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Open Letter: Intergenerational Equity demands greater investment in the protection and care of nature
2 June 2026
An open letter to the Prime Minister and other ministers from more than 400 scientists, young people, Indigenous leaders, and conservation experts about the need for conservation investment.
Cracking the code: Using nature data to understand the impact of the ASX200
28 May 2026
This report assesses the nature-related impacts and dependencies of Australia’s ASX200 companies, with a focus on implications for listed companies and their investors.
Appendices for report 'Cracking the code: Using nature data to understand the impact of the ASX200'
28 May 2026
Our online appendices for the report 'Cracking the code: Using nature data to understand the impact of the ASX200', which provide methodological detail, and sector and company-specific deep dives.
Submission in response to the Cat Management in Tasmania Discussion Paper
22 May 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Cat Management in Tasmania Discussion Paper, which will inform the delivery of a new five-year Tasmanian Cat Management Plan.
Submission to the Sydney Region Growth Centres extension of biodiversity certification
18 May 2026
The Biodiversity Council welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed extension of the biodiversity certification of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Sydney Region Growth Centres) 2006.
2026-27 Federal Government spending on nature-related programs
15 May 2026
This dataset was developed to assess the federal funding allocated to on-ground nature-focused programs, biodiversity research, and related programs, in the 2026-27 federal budget on Tuesday, 12 May.
Submission to the Delivering Tasmania’s Threatened Species Strategy
30 April 2026
The Biodiversity Council supports the broad direction of the Draft 'Delivering Tasmania’s Threatened Species Strategy,' but has identified five key concerns and how to address them.
Submission to the 2026-2030 Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan
24 March 2026
The 2026-2030 Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan recognises that building resilience to climate change is “paramount to the industry’s future” but neglects the threat to the natural environments that the resorts depend on.
