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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 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...
Read More SharePeak body welcomes new national park as state government looks to expand conservation estate
August 17, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the creation of a new national park in the Gascoyne, which will increase WA’s conservation estate by 270,000 hectares.
Read More ShareProminent Aboriginal leaders to headline WA conservation conference
July 18, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has announced the first round of speakers for its much-anticipated 2023 conference.
Read More ShareWe support a ‘yes’ vote for the Voice referendum
July 11, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) supports the establishment of the Indigenous Voice to parliament, to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
Read More ShareNew Indigenous Advisory Board for peak body to help improve outcomes for conservation of Country
July 05, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA is proud to announce the creation of the organisation’s Indigenous Advisory Board – a new initiative for the state’s peak environment and conservation group.
Read More ShareNew group to focus on nuclear issues in Western Australia
June 22, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is pleased to have supported the creation of a new, independent, campaign organisation to continue the important work of protecting WA from uranium mining and nuclear related threats....
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes Rio Tinto’s withdrawal from South West forests – urges greater protection for iconic natural places
June 22, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has joined other environment and conservation groups in welcoming a decision by Rio Tinto to withdraw several applications for exploration licenses in WA’s jarrah forests.
Read More ShareThe Grattan Institute is right – governments must ditch gas as quickly as possible and put their efforts into electrification
June 20, 2023
By Jayde Rowlands, Climate Program - Conservation Council of WA The latest report from the Grattan Institute is unequivocal – ‘Australia needs to get off gas if it is to have any hope of...
Read More ShareLatest coal mine bailout is result of ‘unnecessarily slow’ renewables transition - CCWA
June 15, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has expressed its concern over news that the state government has spent millions of dollars in order to help prop-up a failing, privately owned coal mine.
Read More ShareGas lobby’s charm offensive is hiding a few inconvenient truths
June 13, 2023
Note: Following the publication of an opinion piece by Samantha McCulloch, chief executive of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (West Australian, Friday 9 June 2023), the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) offered...
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new premier, flags hope for ‘strong environmental leadership’
June 06, 2023
Western Australia’s peak conservation body has congratulated new WA Premier, Roger Cook, on his appointment while expressing its hopes for a renewed focus on addressing environment and climate issues.
Read More SharePeak environmental body notes Premier's achievements, highlights need for change
May 29, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) wishes to express its thanks to outgoing premier Mark McGowan on his achievements for the environment during his tenure as Premier. Mr McGowan was also Environment Minister in...
Read More ShareRenewing our commitment to reconciliation on National Sorry Day
May 26, 2023
National Sorry Day is about all Australians sharing in the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and their families. This National Sorry Day, the team at CCWA renews our commitment to a path of reconciliation....
Read More ShareWA State Budget: CCWA welcomes support for renewable energy, native forests
May 11, 2023
WA’s peak body for conservation and the environment has welcomed spending for new renewable energy infrastructure in the state budget, but stressed that more must be done to support nature and biodiversity.
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new national park in remote Goldfields
May 08, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the announcement of a new national park and nature reserve in the remote Goldfields region of WA.
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new Australian Net-Zero Authority to deliver on ‘massive economic opportunity’
May 05, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the creation of a new federal net-zero authority which will allocate $400 million to help an ‘orderly and positive transformation’ to a net-zero economy.
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