Farmers fencing for threatened wallabies
Local Wheatbelt farmers have come together to help protect a precious colony of wallabies.
15 December 2015
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Paris agreement maps global pathway to clean energy future, more steps needed to support the vulnerable
World governments finalised a global agreement today in Paris that lays a foundation for long-term efforts to fight climate change.
12 December 2015
Coral-eating starfish numbers could reach 60 million, GBR outbreak on track to be worst on record
Crown of thorns starfish outbreak on the Great Barrier Reef is likely be the worst on record, says a new publication commissioned by WWF-Australia.
10 December 2015
New ‘citizen science’ report sheds light on elusive Australian water rat in WA
A new report launched today sheds light on one of the most elusive of creatures, the rakali, or Australian water rat.
7 December 2015
Innovation Agenda could spark new opportunities in clean tech
WWF-Australia welcomes the announcement of the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda, in support Australia’s transition towards a...
7 December 2015
Australia agrees to 1.5-degree goal in Paris, while domestic targets still push 4 degrees
Australian Government has committed to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, but the national targets are not enough to achieve this.
5 December 2015
Australian PM announces new commitments at Paris climate talks
WWF welcomes three new commitments towards tackling the climate change, but Australia can and should do more.
30 November 2015
WWF: landclearing triples & emissions soar, Qld must act to protect bush
New figures reveal that landclearing in Queensland has tripled, sending carbon emissions soaring.
28 November 2015
WWF welcomes Labor’s 2050 net- zero carbon pollution target
WWF congratulates the ALP on today’s commitment to net-zero carbon pollution by 2050, which is an important step in the effort to keep global warming below 2...
27 November 2015
Paris climate talks: Australians deserve a safer and better future
Australians taking part in the People’s Climate March this weekend call for a strong global deal in Paris next week to ensure a safer and better future for...
27 November 2015
Clear path to prosperous net-zero carbon Australia: report
Australia could successfully transition towards net-zero carbon pollution while maintaining similar rates of growth to the last five years if key actions are...
25 November 2015
Pollution reductions mean Australia can pick up pace to safer future
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has suggested Australia will meet its carbon pollution targets for 2020, giving Australia the chance to strengthen its target.
25 November 2015