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New Qld Premier ramps up emissions target as challenges to way of life loom

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia today congratulated Steven Miles on becoming Queensland Premier and welcomed that he will set a new 2035 emissions...

15 December 2023

Climate change statement confirms crystal clear need for rapid decarbonisation

WWF-Australia has welcomed the sense of urgency and commitment to action in the Australian Government’s annual climate change statement.

30 November 2023

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WWF-Australia announces new President

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has today welcomed Judy Slatyer as its new President and Board Chair.

24 November 2023

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Call for Queensland to improve emissions targets as El Niño declared

A coalition of environment groups has released a joint letter calling on the Queensland Government to urgently improve its emissions reduction targets...

19 September 2023

WWF's microfinance program to empower women by starting small businesses is supported by John West and Australian Aid.

WWF Supports Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free Pacific

The WWF team stands with leaders of the Blue Pacific in supporting the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil-Fuel Free Pacific.

18 September 2023

New international development policy can help build climate resilience and regenerate nature in Indo-Pacific

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s New International Development Policy, which brings a stronger focus on climate...

9 August 2023

Tony Rowland on his Kyogle property holding his conservation agreement

Boost for koalas with signing of first conservation agreement supported by WWF-led partnership

Kyogle property owner Tony Rowland has become the first person to sign a permanent conservation agreement as part of a Collaborative Koala Habitat Protection...

18 May 2023

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WWF: $15 billion reconstruction fund must deliver wins for people and nature

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia is calling on the Australian government to use its $15bn National Reconstruction Fund to support innovations that will...

29 March 2023

Stock Image. The fire front at night appears as a bright yellow and red jagged line in the dark blue eucalyptus forest in the Jamison Valley. Photograph taken from Echo Point lookout, Katoomba, Blue Mountains

IPCC: Leaders urged to heed science and catalyse action to avert climate catastrophe

The latest report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlights the urgent need for rapid emission reductions to avoid global temperatures...

21 March 2023

The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2021

Aussies take time out for nature this Earth Hour

Australians will participate in Earth Hour 2023 on Saturday, March 25, to symbolically show their support for stronger action on climate change and nature...

20 March 2023

A thermometer shows the surface temperate in two parallel streets in Toongabbie in Sydney’s west on 16 February 2023

Trees lower temperatures in a Sydney street by 20 degrees

A joint report by Doctors for the Environment Australia and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia sheds light on the essential role of trees in reducing the...

6 March 2023

Improving integrity in Australia’s carbon market

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia welcomes the findings of the review, led by former Chief Scientist Professor Ian Chubb, into Australia’s carbon credit...

25 January 2023