Did you know 9 in 10 Australian plant species are found nowhere else on earth? A report released today has assessed the state of the world’s plants and countries' efforts to conserve their plant diversity.

For saltwater people of Australia’s east and west coasts, humpback whales hold important lore in the form of stories , yet protecting species for their cultural significance is not possible under Australian law. Here's why we need this to change.

Federal environmental law reform is underway. The Biodiversity Council is calling for the reforms to include protection for culturally significant species, such as humpback whales, and places.

Could the invasive verroa mite benefit Australian wildlife by acting as an environmental biocontrol for feral honeybees? Read our assessment.

A new draft plan to tackle the impacts of feral cats across Australia has been endorsed by leading conservation experts.

Prevention is better than a cure. Here we take a closer look at some pests and diseases we need to keep out at all costs, to protect our biodiversity.

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which has 143 countries as signatories, has released a landmark report on the global impact of invasive alien species and how to control them. Here's our synopsis...

What do Australians think about nature? We recently surveyed over 4000 people to find out...

Will the Queensland Government allow up to 1500 new wells to be built on the Lake Eyre Basin? The Biodiversity Council is calling on them to halt the construction of new oil and gas facilities in the basin’s wetlands and floodplains.

Insects and other invertebrates do essential jobs such as pollinating plants, improving soils and controlling pests. But, as the world warms, will they cope?