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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Helping wildlife through biodiversity sensitive lighting: The effects of light pollution on Australian wildlife
6 December 2023
We reviewed research from Australia and around the world on the impacts of artificial light at night on terrestrial vertebrate wildlife, which includes mammals, amphibians, birds and reptiles.
Submissions to Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 [Provisions]
5 October 2023
The Federal Government have opened an inquiry on the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Bill 2023 that seeks to amend the Water Act 2007 to allow the full implementation of the Basin Plan. Read our submission...
Submission to Lake Eyre Basin Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement
25 August 2023
The Lake Eyre Basin is a region of global natural and cultural significance. Our submission includes 5 recommendations to ensure the most ecologically sensitive areas are recognised and protected.
Feedback to NOPSEMA on the TGS Otway Basin Seismic Survey - Environment Plan
11 August 2023
The 'TGS Otway Basin 3D Multi Client Seismic Survey – Environment Plan' should be rejected. We raise four key concerns with the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) in our submission.
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.
Biodiversity Concerns Report: 97% of Australians want more action to protect nature
10 June 2023
The Biodiversity Council undertook a benchmark study to gauge current understanding and concern for biodiversity issues among Australians. You can read our findings from over 4000 study participants in our Biodiversity Concerns Report.
