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
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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
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
WWF welcomes pumped hydro proposal for Queensland
A feasibility study to see if a pumped hydro project in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland stacks up environmentally and economically is a welcome step, according...
8 June 2021
Nature-loss news stories increase 400% in Australia - A sign of ‘eco-wakening’ trend gripping the globe
A new report reveals Australia is at the forefront of a global trend showing hundreds of millions of people all over the world are concerned by biodiversity...
18 May 2021
Aussie celebrities rally behind call to ‘switch for nature’ this Earth Hour
Tonight, Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, is set to once again unite millions of people around the country and the...
27 March 2021
Sprinkler system gives hope to flying foxes
A successful trial of an atmospheric cooling system for flying foxes has given hope to researchers working to prevent the vulnerable species from dying and...
26 March 2021
Industry and government join forces to decarbonise building and construction industry
Over 41 leading companies have joined forces with the NSW Government and WWF-Australia in a new coalition to decarbonise Australia’s building and construction...
22 March 2021
WWF: orange roughy decision a victory for common sense
A bid to have the orange roughy fishery in eastern Tasmania certified “sustainable” has been halted – for now.
6 January 2021