Scientists call for international pressure to help save the Reef
WWF-Australia today welcomed an opinion piece by three of Australia’s leading coral scientists who criticise the Reef 2050 plan and call on Australian...
7 April 2015
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Millions unite to light the way toward climate action
From Antarctica to the International Space Station, WWF's Earth Hour brought the world closer together on Saturday by mobilising millions to highlight the need...
30 March 2015
Australia’s climate pollution reduction paper is out of touch with science: WWF
WWF has welcomed a public consultation paper on Australia’s carbon pollution reduction targets but said it lacks the scientific rigour needed to make the right...
29 March 2015
Scrapping the Native Vegetation Act would be a black day for nature in NSW
Conservation groups are appalled by the Coalition’s announcement today that it will seek to repeal the Native Vegetation Act if returned to government this...
26 March 2015
Report vindicates campaign against dredging and dumping in Reef waters
Report written by experts brought together by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
25 March 2015
Reef 2050 a good start – but much more investment needed
$100 million in new funding announced by the federal government falls short of what’s required to halt the Reef’s decline.
21 March 2015
WWF welcomes $100 million plan for NSW threatened species
WWF today welcomed the Baird Government’s announcement of individual recovery plans for every one of New South Wales’ 970 threatened species of animals and...
20 March 2015
Malcolm Fraser was a champion for the environment
WWF today expressed sadness at the passing of former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, who supported stronger protection for the Great Barrier Reef and Australian...
20 March 2015
WWF welcomes ALP pledge to continue strategic growth of national parks in NSW
WWF-Australia has commended the environment policy released by the ALP in the New South Wales election campaign.
18 March 2015
Women’s Economic Empowerment Celebrated in Canberra
It’s a special moment captured on film – Solomon Islands women rejoicing at their success in building a better life for their communities.
18 March 2015
WWF: Dumping ban must extend to entire Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
WWF-Australia welcomed the Federal Government’s ban on the dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef, but re-affirmed need to protect the entire World...
16 March 2015
Halt to Abbot Point wetland dump plan a positive move
Queensland Government withdraws proposal to dump dredge spoil on wetlands at Great Barrier Reef's Abbot Point
11 March 2015