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Little Penguin Project
February 12, 2024
The Little Penguins on Penguin Island are the most northwestern population of the species, making it vulnerable to environmental changes such as global warming resulting from climate change. Over the past 15 years, the...
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Climate groups call for urgent extension as clock ticks down on consultation for key climate bill
October 17, 2023
A lack of proper consultation and clarity over WA’s landmark climate change bill is putting vital action on climate at risk, according to a number of the state’s leading climate and conservation groups.
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Another set back for Scarborough as Woodside’s missteps pile pressure on investors
September 28, 2023
A decision by the Federal Court is the latest indication of the investment risk posed by Woodside’s controversial Scarborough gas proposal, according to Western Australia’s peak environment and climate body.
Read More ShareCCWA hosts UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights at meeting in Perth
September 11, 2023
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights, Dr Marcos Orellana, at our office in West Perth, during his visit to Australia.
Read More ShareClimate change recognised as ‘systemic’ investment risk as Australian Government updates bonds advice
August 30, 2023
The Australian Government has agreed to settle a world-first legal case in which it was accused of misleading potential investors over the risk posed by climate change to government bonds.
Read More ShareCape Peron to receive ‘Class A’ conservation status
August 30, 2023
More than 60 per cent of Cape Peron, near Rockingham, will be given top conservation status under plans announced by the WA State Government.
Read More Share$3 billion in renewable energy spending welcomed by peak body
August 29, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed federal funding to support greater investment in renewable energy for WA’s electricity network.
Read More ShareBat Monitoring Program
August 24, 2023
Why bats? Because bats are awesome! But, sadly a lot of people don't know this and there is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about bats which has led to them being villainised and...
Read More SharePerth gathers for peaceful vigil against Woodside's destruction of oceans and climate
August 23, 2023
Today the Perth community will gather for a peaceful candlelit vigil outside fossil fuel company Woodside’s headquarters to show their concern for vulnerable marine wildlife threatened by Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion.
Read More Share‘Deliver the protections Aboriginal people are asking for’ – Peak body calls on state government to ‘get it right’ on cultural heritage laws
August 18, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has urged the state government to take the opportunity to reexamine Western Australia’s Aboriginal cultural heritage laws after it was announced that the latest legislation would be...
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