ACT Government for support through Community Zero Emissions Grants, and all our project partners. Ben Elliston, energy consultant Jenny Edwards, Light House Architecture and Science James De Salis, Laros Technolog...ies Ben Murphy, Global Energy Training Solutions Danielle Brito, Winning Appliances Rob Clode, Limegreentangerine Will Middleton & Jimmy Ennett, Crux Media Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development #GoGasFree #AllElectric #MakeTheSwitch See more

20.01.2022 Transport emissions contribute 60% to the ACTs direct greenhouse emissions. Ask your ACT candidates about their policies for sustainable transport. Find out more here! https://conservationcouncil.org.au/take-action-for-sustain/ #ACTElection2020

20.01.2022 Strong environmental law is needed to protect of our iconic species into the future. Yet we are already seeing a lack of commitment by the Commonwealth to assume responsibility for our environment, rushing to devolve powers to the states before the final EPBC report is released.

20.01.2022 Don't forget to grab your tickets to our Online Spring Dinner to get your hands on these deliciously local food & drinks hampers brought to you by The Lazy Grazer and Rosnay Organic We sampled the hampers last week and we were blown away! Early bird ticket sales end on 15th October, so get in quick: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/online-spring-dinner-20/

19.01.2022 The ACT Government has just released the Management Plan for feral horses in Namadgi National Park. Needless to say, feral horses damage biodiversity rich areas and are not welcome in Namadgi. National Parks Association of the ACT Read about it here: https://www.environment.act.gov.au//namadgi-national-park-

19.01.2022 Take your EV for a spin tomorrow, or get along to see EVs on the road and start planning for your electric car future! #EV @AEVA_National @ElectricVehiclesCanberra

18.01.2022 Good news! Now we just need to ACT Government to stop new residences hooking up to the gas network. If clean renewable electricity is good enough for new Government buildings, its good enough for all new buildings! #gasfreeACT #nonewconnections #ACT2020Election

18.01.2022 The Conservation Council is pleased to be hosting our first Election Forum for the ACT 2020 Election on Transport, in collaboration with Pedal Power ACT: Canberra Region Cycling, PTCBR Public Transport Assoc of Canberra, Living Streets Canberra and the Australian Electric Vehicle Assoc - ACT Branch. Confirmed candidates so far include Chris Steel MLA (ALP candidate for Murrumbidgee, Minister for Transport) and Emma Davidson for Murrumbidgee (Greens spokesperson on Transport)) and Candice Burch (Canberra Liberals candidate for Kurrajong, Shadow Transport Minister). Register Here! https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-sustaina/

17.01.2022 Here's the perfect school holiday activity for you: BirdLife Australia is starting a plushie revolution! THIS THURSDAY, gather your toys, make some protest signs for them, take a pic and post it on your socials. Don't forget to tag it for maximum effect For more info, go to https://www.actforbirds.org/plushie-protest #beforeitsgone Scott Morrison (ScoMo) Sussan Ley MP

17.01.2022 On Saturday, Changemaker Career and Craft Hub Dickson will host a workshop "sustainability, food, life". Hear from Emma Mason, co-owner of The Source Bulk Foods, Mark Howden, Director of the ANU Climate Change Institute and Nicola Lambert, Founder & Director at Create and Sow Community Art Interventions. https://www.act.gov.au//w/changemaker-career-and-craft-hub

17.01.2022 Renew your gardening passion with a six-month subscription to Wynlen House Artisan Village Farm, which you can purchase in our Christmas Online Auction. Being a part of the Wynlen House Membership Community brings you seasonal, up to date, tried and tested planting choices, timings and growing techniques for the home vegetable grower or micro market gardener in cool/cold climates. It also offers tips and insights into efficient, environmentally sound, organic, sustainable small farming practices based on the latest research in organic horticulture and regenerative farming. http://ow.ly/7B9a50Cuelv Braidwood Open Gardens Braidwood Community Garden Braidwood Bugle Canberra Organic Growers Society (COGS) Horticultural Society of Canberra Inc. Slow Food Canberra Capital and Country Convivium

17.01.2022 Adanis determination to dig up coal is unrelenting despite increasing costs and opposition. #NoNewCoal #ClimateActionNow https://www.abc.net.au//adani-coal-mine-abbot-poi/12644432

15.01.2022 Yesterday, ConsCouncil representative Maddie took a tour of the conservation corridor out at Ginninderry, hosted by Ange and David from the Ginninderry Conservation Trust. Current activities underway at the corridor include tree planting and monitoring the native grassland scrape site.

14.01.2022 Great initiative by @PlanetArk and @auspost to help us tackle the boxes of old electronics junk that we all have tucked in a cupboard. Much better to recycle these valuable materials than dump them in landfill or leave them gathering dust! #CircularEconomy

14.01.2022 Some good news for the koalas at Mt Lofty! Lets hope the NCA can be as decisive about the grasslands at North Lawson that DHA is proposing to build over when the time comes. #biodiversitymatters #northlawson

14.01.2022 My Octopus Teacher is a new nature documentary which follows filmmaker Craig Foster as he forges a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. Could the emotive approach to storytelling used in the film be positive for wildlife conservation? Some evidence suggests that empathy can drive concern for wildlife as well as positive action. http://ow.ly/TMJS50Cugnw?

14.01.2022 We agree an effective way to help families with energy costs is to help them get off gas and onto efficient electric appliances. The question for all candidates at the ACT Election is: Will you stop new residences across established suburbs hooking up to the gas network? (Saving $35m of gas consumers money over the next 5 years). https://conservationcouncil.org.au/safe-climate-2020/ #NoNewGas #GasFreeACT #MakeTheSwitch

13.01.2022 Did you know it was world EV day last week? Are you hanging out for electric transport? Come to our election forum where well be asking candidates about their sustainable transport policies. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-sustaina/ #SustainableTransport #ActiveTransport

13.01.2022 The ACT Government's Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity has launched an inquiry into renewable energy in the ACT. The Conservation Council ACT Region looks forward to contributing to the inquiry which will look into the opportunities and challenges to establish the ACT as a national hub for renewable energy innovation, and other issues around the implementation of renewables policy in the ACT. Make your submission before COB 29 April 2021.... https://www.parliament.act.gov.au//inquiry-into-renewable-

12.01.2022 Get on your bike and head over to our ACT 2020 Election Forum on Sustainable Transport! Starts at 5.30pm. You can register here: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-sustaina/

12.01.2022 The ACT Greens have announced a $50m incentive package for electric vehicles - including incentives for buyers of electric cars and bikes. #ACTElection2020 #electricvehicles You can find the details of their announcement here: https://greens.org.au/act/EV

11.01.2022 Don't forget to register for our online forum next Tuesday night! Hear from the candidates about how they are going to make Canberra a genuinely sustainable city. Register here: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/

11.01.2022 Does your home use gas? Are your energy bills hurting? Are you looking for meaningful ways you can take action on climate change? Come along (virtually) to our Environment Exchange discussion about our new Make the Switch website to find out how you can save money, improve your family's comfort AND save the planet!

11.01.2022 Minister for Climate Change Shane Rattenbury launched the Conservation Councils new website maketheswitch.org.au designed to help Canberra households make the switch from gas to electricity.

10.01.2022 Thank you to all who attended our first Election Forum last night on Sustainable Transport. If you missed it, you can re-watch the event here: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-sustaina/ #ACTElection2020 #ElectionForum Pedal Power ACT: Canberra Region Cycling Living Streets Canberra AEVA Australian Electric Vehicle Association PTCBR Public Transport Association of Canberra

10.01.2022 "Fast-tracking" a transition off gas is not about shaming people who currently use gas. It's about giving the community the time and the support to make the right decisions going forward, such as buying an electric appliance when your old gas one breaks down. But allowing new houses and buildings to hook up to the gas network is not responsible when we know that gas is a fossil fuel that is being phased out. Our Make the Switch website (maketheswitch.org.au) shows Canberrans how they can save money and the environment by switching to all-electric appliances when their gas ones kick the bucket. #maketheswitch #NoNewGas

09.01.2022 Join Australian Dance Party this year at Enlighten Festival for an exclusive after-dark walking tour through the Australian National Botanic Gardens with illuminated live dance, music and spoken word. This embodied study of symbiosis re-positions the human as a part of nature, and the "response-ability" we hold in shaping our ecological future. Tickets can be purchased here: https://enlightencanberra.com/program/symbiosis/

09.01.2022 Come to Tuesday night's Environment Exchange to hear from an electrician about making the switch off gas. Ben Murphy, head trainer at Global Energy Training Solutions, provides electrical apprenticeship education and post-trade training in renewable energy and telecommunications. Ben is a licensed electrician and renewable and sustainable energy advocate. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/environment-exchange-ma/

08.01.2022 Today ACT Labor committed $100m over 5 years to build 250MW of battery storage in a distributed network around the city. Battery storage will add great flexibility to our electricity network, and will help Canberra's energy resilience. #ACTElection2020

07.01.2022 The ACT has the potential to become a national leader in waste management strategy by focusing more on a circular economy. But, as ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Sophie Lewis, points out, we also need to rethink the way we consume.

06.01.2022 It turned out that light rail was a bit of a hot topic at our Sustainable Transport Forum last night. It would be good to have a clear commitment from all political parties to continue the rollout of light rail across Canberra. #zeroemissions #sustainabletransport #ACTElection2020

06.01.2022 Cats are wonderful household pets, but roaming cats pose large threats to our native wildlife. This new research appears to have found one species that has adapted to avoid encounters with roaming cats.

06.01.2022 Welcome to our new volunteers Last week we welcomed new volunteers who will be taking on a range of projects in communications, campaigns and fundraising. If you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] to discuss volunteer opportunities!

06.01.2022 The Office of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment (OCSE) are conducting a survey on how the 2019/20 bushfires affected the health of ACT residents. If you have a spare 5 minutes, grab a coffee and take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/blacksummer

05.01.2022 Do you want to be involved in a PAID co-design workshop to help reduce the amount of leaf litter entering ACT waterways? Recent research suggests that leaf litter entering stormwater drains across Canberra is contributing significantly to nutrient pollution in our waterways, causing blue-green algae outbreaks, among other problems. Griffith University is looking for ACT residents to participate in a 90-minute online Zoom session to discuss ideas for initiatives that could be... implemented in the ACT to keep waterways clean. Fill out this short survey to register: https://prodsurvey.rcs.griffith.edu.au//s/653117/newtest/Y

05.01.2022 A future expansion of the northside suburb of Lawson, "Lawson 2", is in doubt as the government has not been able to sell the land that allows for almost 1000 properties. Nearby "Lawson 1", however, remains a hot topic of debate. The proposed development on this grassland site threatens species such as the Golden Sun Moth, Striped Legless Lizard, Perunga Grasshopper and Key’s Matchstick Grasshopper https://www.canberratimes.com.au//expansion-of-lawson-ver/

05.01.2022 This is a missed opportunity. Any public funding should be used to support the transition to low-emissions transport, including electric vehicles, and provide targeted support to those who might need assistance to get there. #SustainableTransport #ActiveTravel https://canberraliberals.org.au/liberals-to-deliver-direct/

04.01.2022 Here's a great story about getting off gas in Canberra! And shout out to Dr Emma Campbell at ACTCOSS - ACT Council of Social Service Inc. who is so supportive of cutting greenhouse emissions, and stands up for those low income households who might need to be supported through the transition. If you need more info about going all-electric in Canberra, check out www.maketheswitch.org.au #gasfreeACT #nonewgas #ACTElection

04.01.2022 Renewable energy takes another step towards a sustainable future with the ACT Governments new contracts to build 2 commercial-scale batteries in the ACT. Together with investment in rooftop solar and EVs, this will be good for grid flexibility and helps to displace coal-powered generation from the network. https://www.canberratimes.com.au//two-big-batteries-comin/

04.01.2022 This is a devastating outcome. Gas is a polluting fossil fuel, and not needed as a "transition fuel." We should all be fighting to get emissions down, not opening up new coal and gas fields. When are Governments going to stand for the community instead of big corporations? When are our national environment laws going to take climate change into account? #nonewgas #RErecovery #gasfreeACT

04.01.2022 What are the parties promising about climate action, getting off gas and ending support for fossil fuels? Join our final election forum tonight to find out and ask your questions. https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/ #ACTElection2020 #ClimateActionNow #NoNewGas

03.01.2022 Canberra Liberals have announced they will make the ACTs entire cycle path network road-free by 2030 and provide $5 million to improve cycling facilities at transport interchanges and other major stops. #ACTElection2020 #ActiveTravel #BikePaths You can find the details of their announcement here: ... https://canberraliberals.org.au/cycling-will-be-road-free-/ See more

02.01.2022 Learn how to repair stuff - from clothes to Christmas lights - at the Tuggeranong Repair Cafe this Sunday from 1-4pm! https://www.facebook.com/events/731615314098690

02.01.2022 Make time to check out our new website to find out you can save money and help the planet by switching of gas at home! #gasfreeACT

02.01.2022 The Conversation have released a clever visual montage of the impact of the 2019/2020 bushfires. It concludes with an interactive tool allowing you to explore the species affected, percentages of habitat lost and priority actions for ongoing conservation. Check it out here: https://bushfires2020.netlify.app/

01.01.2022 Last night, we hosted our third and final candidate forum on Climate Change and Urban Sustainability ahead of the ACT election day. Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Conservation Council. If you missed it, you can catch up online here: https://conservationcouncil.org.au/election-forum-climate/ #ACTElection2020 #ElectionForum #ClimateActionNow