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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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
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
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.
Spending to save: what will it take to end extinction?
Australia is losing more species of plants and animals than any other nation (and is spending much less on conservation than countries like the US). This factsheet reviews the resources Australia needs to invest to halt extinction.
Australia lags behind other countries in setting and reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. This factsheet promotes 5 big ideas on using nature to reduce emissions and protect our climate.