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The alarming United States actions at the United Nations Desertification COP and implications for upcoming biodiversity and climate conferences

UNCCD - COP17- Mongolia, United States disrupted negotiations on gender, civil society participations and cooperation between the Rio Conventions.
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The alarming United States actions at the United Nations Desertification COP and implications for upcoming biodiversity and climate conferences

8 October 2026
UNCCD - COP17- Mongolia, United States disrupted negotiations on gender, civil society participations and cooperation between the Rio Conventions.
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Become a scientist in your own backyard – all you need is a (phone)camera and iNaturalist

6 October 2026
Discover how iNaturalist can turn your everyday nature sightings into valuable scientific records.
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Top marine scientists urge Australia to expand marine sanctuaries and remove industrial threats

28 August 2026
More than 275 leading marine scientists are urging the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s marine parks, warning that the waters around mainland Australia remain significantly under-protected.
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How to choose sustainable seafood and support healthier oceans

29 July 2026
Australians love seafood, but the boom in demand is putting pressure on marine populations and the environment. Making sustainable choices is becoming increasingly important.
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Western Australia’s southwest peatlands: ancient wetlands, extraordinary wildlife and the science helping to protect them

24 July 2026
Peatlands are remarkable ecosystems that accumulate carbon, retain and filter water and support unique biodiversity. But they are under increasing threat of extinction and need protection.
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Watch our webinar: H5N1 Bird Flu and Australian Wildlife

14 July 2026
Experts unpack the potential impacts of bird flu on at-risk species and ecosystems, and identify urgent actions needed today to improve Australia's response.
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Where your money is invested can help shape the future of nature

1 July 2026
Join Project Planet co-founder and CEO Tegan Lerm in making simple, biodiversity-friendly financial choices to shape a better future for nature.
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Australia needs a green-city revolution: how it would benefit biodiversity and people

3 June 2026
With better management and planning, new and existing urban areas could play an important role in helping to save threatened species - and would have positive flow on effects for human health and wellbeing, and local economies.
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Olive the Bug Girl is calling for more biodiversity legends to help protect invertebrates

29 May 2026
Yirritja actress Merranda Thatcher, who plays internationally acclaimed social media character @olivethebuggirl, is calling on biodiversity legends from across Australia to help protect all insects from extinction.
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Webinar: 2026-27 Federal Budget Breakdown - what's in it for nature?

21 May 2026
Experts unpack the funding allocated to nature conservation in the federal budget. We also cover why governments should stop looking to the private sector to meet conservation funding shortfalls.
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