Publications
Living Planet Issue 14 Spring 09
The Living Planet magazine allows supporters of WWF-Australia to keep up to date on the latest news.
Proceedings of the WWF-Australia Quoll Workshop
Quolls are mainland Australia's largest surviving marsupial carnivore. When Captain Cook recorded 'quolls' as their Aboriginal name in 1770, it is thought that most of Australia was inhabited by at least one quoll species. However, since then quolls have declined in the wild.
Establishing priorities for wetland conservation and management in the Kimberley
WWF-Australia's report on establishing priorities for wetland conservation and management in the Kimberley
10 Criteria for the World's Best Oceanic Marine Park
Australia’s Coral Sea is a large marine region that is extraordinarily biologically rich and deserves the best possible management and protection Australia can provide. This document identifies 10 criteria to create a Marine Park that will help to maintain the exceptional tourism, scientific and economic values of the area and again see Australia proudly setting the pace internationally for marine protection.
Small cetaceans: The Forgotten Whales
Small cetaceans – such as dolphins, porpoises and small whales – are disappearing from the world’s oceans and waterways as they fall victim to fishing gear, pollution, and habitat loss – compounded by a lack of conservation measures such as those developed for great whales.
Power to change: Australia's geothermal future
Australia must transform its energy sector if we are serious about tackling climate change. Geothermal energy is one of the emerging technologies that can help us in this transformation. This report shows the potential of geothermal to contribute not only clean energy, but jobs and investment for the future.
Using ICT to drive your sustainability strategy
Telstra and the WWF Australia have released a white paper that highlights how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can improve environmental sustainability for large organisations and deliver positive commercial outcomes.
As the issue of climate change becomes an increasing focus of government, public and industry concern, savvy organisations are recognising the imperative to have an effective sustainability strategy. Taking mitigating action, through investment in technologies that could help reduce carbon footprints, such as network-centric ICT, will be central to achieving real and quantifiable sustainability and productivity inroads.
20 million hectares by 2020
This WWF-Australia report is timely as Queensland has committed to a major expansion of the protected area system, including the addition of 4.35 million hectares of new national parks, at a time when the state faces difficult economic times. This long overdue parks expansion was a significant Bligh Government commitment before the recent Queensland election.
Climate change and species
WWF has commissioned an assessment of the likely impacts that climate change will have on some of the world's best-known species, drawing on the latest scientific literature. It makes for unsettling reading: ninety five per cent of the Great Barrier Reef corals gone by 2050, seventy five percent of Antarctic's Adelie penguins could disappear by 2050, polar bears wiped out entirely before the end of the century.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 9, April 2008
AFT newsletter 9 April 2008
ATFN Newsletter - Issue 10, August 2008
ATFN Newsletter 10 August 2008
AFTN newsletter - Issue 11, November 2008
AFTN newsletter issue 11 November 2008
WWF-Australia Financial Statements 2008
WWF-Australia's detailed Financial Statements, Directors' Report and Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2008.
Marine protected areas for Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
The water of Antarctica are possibly the world's most harsh yet beautiful environment. In the summer months as light reaches deeper into the icy waters of the Southern Ocean, phytoplankton and shrimp-like krill become phenomenally abundant, forming dense clouds. The foundation of the Antarctic food chain, these tiny crustaceans are feasted upon by squids, penguins, crabeater seals and baleen whales. In turn, the prey of many larger predators such as Antarctic toothfishes, leopard seals, sperm whales and killer whales depend on these small animals. Few places in the world, if any, support greater numbers of large animals.
Continuing CCAMLR's fight against IUU fishing for Toothfish
Patagonian Toothfish Dissostichus eleginoides and Antarctic Toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni1 are found in sub-Antarctic and cool temperate waters of southern South America and the islands and submarine plateaus of the southern Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) has responsibility for the conservation and rational use of fisheries resources in the Southern Ocean and, together with coastal States in whose waters these species occur, manages the catch of these species.
Living Planet Report 2008
WWF's biennial assessment of the state of the natural world.
It is nearly four decades since the Apollo 8 astronauts photographed the famous "Earth Rise", providing the first ever view of Planet Earth. In the two generations since, the world has moved from ecological credit to ecological deficit.
WWF-Australia Annual Report 2008
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2008.
South Australian primary and lower secondary curriculum education resource
South Australian primary and lower secondary curriculum education resource
Reptiles of the Brigalow Belt bioregion
Minimising the swift parrot collision threat
Up to 2% of the entire swift parrot breeding population is killed every year as a result of collisions with windows, fences (especially chain-link fences) and vehicles. Although this figure seems low, it assumes a greater significance considering the small number of birds in existence, and the increasing human encroachment into key swift parrot habitat.
Protected area gaps for threatened Australian animals identified from recovery plans
This WWF report analyzes recovery plans to see to what extent habitats of threatened animals in Australia are protected in parks, reserves and other protected areas.
Threatened Species Network Community Grants Round 11 Successful Applicants
Round 11 of the TSN Community Grants Program closed on 30 May 2008 and successful applicants were announced on National Threatened Species Day, 7 September 2008.
State of Australia's threatened macropods
WWF-Australia commissioned a report into the state of Australia's threatened macropods. The report summarises the status of threatened macropod species within Australia and identifies a priority list of species on which to focus further gap analysis. This information will inform and guide WWF in future threatened species conservation planning.
Track-based monitoring for the deserts and rangelands of Australia
Outlines a broad-scale nationally-coordinated program for monitoring threatened and invasive species in the inland deserts and rangelands of Australia. The program uses a track-based monitoring technique which has been developed after extensive work with Indigenous groups in arid Australia and is well suited to engage the skills of Indigenous people and provide meaningful employment.
TSN News - Spring 2008
"TSN News" is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Yakka skink
The Brigalow Belt bioregion is a large and complex area covering 36,400,000ha that has been identified as a biodiversity hotspot by the Australian Government. It has been recognised for its biodiversity values and the existing levels of threat to those values. It is home to a dazzling array of distinctive flora and fauna, including the yakka skink.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Toolibin Lake
Toolibin Lake, in southwest Australia, is an area of high conservation value being one of the last remaining inland freshwater lakes found there. It is an ecological community, an area of unique and naturally occurring groups of plants and animals, and is the largest remaining wetland of this type in south west Australia.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Spot-tailed quoll
Four species of quolls are found in Australia. Most parts of the country were once inhabited by at least one quoll species and they were among the first native animals to be described by European scientists. All quoll species have declined in numbers since European settlement.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Gouldian finch
The Gouldian finch is a medium-sized grass eating bird that lives only in the northern savannas region of Australia. It is a strikingly colourful bird which was once very common. Although Gouldian finches are popular as pets around the world, less than 2500 adult finches remain in the wild. These remaining finches are broken up into isolated flocks, most with less than 100 birds each.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Flatback turtle
Flatbacks only nest on northern Australian beaches. However they sometimes travel as far as the Indonesian archipelago and the Papua New Guinea coast to feed.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Carnaby's black-cockatoo
Carnaby's black-cockatoos are found only in Western Australia and are one of only two species of white-tailed black-cockatoo found anywhere in the world. The other is Baudin's black-cockatoo. Both of these species are unique to southwest Australia.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Buloke woodlands
The buloke woodlands of the Riverina and Murray-Darling Depression Bioregions are listed as a threatened ecological community by the Australian Government. The woodlands occur across the Riverina and Murray-Darling bioregions in tracts or patches within other habitats such as open forests or woodlands.
National Threatened Species Day - Factsheet: Brush-tailed rock wallaby
These unique and beautiful acrobats of the marsupial world leap and bound their way around rocky outcrops and cliff ledges in rugged and steep country near the east coast of Australia. Of the 15 species of rock wallaby in Australia, most have disappeared from their original range and are now considered threatened.
BioBlitz 2007 Westonia
The 2007 Westonia BioBlitz was conducted in the Westonia Town Common - a magnificent patch of bush that surrounds the Westonia townsite - on the 15th and 16th of September, 2007. The BioBlitz was organised by WWF through its Threatened Species Network (TSN) program as a special event during Australia's annual Biodiversity Month.
Industrial Constraints and Dislocations to Significant Emissions Reductions by 2050
Details how Australia is facing critical climate change skills shortages to deliver sufficient reduction cuts, and also pushes the need for complimentary ETS measures such as a Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Woodland Watch Newsletter - Issue 1
The first edition of the Woodland Watch Newsletter for the Northern Agricultural Region. Much of our character-defining woodlands have been cleared since the Wheatbelt was first settled and landholders who are willing to better manage these remnants, are important to the future of this landscape.
Healthy Ecosystems and the role of covenants
WWF-Australia has been delivering the terrestrial component of the Avon Catchment Council’s Healthy Ecosystems project in the Avon River Basin since 2005, having been largely modelled on WWF’s earlier Avon-based Woodland Watch project. The project is aimed at engaging landowners and land managers with remaining areas of priority ecosystems on their properties which include eucalypt woodlands, to implement long-term conservation measures such as Voluntary Management Agreements (VMAs) and voluntary Conservation Covenants.
Five Things You Can Do For Your Bushland
Five Things You Can Do For Your Bushland
Five Things Your Bushland Can Do For You
Five Things Your Bushland Can Do For You
Native Vegetation Regional Pilot Projects Initiative Final Report
BAPC: Balancing Agricultural Production and Conservation in Wetlands of the Gingin Shire, Western Australia
BAPC Wetlands was a field-based project which explored innovative ways to engage agricultural landholders in conserving the high-value remnant wetlands on their properties.
No Net Loss - Protecting Backyard Fruit Trees
Entanglement in loosely draped backyard fruit tree netting is a trap for many native species, including threatened flying foxes. There are cheap and easy solutions for protecting backyard fruit trees and avoiding injury and death of native wildlife. Backyard netting entanglement is one threat that can easily be eliminated.
Ice Breaker: Pushing the boundaries for Whales
Mean global temperature could reach 2°C above pre- industrial levels by 2042, leading to significant impacts on Southern Ocean whales. According to state-of-the-art climate models, under 2°C global warming, the area of the Southern Ocean covered by sea ice is projected to shrink by an average of 10-15%. This reduction could be up to 30% in some regions, meaning that species that are heavily dependent on sea ice, such as the Antarctic minke whale (Balaenoptera bonaerensis) are projected to lose between 5-30% of ice-associated habitat within 40 years - little more than the life time of an individual whale.
The Value of our Oceans: The Economic Benefits of Marine Biodiversity and Healthy Ecosystems
With this report we want to take an economic angle in shedding light on the values we receive from the oceans and the life therein, but which we usually take for granted. The marine environment, its habitats and species have shaped and are still shaping our world, our culture and many people’s daily lives. We want to show what the loss of healthy oceans will mean to our economies and individual people’s incomes and livelihoods. We want to show what we loose if we don’t change.
2010 and Beyond: Rising to the Biodiversity Challenge
At the start of the millennium the United Nations set a clear, measurable objective for biodiversity conservation. We are now only two years away from reporting on the target agreed by the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2002: to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss at global, regional and national levels as a contribution to poverty alleviation and to the benefit of all life on Earth. The EU countries also agreed in 2002 to a more ambitious target - to halt biodiversity loss by 2010.
Ensuring the ecological sustainability of pastoral lands in the Northern Territory in a changing climate
The pastoral estate accounts for over 600 000km2 (46%) of the Northern Territory. The Northern Territory Pastoral Land Act 1992 is the principal legislation for natural resource management on the pastoral estate, and is therefore one of the most critical pieces of legislation governing natural resources in the Northern Territory.
This fact sheet is a summary of WWF-Australia's (WWF) recommended changes to the legislation that it believes would result in improvements to the ecological sustainability of the pastoral estate, for the benefit of biodiversity, building resilience to climate change, and ultimately to the increased profitability to land managers. WWF considers that the recommendations outlined below are both affordable and workable within the Northern Territory's geographic context. The recommendations have been grouped under five broad themes.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 8, 2008
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
TSN News - Winter 2008
"TSN News" is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Assessment of the Direct and Indirect Risks from Human Induced Climate Change to Key Ecosystems in Northern Australia
The focus in this report on Northern Australia is appropriate in an era where climate change is now accepted as a reality, but is leading some to advocate greater exploitation of the Australian tropical environment. This attention on Northern Australia is both an opportunity and a threat. Any move to further “develop” the north must be balanced by careful consideration of the natural balance of nature and how this may be disturbed by human actions.
Climate Change - Solutions for Australia 2008
The Australian Climate Group, comprised of eminent Australian climate scientists, was first convened by WWF-Australia and the Insurance Australia Group in 2003. It re-formed in 2007 to call on Government for urgent action to reduce the risk of dangerous climate change. The Group recommends that Australia stabilise national emissions by 2010. One of the Report's main findings is that there is increasing evidence that catastrophic climate change could occur and could take place in our lifetime.
Building Nature's Safety Net 2008
Building Nature's Safety Net 2008 is the second comprehensive review of Australia's protected areas.
It determines whether the growth of Australia's land protected areas is on track to meet biodiversity protection targets adopted by Australian, State and Territory governments in 2005.
South-eastern red-tailed black cockatoo
There are five sub-species of red-tailed black cockatoo, of which the south-eastern red-tailed black-cockatoo is the smallest. With an estimated population of just 1,000 birds, it is in danger of extinction.
Matschie's tree kangaroo fact sheet
Matschie's tree kangaroo is a striking mahogany-brown tree kangaroo found only in Papua New Guinea. All kangaroos are thought to have evolved from possum-like animals.
Quolls fact sheet
Four species of quolls occur in Australia (the northern, spotted-tailed, eastern and western quoll) and two species in Papua New Guinea (the bronze quoll and New Guinea quoll).
Northern quoll fact sheet
The northern quoll is a medium-sized carnivorous marsupial that lives in the savannas of northern Australia. It is found from south-eastern Queensland all the way to the northern parts of the Western Australian coast.
Spotted-tailed quolls fact sheet
The spotted-tailed quoll (also known as the spot-tail quoll or tiger quoll) is the largest marsupial carnivore surviving on mainland Australia. All quoll species have declined in numbers since European settlement.
Greater Bilby fact sheet
The greater bilby is an iconic threatened marsupial that historically occurred across 70 per cent of continental Australia but has declined dramatically since European settlement.
Gouldian finch fact sheet
The Gouldian finch is a medium-sized grass eating bird that lives only in the northern savannas region of Australia. It is a strikingly colourful bird which was once very common. Changed fire regimes are believed to be the main cause of the decline of this beautiful bird.
Shorebirds fact sheet
Shorebirds are among the most spectacular migratory species in the world, travelling some of the furthest distances of any migratory birds by flying up to 13,000 kilometres non-stop.
Snubfin dolphin fact sheet
The snubfin dolphin is Australia’s only endemic dolphin, meaning it is unique to northern Australia. Coastal and river dolphins are among the most threatened species of mammal in the world.
Kangaroos and wallabies fact sheet
Macropods are unique Australian animals and the most well known, the red kangaroo features on Australia’s coat of arms, coins and stamps. Geological and climatic events in Australia’s history have resulted in the unique species seen today.
Brush-tailed wallaby fact sheet
Rock wallabies aren't found anywhere else on earth. There are currently 15 species and eight subspecies of rock wallaby and they form the largest group of macropods (marsupial with large hind limbs) in Australia.
Carnaby's black cockatoo fact sheet
Carnaby’s black cockatoos are found only in Western Australia and are one of only two species of white-tailed black cockatoo found anywhere in the world. The other is Baudin’s black cockatoo. Both of these species are unique to south-west Australia.
Black cockatoos fact sheet
Cockatoos occur naturally only in Australia and on some nearby islands. Black cockatoos are endemic to Australia, therefore found nowhere else in the world.
TSN News - Autumn 2008
"TSN News" is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Coastal and Marine Natural Values of the Kimberley
The spotlight has turned towards the Kimberley coast and marine environment, not for its biodiversity values but because of the hydrocarbon resources buried offshore. WWF-Australia is keen to ensure that a full and accurate picture of marine and coastal natural values is included in any planning and assessment efforts.
Action Plan to Conserve the Daly River as a Living River
WWF has developed an 11-point, 22-page plan for conserving the Daly River as a Living River, in partnership with the Environment Centre NT (ECNT). With major pressure mounting for agricultural development in the catchment, implementing this action plan would ensure the Daly River is conserved as a Living River.
Recommendations for improving threatened species provisions within legislation in the Northern Territory
This fact sheet is a summary of WWF-Australia’s (WWF) recommended changes to the legislation that it believes would result in improvements in the conservation outlook for threatened species in the NT. WWF considers that the recommendations outlined below are both affordable and workable within the NT’s geographic context. The recommendations have been grouped under nine broad themes and have largely been taken from Garnett et al. 2007.
Analysis of Northern Territory Legislation for the Protection of Threatened Species
This review identifies all Northern Territory legislation that has a bearing on threatened species conservation in the Northern Territory. It then considers in detail the provisions under the TPWCA and HCA, the actions taken to date under those provisions and recommendations on whether and how the two acts might be amended to ensure its objectives are fulfilled with respect to threatened species. Consideration is then given to the other Acts to identify how their links to the TPWCA in particular might be strengthened to ensure neither extinctions nor further declines in status occur within the jurisdiction.
Climate Solutions WWF's vision for 2050
Climate Solutions is the report of WWF's Energy Taskforce which was set up in December 2005. More than 100 scientists and experts contributed their knowledge.
Community volunteers fighting a loosing battle against ecological bulldozer
The Australian Association of Bush Regenerators today launched an alarming report that highlights the loosing battle that bush regenerators are fighting against a flood of escaped garden plants that are smothering eastern Australia’s remaining natural areas.
Annual Report 2007
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2007.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 6, 2007
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 7, 2007
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
2007 Financial Statements
WWF-Australia's detailed Financial Statements, Directors' Report and Audit Report for the Financial Year ended 30 June 2007.
Dangerous Aspirations: Beyond 3 degrees Warming in Australia
WWF's Dangerous Aspirations: Beyond 3 Degrees Warming report outlines the environmental consequences for Australia should the Australian government continue to support international greenhouse gas agreements that will ultimately result in a global temperature rise of average 3 degrees or more in the future.
Weed Proofing Australia: A Way forward on invasive garden plants
This paper was presented as part of seminar programme for nursery and landscape industry leaders and Australian media specialists that was convened by the Cooperative Research Centre of Australian Weed Management.
Poisonous and Invasive Plants in Australia: enabling consumers to buy safe plants
A new WWF report has found that Australian plant nurseries and gardens are home to an alarming number of plants that are poisonous to humans and animals - small children and pets are especially at risk. The report highlights that close to half of these plants are also 'weedy' or invasive, hence if they escape from gardens into the environment they are likely to become a problem for the environment and agricultural industries as well as posing an even broader risk to human and animal health and safety. The report calls for 'truth in labeling' of garden plants through the development of a national plant labeling code that parallels other retail industry codes of practice. Consumers can take action by sending a letter to the Federal Minister.
Assessing the impacts of climate change on Northern Australia (Synopsis)
A new report commissioned by WWF has found that Northern Australia's iconic landscapes, such as its tropical rivers and coastal wetlands, are at risk from climate change. The report highlights the need to build climate resilience across Northern Australia by reducing threats such as major wildfires and land clearing. The report also highlights the damage to some ecosystems that may occur as governments and industries rush to find more water, land and energy resources in the north as a response to climate change impacts in the south.
Read the full report.
The Web - Winter 2007
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Protected Areas: buffering nature against climate change
Proceedings of a symposium with Australia's top scientists and parks experts exploring how best to protect Australia's natural areas and stop a potential wave of extinctions of native wildlife across the country due to climate change. Includes fifteen review papers and a foreword by eminent conservation biologist Tom Lovejoy.
Pipedreams? Inter-basin transfers and water shortages
Increasingly popular schemes to pour water from one river into another less endowed are putting the very source of life at risk, says WWF in a new report entitled Pipedreams? Inter-basin transfers and water shortages.
Desalination: option or distraction for a thirsty world?
Making drinking water out of sea water is a growing trend in some of the world's driest and thirstiest places, including Australia. But it's also a potentially dangerous threat to the environment that could lead to a build up of brine, increased greenhouse gas emissions, the destruction of prized coastal areas, and reduced emphasis on conservation of rivers and wetlands, according to a new global report by WWF.
Macquarie Island in Danger
The report, prepared by University of Tasmania academics for WWF-Australia, describes the damage to Macquarie Island and its World Heritage values caused by the rabbit plague and rodents. It also includes a visual record of the poor condition of the island.
The Web - Autumn 2007
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
World's top 10 rivers at risk
The world's top water suppliers - rivers on every continent - are drying-out threatening severe water shortages. Poor planning and inadequate protection of natural areas mean we can no longer assume that water will flow forever.
The report, which was released ahead of World Water Day (March 22), lists the top ten rivers that are fast dying as a result of climate change, pollution and dams.
Annual Report 2006
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2006.
Impacts of landclearing
Hundreds of millions of mammals, birds and reptiles have died or will die as a result of the clearing of native vegetation in New South Wales approved between 1998 and 2005, a new WWF report has found.
Priorities for a living Australia
Priorities for a Living Australia sets out WWF's key Federal policy proposals for the Australian Government to tackle dangerous climate change and build environmental resilience.
Conservancies, rural landholders and indigenous communities
This fact sheet explores the growing non-government contribution to the National Reserve System, the national system of terrestrial protected areas which serves as the "safety net" for our diverse native animals and plants and their wild homes.
Bioregionalisation of The Southern Ocean - Appendices
The Bioregionalisation of The Southern Ocean report is a result of a WWF hosted global workshop, sponsored by Peregrine Adventures, that brought together the world's leading experts on the Southern Ocean. This document provides the appendices that support the report.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 5, 2007
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
The Web - Summer 2007
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Bioregionalisation of The Southern Ocean
This ground-breaking report is a result of a WWF hosted global workshop, sponsored by Peregrine Adventures, that brought together the world's leading experts on the Southern Ocean. It maps for the first time, ecological zones across the entire Southern Ocean (an area the size of Russia!).
WWF Highlights, December 2006
The past six months have been a time of major conservation achievements for WWF. Years of effort have yielded important breakthroughs, including Nepal's historic decision to transfer the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area to community management, and the tri-national agreement between Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to better protect the endangered leatherback marine turtle.
The heat is on
This landmark report into energy and climate change from Australia's leading energy and transport stakeholders released on 6 December 2006 removes the last barrier to a carbon price signal in Australia.
The report features modelling by CSIRO and ABARE that reveals Australia can make deep cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions in concert with the international community with little impact on the economy.
Contrary to popular belief, the report shows that overall household energy will be more affordable in 2050 than it is today.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 4, 2006
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
Macquarie Island factsheet
The exceptional natural beauty of Macquarie Island, 1500 kms south-east of Tasmania in the Southern Ocean, has made it one of Australia's World Heritage jewels. The island is home to a staggering array of wildlife and is considered an outstanding example of the major stages of the Earth's evolutionary history.
This factsheet provides key information about the island and the threats to its myriad species, especially invasive species such as feral cats, rats and rabbits.
Bird species and climate change: The global status report
This summary outlines the findings of "Birds Species and Climate Change" which provides a global analysis of current and future impacts of climate change on birds. The report reviews more than 200 research reports to assemble a clear and consistent picture of climatic risk to this important animal group, illustrated with numerous examples and case studies.
Green Electricity Watch 2006 - Summary
Green Electricity Watch 2006 is an independent ranking of Green Power electricity products offered by Australian electricity retailers, providing consumers with a simple guide to all the Green Power products available and which ones make a real difference in reducing global warming.
Top 10 reserves of the first decade of the National Reserve System
These factsheets present the essential information out of the Building Nature's Safety Net report on each state's report card and on each of the Top 10 reserves. They include an explanation of the report card scores for each bioregion in the state and list key fauna, flora and ecosystems protected in each of the Top 10 reserves.
Building Nature's Safety Net
Building Nature's Safety Net is the first comprehensive review of Australia's land protected area system.
It determines whether the growth of Australia's land protected areas is on track to meet biodiversity protection targets adopted by Australian, State and Territory governments in 2005.
The Web - Spring 2006
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Conservation implications of allocation under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
This WWF-TRAFFIC report outlines experiences of other regional fisheries management organisations (RFMOs) in allocating participatory rights, uses these to identify issues that may arise in the context of the WCPFC and provides a number of recommendations designed to help avoid some of the negative consequences for conservation and sustainable use that have occurred in other RFMOs.
Australia's Inconvenient Truth
This fact sheet shows the potential impacts of global warming on Australia, as well as demonstrating how early action can drastically reduce our emissions with minimal impact on the economy.
A prosperous low carbon future
This action plan sets out policies and measures to affordably reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 1990 levels by 2030.
A prosperous low carbon future - References, assumptions and explanatory notes
The A prosperous low carbon future action plan sets out policies and measures to affordably reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 1990 levels by 2030. This document provides the references, assumptions and explanatory notes that support the report.
Stream frogs of South East Queensland and rising temperatures
National Threatened Species Day 2006 factsheet.
Macquarie perch and reduced rainfall in the Murray-Darling Basin
National Threatened Species Day 2006 factsheet.
Reptiles of the Southern Brigalow Belt
There are more than 130 species of reptiles found in the Southern Brigalow Belt. This booklet serves as an introduction to the reptiles of the Southern Brigalow Belt and is intended to be both an easy to use identification guide and an educational resource.
Time to Act
Time to act, a factsheet created for National Threatened Species Day 2006, is a handy educational resource for teachers and students - calling all of us to make a few changes in our daily lives for the benefit of the environment. Many of these changes can also save us money.
Help prevent climate change
This factsheet, created for National Threatened Species Day 2006, provides an overview of the causes of climate change and tips on what you can do to help.
Green kids guide to threatened species
This factsheet, created for National Threatened Species Day 2006, shows what kids can do to help save threatened species.
Building resilience for our species and ecosystems factsheet
The Australian climate is changing and our natural environment is under threat. Those regions particularly vulnerable include the Australian Alps, the Southwest Australia Ecoregion, upland tropical rainforests, coral reefs, arid and semiarid habitats, freshwater wetlands and riverine environments.
This factsheet provides a brief overview of what we can do to protect species and ecosystems from damage caused by the threat of climate change.
Rich countries, poor water
Contrary to popular belief, it's not just poor countries that suffer from water related crises. This report shows how rich countries are increasingly the victims of shortages, pollution and climate-related water issues.
A case for Queensland wetlands law reform
Wetlands in Queensland are under threat from development, water extraction and infrastructure, invasive species, climate change and declining water quality. Yet these kidneys of the ecosystem are vital to water cycles and biodiversity, and Queensland has a special responsibility to protect and manage the 39 types of wetlands we have.
This report summary shows efforts to conserve wetlands across Queensland are failing, with over 70% lost in some reef catchments, and proposesa a wetlands Environment Protection Policy (EPP) to prohibit very damaging activities, such as draining.
The Web - Winter 2006
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Southwest Australia Ecoregion - Jewel of the Australian Continent
Australia's only global biodiversity hotspot, the Southwest Australia Ecoregion, is one of the most naturally diverse areas on Earth. A number of organisations and government agencies have come together to develop a conservation strategy that will provide a vision for conservation across this large region. This booklet outlines the significance of the ecoregion and details a path forward for its conservation.
Living Rivers NT Proposal
WWF has developed a way forward to provide lasting protection for the Northern Territory's icnoic river systems - home to amazing wetlands, waterbirds and fish - but which are under threat. In partnership with the Environment Centre NT, WWF is proposing a Living Rivers Act be developed to prohibit highly damaging types of development, such as new dams, and to ensure good community engagement and strong environmental assessment underpin future management.
Starling factsheet
Until recently, Western Australia has been free of the introduced European or common starling, however they are currently establishing on the WA South Coast. This document seeks to inform Western Australians about the threat posed by starlings, with the hope of increasing community surveillance efforts and reporting of starling sightings.
Reviewing the Threatened Species Provisions within Northern Territory Legislation
This document was prepared by WWF-Australia to initiate discussion on the Northern Territory's legislative framework to manage and recover threatened species and ecological communities prior to the proposed review of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2000 (TPWCA). WWF encourages all interested parties to submit their comments, suggestions and viewpoints on any matters relating to this document.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 3, 2006
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
WWF Highlights, June 2006
In the past six months, WWF has witnessed new discoveries - a new species of freshwater stingray, a new coral reef in Thailand and a new forest mammal species on the island of Borneo. We have also helped win new commitments to protect critically important forest and marine habitats - from the heart of Borneo to the waters of the Mediterranean.
Marine Debris in Nothern Territory Waters 2004
Foreign man made items continue to smother northern Australian beaches at a rate of 2,015 items per kilometre, threatening marine turtles and other species with an uncertain future. In 2004, beaches on the northern Australian coastline were again surveyed for marine debris, the results are outlined in this report.
An affordable solution to climate change
AGL, Frontier Economics and WWF-Australia have completed a pragmatic economic evaluation of how to achieve emission reductions in the Australian electricity sector. This is an executive summary of the study, which shows that Australians could pay as little as $250 each, or just $0.43/week per person if it was paid over 24 years, to achieve a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the country's electricity generation industry by 2030.
The Web - Autumn 2006
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 2, 2006
The Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
Securing Australia's Natural Water Assets
Rivers, wetlands and estuaries provide very valuable ecosystem services to Australians, such as fresh water and recreation, and support some of the most biodiverse environments in Australia.
This report proposes a national framework and a four-step plan to coordinate the protection of our remaining healthy aquatic ecosystems, and save the country billions of dollars in the process.
Woodland Watch Social Impacts Evaluation - Summary
This report summarises the results of our social evaluation of the Woodland Watch project. The full report will be available soon.
WA Malleefowl Network Strategic Action Plan
This strategic action plan, developed by the WA Malleefowl Network, outlines priority recovery and conservation actions for malleefowl populations in Western Australia.
AFTN Newsletter - Issue 1, 2006
This is the first issue of the Australia Forest and Trade Network (AFTN) newsletter, which provides regular updates on developments in forest certification and the supply, specification and use of certified forest products.
The Web - Summer 2006
"The Web" newsletter is produced quarterly by WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network, providing updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Woodland Watch Annual Flora Surveys 2000-2004
Conducting flora surveys in priority woodland communities was an important activity of the Woodland Watch flora survey. By noting the floristic and site assessment data, property owners could learn about and utilise advice on how best to manage and protect their remnant vegetation with a range of management practices with the support of conservation support schemes such as covenants.
Woodland Watch flora surveys, the accompanying site assessments, and site reports built capacity among private and non-state bush managers.
WWF Highlights for 2005
Over the past six months, we have witnessed millions of hectares of biologically diverse areas protected - both on land and at sea. Find out more about these and other important results of WWF's international work.
Annual Report 2005
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2005.
2005 Annual Hawke Lecture - delivered by Greg Bourne
Transcript of the 2005 Annual Hawke Lecture, delivered by WWF-Australia CEO, Greg Bourne. Greg warns that Australia must accept a leadership role in sustainable development if we are to avoid a social, environmental and economic breakdown.
An audio recording of Greg's speech is also available for download.
2005 Annual Hawke Lecture - delivered by Greg Bourne (audio recording)
Audio recording (podcast) of the 2005 Annual Hawke Lecture, delivered by WWF-Australia CEO, Greg Bourne. Greg warns that Australia must accept a leadership role in sustainable development if we are to avoid a social, environmental and economic breakdown.
A transcript of Greg's speech is also available for download.
The Changing Nature of High Seas Fishing
Using examples from the Southern Ocean, this report outlines how flags of convenience provide cover for pirate fishing operations.
Native vegetation regulation: financial impact and policy issues
NSW and Queensland recently passed legislation banning the clearing of remnant native vegetation. This review identifies significant flaws in four economic studies used to support claims that the legislation imposes significant financial costs on rural landholders.
The Web - Spring 2005
The Web newsletter is produced quarterly by the WWF- Australia's Threatened Species Network. The newsletter is designed to provide updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
WA Clean Energy Future Report
Western Australia has an abundance of clean energy supplies that it can draw on to meet its growing energy demands. Towards Western Australia's Clean Energy Future shows how WA can meet its electricity needs through a combination of wind, biomass, natural gas and greater energy efficiency.
Auction for Landscape Recovery
This report summarises the results of a conservation auction conducted in the North-east of the Western Australian wheatbelt and outlines lessons learned from the project.
A Guide to Threatened, Near Threatened and Data Deficient Plants in the Litchfield Shire
This booklet is a guide to assist the community in identifying and recording plant species of conservation concern within the Litchfield Shire.
Aquatic conservation values of the Daly River Catchment
This report is the first comprehensive assessment of the aquatic conservation values of the Daly River in the Northern Territory, showing why the river and its wetland and species are of national conservation significance and should be conserved.
Queensland's Threatened Plants: Spotlight on Cycads
This booklet takes a closer look at the ancient group of threatened Queensland plants - the cycads - and the threats and problems facing these and other threatened plants. Recovery actions for improved conservation are also outlined along with pointers to further information.
Weed Proofing Australia: Making the New National Weed Strategy Work
This working paper discusses the strategic risks and weaknesses that need to be addressed in the revised National Weed Strategy, and proposes a structure, objectives, targets and actions for the new Strategy.
Buloke Woodlands: A flora and fauna guide for the Wimmera
This booklet provides information about some of the plants and wildlife that you could expect to find in the buloke woodlands of the Wimmera region which crosses the border of SA and Victoria.
Controlling the Sale of Invasive Garden Plants: Why Voluntary Measures Alone Fail
The report examines the reasons why voluntary measures alone are insufficient to control the sale of invasive garden plants.
The Costs and Benefits of a Proposed Mandatory Invasive Species Labelling Scheme
The report evaluates the arguments for and against a mandatory invasive species labelling scheme for ornamental plants and fish, and the issues and challenges that must be addressed for such a scheme to be fully effective.
Lake McDermott BioBlitz Report
The 2002 Lake McDermott BioBlitz was a community-based, collaborative, 24-hour biological survey of the Lake McDermott Reserve in the Shire of Mount Marshall, Western Australia. This report outlines the findings and recommendations of the survey.
Moningarin BioBlitz Report
The 2003 Moningarin BioBlitz was a community-based, collaborative, 24-hour biological survey of the Moningarin Water and Recreation Reserve in the Shire of Koorda, Western Australia. This report outlines the findings and recommendations of the survey.
Kununoppin BioBlitz Report
The 2004 Kununoppin BioBlitz was the third community-based, collaborative, 24-hour biological survey in the Avon River Basin, undertaken in two shire-vested Reserves in the Shire of Trayning, Western Australia. This report outlines the findings and recommendations of the survey.
Superb Parrot and the impacts the common Myna bird
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (ACT)
Cumberland Plain Ecological Community and the impacts of escaped garden weeds
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (NSW)
Northern Quoll and the impacts of cane toads
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (NT)
Greater Bilby and the impact of cats and foxes
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (NT)
Flatback turtles and the impacts of feral pigs
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (QLD)
Julie Creek Dunnart and the impacts of prickly acacia
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (QLD)
Hindmarsh Correa and the impacts of Willow
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (SA)
Bush Stone Curlew and the impacts of foxes
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (VIC)
Mountain Pygmy-possum and the impacts of blackberry
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (VIC)
Dibbler and the impacts of Phytophthora dieback
National Threatened Species Day 2005 Factsheet (WA)
WA Clean Energy Future Report (Summary)
Western Australia has an abundance of clean energy supplies that it can draw on to meet its growing energy demands. This publication is a summary of the Towards Western Australia's Clean Energy Future future report, which shows how WA can meet its electricity needs through a combination of wind, biomass, natural gas and greater energy efficiency.
The Web - Winter 2005
The Web newsletter is produced quarterly by the WWF-Australia's Threatened Species Network. The newsletter is designed to provide updates on threatened species projects and activities happening around Australia.
Australian Biosecurity Group: Invasive Weeds, Pests and Diseases
The Australian Biosecurity Group's 10 point plan is a comprehensive policy solution to the growing menace posed by invasive pests, weeds and diseases.
EPBC Act - Guide for Planners
This guide supports local governments and Regional Natural Resourse Committees, providing an introduction to the EPBC Act and tools to incorporate the EPBC Act into local and regional Planning instruments.
EPBC Act: User's Guide
This is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from how the EPBC Act works to endangered species listings, plans and permits under the Act. The information is similar in content to that contained in our website.
EPBC Act: Field Guide
This is a short guide to help conservation field workers decide whether or not their work needs to be referred to DEH under the EPBC Act.
Cane Toads: Threatening Our Northern Species
Cane toads are marching westward across northern Australia, decimating our native wildlife in the Top End. The situation is becoming increasingly urgent as they approach Australia's last wilderness: the Kimberley.
Developing the Territory, naturally
WWF believes the future prosperity and well-being of Territorians depends on maintaining the ecological processes and wildlife that occur across the Territory's vast landscapes. This report outlines WWF's four priority actions and provides 12 principles to guide the next government works towards achieving these goals.
Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) in Marine Capture Fisheries
Fisheries managers, environmental agencies and the fishing industry are adopting a range of tools that can contribute to ecosystem-based management (EBM) of fisheries. This report examines three of those tools, and considers how each can contribute to improved fisheries management.
Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines for Aceh
WWF's Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines provide a policy framework for reconstructing Aceh in a way that minimises damage to the environment, the first phase of which is the Timber for Aceh initiative.
Timber For Aceh
This report outlines a practical plan to sustainably-source imported timber for Aceh to minimise the impacts that large-scale rebuilding would have on its already stressed environment.
Timber For Aceh (Excutive Summary)
This document summarises the Timber for Aceh report, a practical plan to sustainably-source imported timber for Aceh to minimise the impacts that large-scale rebuilding would have on its already stressed environment.
Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines for Aceh (Executive Summary)
This document summarises WWF's Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines, which provide a policy framework for reconstructing Aceh in a way that minimises damage to the environment.
Queensland Clean Energy Future Report
The Clean Energy Future Group's new report reveals options to provide safe and affordable energy in Queensland which goes hand in hand with environmental protection. The report provides an achievable plan to meet the immediate needs of the Queensland residents and industry.
Gouldian Finch Sightings Kit
TSN and WWF want your help to find Gouldian finches in the wild and have produced the Gouldian Finch Sightings Kit to assist with identification and location of these endangered birds.
Making State Weed Laws Work
This issues paper examines the reasons why State and Territory weed legislation is ineffective in both stopping the legal importation of new invasive plant species and blocking the major pathway for the intentional spread of those already in their jurisdictions. It then proposes a way forward to overcome these weaknesses.
NSW Clean Energy Future Report
The Clean Energy Future Group's new report reveals options to provide safe and affordable energy in New South Wales which goes hand in hand with environmental protection. The report provides an achievable plan to meet the immediate needs of the NSW residents and industry.
Jumping the Garden Fence
The CSIRO report prepared for WWF-Australia describes the major environmental and agricultural impacts of invasive garden plants. It highlights the large number of invasive garden plants that are for sale.
National list of naturalised invasive and potentially invasive garden plants
The national list identifies 1036 naturalised garden plant species and taxa that are an actual or potential environmental and agricultural weeds.
Nine steps to make Kyoto a success
The entering into force of the Kyoto Protocol is the first step to combat climate change internationally. The world must now take another nine steps to make the Protocol the success that the world needs to avoid dangerous levels of climate change.
Closing Australia's Quarantine Loophole to New Weeds
This issues paper overviews the quarantine law loophole that currently permits the legal importation of nearly half of all plant species on Earth without a weed risk assessment. It describes the risk and potential impacts associated with this loophole and proposes a way forward.
Communicating for Recovery - Guide
A guide to developing a Recovery Plan Communications Strategy. This resource guides a recovery team in the development of a Communications Strategy that will help foster and deliver recovery objectives in its Recovery Plan.
Communicating for Recovery - Templates
These templates are designed to support the publication "Communicating for Recovery: A guide to developing a Recovery Plan Communications Strategy." The template is a downloaded Word document that can be used to write your Communications Strategy.
PowerSwitch! Generator ScoreCard 2004
WWF-Australia's second audit of major power companies has found the companies that make our electricity are failing to act responsibly in the face of the greatest threat confronting the world in the 21st century.
Review of Landscape, Multi- and Single Species Recovery Planning for Threatened Species
This report identifies the benefits and shortcomings of three types of recovery plans for
threatened species - landscape (ecosystem), multi-species and single species plans.
Towards Victoria's Clean Energy Future
A plan to cut Victoria's greenhouse gas emissions from electricity by 2010.
Annual Report 2004
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2004.
Living Planet Report 2004
Describes the continued and increasing impact of humanity on species populations and our continued and increasing over-consumption of natural resources.
Arresting Phytophthora Dieback - the Biological Bulldozer
Phytophthora dieback (meaning plant killer), is a Key Threatening Process to Australia's biodiversity. It is forcing many species onto threatened lists as it 'bulldozers' its way through millions of hectares of native vegetation.
PowerSwitch! debate: Can the power sector save us from Climate Change?
Transcript of the PowerSwitch! debate held at the Powerhouse museum in Sydney on the 6th of September, 2004.
Securing the north: Australia's tropical rivers
The Australian Tropical Rivers Group's vision for protection of Australia's tropical rivers and their wetlands.
Garden Plants that are Invasive Plants of National Importance
The report presents evidence of how poorly coordinated legislative controls on Invasive Plants of National Importance (IPNI) enables many of these weeds to be widely distributed through the gardening industry.
Environmental Reporting Criteria for the Mining, Water, Energy and Retail sectors
This report presents environmental reporting criteria for the mining, water, energy and retail sectors developed by WWF in consultation with industry representatives.
Protecting Shorebirds from Human Disturbance: The NSW South Coast Shorebird Recovery Program.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Protecting Shorebirds from Introduced Pests: The Corner Inlet Fox Control Project. Victoria.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
The Fivebough and Tuckerbil Swamp Wetland Restoration and Management Project. NSW.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Improving Awareness and Understanding of Shorebirds: the Moreton Bay Shorebird Management Strategy. QLD.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Conserving Shorebird Habitat: The Kakadu Beach Artificial Wader Roost Project. QLD.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Protecting Shorebirds from Human Disturbance: The Mornington Peninsula National Park Hooded Plover Recovery Program. Victoria.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Conserving Shorebird Habitat: The Milang Wetland Project. SA.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Robbins Passage/Boullanger Bay Wetlands Area: Values Mapping Project. Tasmania.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Protecting Shorebirds from Human Disturbance: The Friends of Attadale Foreshore and Dog Control. WA.
Illustrates how threats to shorebirds such as loss of habitat, human disturbance, introduced pests, lack of awareness and conflicting land use can be addressed.
Climate Change: Solutions for Australia
This first report from the Australian Climate Group recommends a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2050 and represents an unprecedented alliance between scientific and commercial experts with an aim to guide public opinion and government policy.
The Net Kit: A Fishing Net Identification Guide for Northern Australia
Fishing net identification guide, providing communities, industry and other concerned groups and individuals with a tool to provide WWF with data to help pinpoint the source and type of nets washing ashore.
Marine debris in Northern Territory Waters 2003
The latest results from WWF's marine debris monitoring program - carried out over a network of six key sites - indicating that most rubbish drifting into Northern Territory waters is plastic, and causes significant impacts to marine turtles.
Invasive plants of national importance and their legal status by state and territory
This study examines the State and Territory legal controls on the Alert List of Environmental Weeds, weeds recommended or national eradication, the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy target plant list, and Weeds of National Significance.
Model Water Reform Bill 2004
This technical document is designed to identify principles and key issues necessary to implement water reforms to achieve national compatibility in water management, efficient and productive water use, national water trading and recognition and delivery of environmental allocations
Frogs in an effluent society
Comprehensive guide explaining how environmental contaminants affect frogs - what pollutants are out there and where they come from, what we do and don?t know, what you can do to help and where to go for further information.
Proposal for a new National Biodiversity Initiative
The National Biodiversity Initiative, developed by the National Biodiversity Alliance (which includes WWF-Australia), is a bold new policy proposal to secure Australia's nationally important biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Small steps for nature
This report was commissioned by WWF and HSI to provide a progress report on biodiversity conservation efforts across the continent based on the National Objectives and Targets 2001-2005 (2001).
A Clean Energy Future for Australia
Comprehensive new research commissioned by the Clean Energy Future Group finds that Australia's greenhouse pollution can halve by 2040 through energy efficiency and switching to currently available clean energy technologies.
A Clean Energy Future for Australia (summary)
Summary of bold new research that oulines how we can switch from coal to clean renewable energy by 2040 and halve Australia's current greenhouse pollution.
Front Door Wide Open to Weeds
The report demonstrates that over 125,000 plant species, including over 4,000 known weeds not yet found in Australia, can be legally imported into Australia through a major loophole in our quarantine laws
Front Door Wide Open to Weeds (summary)
Summary of the key findings of a study that shows Australia's borders are wide open to invasion by over 4,000 new weeds due to a major loophole in Australia's quarantine laws, and an outline of the WWF-Australia four point solution to fix the problem.
The Implications of Climate Change for Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Summary document detailing the ecological, economic and social impacts of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef and the policy implications required to combat these impacts. Produced by WWF-Australia and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council.
The Implications of Climate Change for Australia's Great Barrier Reef (Full Report)
Report detailing the ecological, economic and social impacts of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef and the policy implications required to combat these impacts. Produced by WWF-Australia and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council.
Beneath the Brigalow -- Being Reptile Friendly
This curriculum-linked education kit includes teaching modules and activities for grades 5-7. It teaches students how to conserve the fascinating threatened reptiles of Queensland's Southern Brigalow Belt.
Marine Debris in Northern Territory Waters 2002
Report on WWF-Australia's annual marine debris survey of Cape Arnhem, eastern and southern Groote Eylandt, and Elcho Island on our northern coastline.
Managing risk and uncertainty in deep-sea fisheries: lessons from orange roughy
Chronicles the decline in orange roughy fisheries internationally, and recommends measures to protect commercially valuable deep-sea fish and their habitats. Produced by WWF International and TRAFFIC.
Annual Report 2003
WWF-Australia's report on our conservation achievements and financial status for the year ending 30 June 2003.
Outline of Opportunities for Public Participation
The EPBC Act applies throughout Australia, however, it contains a number of special requirements and obligations that only apply to Commonwealth agencies and Commonwealth land.
WWF Australia Submission to the Federal Senate Inquiry on Invasive Species
The submission identifies and analyses serious shortcomings in Australia's current national policy and legislative response to invasive weeds and pests. The lack of robust preventative measures are highlighted.
Blueprint of a Referral Submission
This document is a pro forma outline that is intended to assist members of the public to write submissions in relation to referrals made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (the 'EPBC Act').
Example Referral Submission
This document is intended to provide readers with an example of how to prepare a submission on a referral (ie answering the question whether the action is a 'controlled action' under the EPBC Act).
Providing Comments on Referrals
The Australian Government's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the 'EPBC Act') commenced on 16 July 2000 and brought about major changes in the Australian Government's environmental assessment and approval processes.
Black-footed rock wallaby
Black-footed rock wallabies are highly agile macropods able to move bound expertly through very rugged and steep areas.
Carnaby's black cockatoo
This large black cockatoo (also known as the Short-billed White-tailed Black Cockatoo) has white tail panels, white cheek patches and a short bill.
Gilbert's potoroo
Gilbert's potoroo is Australia's most endangered mammal. It is only known from a single, very small population on Mount Gardner, near Albany, Western Australia.
Gouldian finch
The Gouldian finch is a medium-sized grass eating bird that lives only in the northern savannas region of Australia. It is a strikingly colourful bird which was once very common.
Grey nurse shark
Grey nurse sharks have large stout bodies, a pointed snout and small eyes which make them look quite scary!
Grey headed flying fox
Grey-headed flying foxes belong to the order Megachiroptera, literally meaning 'large hand-wing,' which includes all flying foxes.
Leafy sea dragon
This beautiful fish is a member of the Sygnathidae family, which also includes sea horses and pipefish.
Swift parrot
The swift parrot is a beautiful migratory bird that travels over large distances of Australia. It breeds mainly in the blue gum forests of south-east Tasmania and spends winter on mainland Australia.
Tiger quoll
Four species of quolls occur in Australia. Most parts of Australia were once inhabited by at least one quoll species and they were among the first native animals to be described by European scientists.
Western swamp tortoise
The western swamp tortoise is Australia's most endangered reptile. It has the smallest surviving population and the most restricted geographic range of any Australian reptile.
Whale shark
The whale shark is the world's largest living fish and is known as the gentle giant of the sea.
Securing Australia's Great Barrier Reef
This report proposes world-class protection for special, unique and representative areas in the Great Barrier Reef, examining overfishing, run-off, and coral bleaching caused by global warming.
Ningaloo marine turtle conference, Exmouth WA
This conference was convened for the purpose of bringing together interest groups, the community and individuals to share information and stimulate increased interest in the Ningaloo Community Turtle Monitoring Program.
WWF Australia audit of Australia's largest power generation companies 2003
This is the first annual audit of the major players in Australia's electricity generation sector.
The Heritage Amendments
The Heritage Amendments have been passed through Parliament, introducing sweeping changes to the current Commonwealth heritage regime.
Blueprint for a National Water Plan
This report - developed by the WWF-Australia-convened group of Australia's leading environmental scientists, the Wentworth Group - outlines long-term solutions for the management of fresh water in Australia.
Enabling Ecoaction: a handbook for anyone working with the public on conservation
This handbook is a road map for anyone working to achieve environmental change. It brings together useful ideas on social change and social marketing to assist practitioners design successful participative, community driven projects.
Australia's Polluting Power: Coal-fired electricity and its impact on global warming
Australia needs to institute a major change to the nation's dependency on coal-fired power and raises concerns about risks of underground and ocean-bed storage of carbon dioxide emissions.
Managing fish translocation and stocking in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Inappropriate fish stocking and translocation has been identified as a key threat to native fish populations in the Murray-Darling Basin.
A new model for landscape conservation in New South Wales
The second report developed by the WWF-Australia-convened Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists advocates radical and fundamental reform to halt further degradation to Australia's landscapes.
Impacts of Land Clearing on Australian Wildlife in Queensland
In Queensland between 1997 and 1999, around 100 million native mammals, birds and reptiles died each year as a result of broad-scale clearing of remnant vegetation.
Global warming contributes to Australia's worst drought
New research has found that human-induced global warming is a key reason why the Australian drought of 2002 has been so severe.
Weeds and Pests: eradicating the invasive threat
Weeds and pest animals are one of the biggest threats to Australia's rich and unique biodiversity, costing Australia's agricultural sector over $3.3 billion a year. This position paper proposes a four-point plan to fix the problem.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: An Overview of the First Two Years
This paper examines how key aspects of the Act have been administered and discusses important developments in the application of the Act in the first two years of its operation.
Northeast Arnhem Land Marine Debris Survey 2001
Findings from WWF-Australia's annual marine debris survey of the Cape Arnhem region of the Northern Territory.
Blueprint for a Living Continent
A group of Australia's leading environmental scientists who have adopted the collective name of 'the Wentworth Group', are advocating radical and fundamental reform to halt further degradation of Australia's landscapes.
How to Comment on Assessment Documentation
Members of the public can comment on assessment documentation prepared by the proponent as part of the assessment process. Public comments are taken into account by the Minister in making his or her decision.
Bilateral Agreements
The EPBC Act allows the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Heritage (the 'Minister') to enter into bilateral agreements on behalf of the Commonwealth with the States and Territories.
Conservation Agreements
One important aspect of the EPBC Act is that it allows the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Heritage to enter into conservation agreements for the protection and conservation of biodiversity in Australia.
Commonwealth Lands and Activities of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Agencies
The EPBC Act applies throughout Australia, however, it contains a number of special requirements and obligations that only apply to Commonwealth agencies and Commonwealth land.
The Marine Environment and the EPBC Act
People who are interested in the protection of the marine environment should be aware of relevant aspects of the EPBC Act and how the Act can assist in achieving environmental outcomes.
Migratory Species and the EPBC Act
The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the 'EPBC Act') includes important provisions for the protection and conservation of migratory species.
Protection of Ramsar Wetlands under the EPBC Act
One important aspect of the EPBC Act is the protection it provides for wetlands that are included on the List of Wetlands of International Importance under the 'Ramsar Convention'.
Opportunities and Implications for Rural Landholders
This fact sheet briefly describes the key ways in which the EPBC Act may affect farmers.
Shorebirds and the EPBC Act
The Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the 'EPBC Act') contains important provisions for the protection and conservation of shorebirds.
A Guide to Strategic Assessments
Under the environmental impact assessment provisions of the EPBC Act, the Commonwealth Environment Minister can agree to carry out "strategic assessments".
Threatened Species and Ecological Communities
The Commonwealth Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the 'EPBC Act') contains important provisions for the protection and conservation of native species and ecological communities that are threatened with extinction.
The Regulation of Wildlife Trade under the EPBC Act
The Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the 'EPBC Act') regulates trade in wildlife and specimens derived from wildlife.
Protection of World Heritage Properties under the EPBC Act
One important aspect of the EPBC Act is the protection it provides for areas included on the list maintained under Article 11 (called the 'World Heritage List')
High Conservation Value Forests
This paper outlines WWF-Australia's position in relation to the protection and management of high conservation value forests (HCVF).
FSC Certification in Australia
This paper outlines why WWF-Australia considers certification an important forest management tool and supports the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as the only credible, globally applicable forest certification scheme.
Annual Report 2002
A summary of WWF-Australia's financial positiion for the 2002 financial period. Major acheivements are summarised and targets are stated for the year ahead.
Managing Native Grassland: A guide to management for conservation, production and landscape protection
Considerable variety is found among the native grasslands of temperate south-eastern Australia, however, many of the ecological concepts and management requirements are common to all.
Costs to farmers of Protecting Native Vegetation in the Moree Plains: A Critique of Sinden, J.A
Considerable variety is found among the native grasslands of temperate south-eastern Australia, however, many of the ecological concepts and management requirements are common to all.
Annual Report 2001
A summary of WWF-Australia's financial positiion for the 2001 financial period. Major acheivements are summarised and targets are stated for the year ahead.
Greening the 2001 Agenda: Priority environment initiatives for Commonwealth Government 2002-05
This paper outlines the policies WWF-Australia believes the next Commonwealth Government must implement during the next term of government (2002-05).
Regional Vegetation Management Plans: A model
A step-by-step guide that assists communities developing regional vegetation management plans or reviewing existing ones.
The Murray-Darling Basin 2051: Setting the Vision - Biodiversity Workshop Proceedings
A collection of papers presented at the worksop. It provides a snapshot of the current state of MDB biodiversity and investigates the use of standards and targets as methods for achieving long term outcomes.
