In the May 2025 federal election, voters overwhelmingly supported action on climate change through continuing the national journey on renewable energy. State and territory governments should heed that message and redouble efforts. We the undersigned nature conservation councils of Australia have commissioned this study as part of our broader recognition that there can be no future for nature without action on climate change. A changing climate is the biggest threat to the survival of species and habitats. Acting on climate change means getting off fossil fuels and powering our homes and businesses with renewable energy. Already, 43% of Australia’s energy needs are powered from solar, wind, hydro and batteries. Yet, there is still much more to be done.

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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.

More than 60 per cent of Cape Peron, near Rockingham, will be given top conservation status under plans announced by the WA State Government.