Conservation

We have no replacement planet, we have only this one – and we have to take action
- Berta Caceres


Planet Earth: Home to people and nature

Finding a way that people and the natural world can thrive together is the challenge for humanity this century.

Life has existed on planet earth for over 3.5 billion years, and in this time, a complex and intricate web of has evolved, with more than 2 million different types of plants and animals now calling Earth home.

Earth is also our home. Home to more than 8 billion people. We humans evolved from the Earth’s natural world and we depend upon it. The natural world provides us with the very air, water and food that we need to survive.

The natural world also provides our lives with a sense of wonder, beauty, and awe, a sense of meaning and purpose beyond ourselves. Nature connects us to our ancestors, each other, those generations to come, and the Universe at large.

Its conservation is our greatest hope and greatest challenge.

There are immense global pressures on the natural world

Nature in peril

Yet the natural world upon which we all depend, is under immense pressure. The scientific, industrial and technological revolutions of the past two centuries and upon which great strides in human progress have been made, have been coupled with an immense growth in human population and in turn consumption and use of the Earth’s resources. This immense use of the Earth’s resources is disrupting the very climate upon which life on Earth depends, is pushing nature’s life support systems to their limits, and has put us into the middle of an extinction crisis the likes of which humanity has never seen. A million species are at risk of extinction on our current trajectory.

Wangari Maathai: The Hummingbird

The planet needs you

These immense pressures on the natural world can at times seem overwhelming. Yet time and time again through history it has been proven that the thoughtful, concerted actions of a handful of citizens can make a difference. Rather than responding to the current threat to nature by contracting into a diminishing vision, a growing group of people globally are dreaming big by recognising that nature needs large connected landscapes to allow the space for wildlife, wilderness and natural processes to survive and thrive. That we all have a responsibility to give back to this planet that has given us so much, and that every effort big and small, can make a difference.

How to Save Our Planet

Taking action for nature

Central to all of these efforts is the understanding that conservation is essential for the survival of our own species, and that connecting people with wild nature and protecting, restoring and connecting wild places gives us and our children hope of a rich living planet that fills our lives with inspiration and wonder.

Here you can explore challenges for nature, the thinking, people and groups working to protect wild nature, and the urgent need for all of us, in our own way, to do what we can for a better future for all life on Earth.

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Connection with nature turns hope into action

According to marine conservation leader Brett Fenton, hope is important, but not enough. But having a deep connection to the environment that we live in, can help us turn hope into action.

Pale Dlue Dot photo by NASA on Unsplash

Earth Charter

Crafted by visionaries, the Earth Charter is an ethical foundation for actions to build a more just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It offers a vision of hope and a call to action.

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement

This tribute explores the remarkable work of Professor Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement

Jane Goodall Credit Jane Goodall Institute

Jane Goodall on the web of life

Jane Goodall makes a plea for saving Earth's fragile web of life in this moving short film.

Articles about Conservation

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Re-wilding the New Town Rivulet

On Saturday the 28th of June a group of 20 volunteers descended on the New Town rivulet for a weeding and rubbish collecting working bee hosted by New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group in preparation for the upcoming planting day.  

 

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A precious mountain refuge for birdlife

Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is a most precious sanctuary for birds-and us, writes Dr Eric Woehler OAM. 

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A clarion call for species close to brink of extinction

In this clarion call for species on the brink of extinction, Dr Eric Woehler OAM lays out some stark realities and urges us as a society to do better.

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Sea stars on Bruny Island

Julian was interviewed on a Bruny Island beach as to why its so important to collect North Pacific sea star (Asterias amurensis) while out beach walking.

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Supergroms Celebrate the Winter Solstice on Bruny

As a way to honour the shortest day and embrace the onset of the coldest months, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms celebrated the Winter Solstice with our annual Jetty jump followed by the first ever Supergroms Lantern Parade. This year's cold water plunge was made all the more exciting with the Alonnah Jetty almost fully submerged by unusually high tides ahead of a big low pressure system and serious cold snap!

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Swaying Over the 7th Aklan Hammock Festival

The 7th Aklan Hammock Festival united environmentalists, artists, and local communities in a joyful celebration of nature and cultural heritage.


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Rising Earthkeepers: Youthful Hopes for a Sustainable Planet

The Eco-Adventure Camp empowers young Filipinos to connect with nature, build community, and lead meaningful environmental action.

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Exploring the Maldives

Have you ever wondered what Paradise feels like? Travelling to the Maldives was a journey of mind altering beauty and inspiration.  This article will provide you with a glimpse into this sparkling archipelago of 1,200 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls. A summary of a few key facts about the country and the key environmental threats to this paradise follows.

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World Bee Day: Science and outdoor learning go together like bees and honey

Young minds are innately curious about the world around them. So much is new, exciting, miraculous! And so it proved at World Bee Day on Bruny Island

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Natures Treasures

Early learners at Bruny Island District School spent a lovely Autumn morning in Pardalote Patch searching for seeds, interestingly shaped leaves, animal scats and spider webs.

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Forests critical for Climate and Biodiversity Protection

Policy expert Virginia Young explains the critical role of forests in dealing with the twin challenges of climate and biodiversity protection 

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A fledgling Dartford Warbler spotted

On 3 May 2025, a fledgling Dartford Warbler was spotted learning how to fly amongst the heather on Horsell Common. 

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Fostering Love of Earth

The crucial building block for saving Nature is people’s connection with it. People protect what they love. 

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Kids & Nature Program

Time in Nature is crucial to childhood happiness, development, wellbeing and commitment to Nature stewardship. 

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The Conservation Stories Program provides practical support, skills, training and expert help to passionate, talented and...

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Empowering Collective Impact

Isolated efforts can’t deliver big change. What is needed is a cohesive collective effort. 

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