New science report underscores urgency for climate action or risk seeing 1.5°C goal slip away
A new global climate science report, published today, sets out in stark detail the future we will have if we make poor choices today.
9 August 2021
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WWF-Australia and Tasmanian Walking Company launch Walk for Wild
The World Wildlife Fund-Australia (WWF-Australia) and Tasmanian Walking Company (TWC) today officially launched the inaugural Walk for Wild fundraising event...
3 August 2021
Australia is “back on probation” over Reef’s declining health
The World Heritage Committee has placed Australia back on probation over the declining health of the Great Barrier Reef.
23 July 2021
Tiny solar panel could help save koalas from bushfires
WWF backs bold Aussie innovators as Regenerate Australia steps up a gear.
18 July 2021
WWF renews its support for Climate Bill following disappointing committee report
WWF-Australia has renewed its support for a national Climate Change Bill proposed by independent MP Zali Steggall, following the release of a lower house...
14 July 2021
WA reclaims top spot on Australia’s plastics scorecard, while Tassie lags behind
Western Australia has reclaimed the top spot on WWF-Australia’s new plastics scorecard, while Tasmania and the Northern Territory continue to lag behind in...
6 July 2021
Greening Australia and WWF-Australia announce new Climate-ready Restoration partnership in response to increasing natural disasters
Two of the country’s leading environmental organisations, Greening Australia and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)–Australia, today announced a strategic...
1 July 2021
UNESCO recommends the Great Barrier Reef be declared World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO has sent the strongest message possible that Australia must do more on climate change and water quality to protect the Great Barrier Reef by...
22 June 2021
Koala funding must come with stronger nature laws
WWF-Australia has welcomed a $193 million commitment for koala conservation in the NSW budget, but warned the money must come with stronger laws to protect...
22 June 2021
Koala listing strengthens call for an independent environmental compliance agency
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia today welcomed the recommendation to uplist koalas in eastern Australia from vulnerable to endangered, but said this...
18 June 2021
The moment turtles, or gungu, see the Reef for the first time
Eleven turtles, raised at James Cook University from the time they were hatchlings, have been released on the Great Barrier Reef, experiencing the ocean for...
14 June 2021
New research shows seawater irrigation could help reverse male sea turtle drought
Climate change is causing the “feminisation” of green turtle populations in far north Queensland, but a new study shows seawater irrigation could potentially...
14 June 2021