Australian Land Conservation Alliance

Climate and environment philanthropy in Aus has increased, but still only represents 5% of broader giving. This will need to scale rapidly to meet the urgency of the climate and biodiversity crisis - as does private and public nature funding. aegn.org.au/giving-trends-…

It's clear that Australians care about our environment and want greater investment to help protect, manage and conserve it. New report from the Biodiversity Council finds that 95% of Australians want a better budget for nature.

@BushHeritageAus @trustfornature Congrats on an inspiring event @BushHeritageAus & @trustfornature!

It’s wonderful to hear from Anna Rose CEO of Environmental Leadership Australia at the Celebrating Women in Conservation Breakfast with @trustfornature #womeninconservation

Big news. We’ve confirmed the date for the world's first Global Nature Positive Summit. The summit will take place from 8-10 October in Sydney. Turning the tide on nature repair will take a global effort. That’s why we’re bringing together Governments, private sector, environmentalists and First Nations groups to work together for a nature positive future.

The 2024-25 Budget is a pivotal opportunity for the Federal Government to deliver the support needed to reverse the accelerating decline of Australian nature. Read ALCA's pre-budget submission here: alca.org.au/alca-submissio… @JEChalmers @StephenJonesMP @tanya_plibersek

The recent "Pathways to 30x30" report by @nature_org @pewtrusts @LandAustralian @WWF_Australia outlines 4 pathways to meet Australia's commitment to protect 30% of land by 2030. New ALCA publication explores the private land conservation pathway: bit.ly/4bbFe9l

📣 Announcing the inaugural TNFD Early Adopters 📣 320 organisations from 46 countries have committed to start making nature-related disclosures based on the TNFD Recommendations. Full list available 👉 lnkd.in/eXDNTca6 #TNFD #WEF24 #TNFDEarlyAdopter

Welcome to Dubai! Policy Lead Michael Cornish is on the ground at #COP28 to help do ALCA's bit to drive Australian and global nature up and through the agenda.

ALCA welcomes the outcomes for nature that can be achieved through the government’s Nature Repair Bill, which passed through the Senate last night. bit.ly/486wDmf

To combat the escalating nature crisis, we urgently need to pull all the policy levers – including sustainable finance reforms. Read our recommendations to the consultation on the Australian Sustainable Finance Strategy: bit.ly/3Ne8WjX

ALCA CEO appointed to Nature Finance Council - a new advisory group established by the Australian Government to encourage business investment in nature: alca.org.au/alca-ceo-appoi…

ALCA is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Rowe, David Major and Dr Erin Giuliani to ALCA's Board of Directors. They will further bolster ALCA’s ability to support positive, long-term impact for nature in Australia. alca.org.au/alca-board-app…

Congratulations @LandcareAust on your Press Club event today. Inspiring to hear about the innovation and action that people and organisations are taking in response to challenges of food security, climate change and environmental decline.

Several new research positions are available through an Australian Research Council Linkage Project that will measure the benefits of private protected areas. ascelin.github.io/blog/new-ARC-l…

Pathways to 30x30 Report by @nature_org, @WWF_Australia, @pewtrusts and ALCA gives four key recommendations to protect 30% of Australia's landmass by 2030: bit.ly/3QUH1qd

Queensland’s wet tropics see 25% rise in threatened species in three years. theguardian.com/australia-news…

ALCA and members welcomed the opportunity to meet with NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe to discuss the role the gment can play in bolstering the impact of our sector, and deliver strong legislative reforms that will enable the work of our members.

Qld is the only state to levy land tax upon land with a conservation covenant. In our submission to the Qld 2024-25 Budget we encourage the Queensland Government to remove the tax. Read more: alca.org.au/wp-content/upl…

New report looks at children’s rights to a healthy environment in Australia, and considers in the context of Australia's current legal frameworks. assets.nationbuilder.com/auscon/pages/2…

We're pleased to welcome @NRMRegions as the latest ALCA member. Looking forward to working with you!