The Biodiversity Council acknowledges the First Peoples of the lands and waters of Australia, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and future and expresses gratitude for long and ongoing custodianship of Country.
The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. It is hosted by The University of Melbourne. It receives funding from 11 university partners and The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust and Angela Whitbread.
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There are over 2000 species of native bees in Australia that play a vital role in pollinating plants, including the crops we eat. By building a bee hotel, you can provide essential habitat to these helpful pollinators in your own garden.
Statement on Australia's renewable energy transition
17 February 2025
Renewable energy projects can harm the environment and heritage values, but their impacts can be reduced to acceptable levels through appropriate site selection and operation.
Preventing extinctions of Australian freshwater fishes: A national assessment
12 November 2024
This factsheet summarises key findings of the first comprehensive assessment of the extinction risk of Australian freshwater fish species and includes urgent recommendations to prevent extinctions.
Use our two-page briefing note about the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu to inform others about the threat this virus poses to Australian wildlife and what can be done to prepare for its arrival.
Research findings - Land clearing in northern Australia: legislation and compliance
21 August 2024
This factsheet summarises key findings from research by The University of Queensland on the regulation of land-clearing events in Queensland and the Northern Territory between 2014-2021.
This factsheet explores the implications of environmental policy reform for First Peoples and the Indigenous Estate and provides recommendations for improvement.
The impact of roaming pet cats on Australian wildlife
6 July 2023
This factsheet summarises research findings on the impact of Australia’s pet cats on wildlife. It also provides information for cat owners and local government organisations about how to reduce the impact and improve the welfare of pet cats.
Biodiversity Concerns Community Survey: Summary for decision makers
12 June 2023
The Biodiversity Council undertook a benchmark study to gauge Australian's views on biodiversity
and how well nature is cared for. This four page document summarises the key findings for decision makers.
