Fossil fuels receive four times more government support than renewables: new report
Australia’s bid to be both a renewable energy superpower and a major fossil fuel exporter is putting its economic future at risk, according to a new...
24 July 2026
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UNESCO says Australia must do more to protect the Reef as ‘super El Niño’ looms
UNESCO’s draft decision (page 79) on the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status makes clear Australia must do more to build the Reef’s resilience and...
6 July 2026
Green trade statecraft needed to unlock Australia’s $100b green iron opportunity
A new report from WWF-Australia warns Australia could miss out on a $100 billion green iron and steel industry if the federal government doesn’t do more to...
5 June 2026
Record temperatures ahead: UN report is a warning Australia cannot ignore
A new UN climate outlook predicting record global temperatures in the next five years is a warning Australia cannot ignore, said WWF‑Australia.
28 May 2026
Budget opens the door – but Australia must go further to deliver energy security and protect nature
Tonight’s federal budget reflects the challenges of rapid global disruption, but there is an opportunity for Australia to better deliver long-term energy...
12 May 2026
WWF statement on oil refinery fire in Corio
In response to the oil refinery fire in Corio, WWF-Australia Chief Regenerative Officer, Nicole Forrester said: “We’re relieved to hear that nobody’s been hurt...
16 April 2026
Aussies set to switch off for the planet as Earth Hour turns 20
Australians will join millions of people and iconic landmarks around the world in switching off their lights at 8.30pm this Saturday to mark the 20th...
26 March 2026
Alarming UN climate report highlights the risk and opportunity for Australia
An alarming new climate report from the UN’s weather agency reinforces the responsibility and opportunity facing countries like Australia, said WWF...
23 March 2026
WWF welcomes release of expectations for resource-hungry data centres
WWF-Australia has welcomed the release of the Albanese government’s expectations for data centres hoping to set up in Australia, but warned they must be turned...
23 March 2026
Data centre rush must power itself says industry, unions and environment groups
Data centres setting up shop in Australia as part of the AI boom will be required to contribute to Australian energy and skills under a proposal put to the...
26 February 2026
WWF offices come together to drive greater climate ambition at COP31
WWF-Australia, WWF-Pacific and WWF-Türkiye have come together to help connect the dots on the novel hosting solution for COP31 to drive greater climate...
27 January 2026
Energy legislation sends Queensland backwards and puts clean energy and Reef jobs at risk
The Crisafulli Government has sent Queensland backwards and put clean energy and Reef jobs at risk with the legislation to deliver a new Energy Roadmap, said...
10 December 2025