Tag: Biodiversity
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New Environment Laws: A minister’s influence could shape Australia’s ecological future
Background: Australia’s environment law and its challenges Australia’s environmental framework has long sought to balance conservation with development. The national environment law, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), has faced criticism for failing to halt the ongoing loss of unique ecosystems, plants, and animals over more than two decades. Critics argue…
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How Ministers Could Shape Australia’s Environment Law and Biodiversity Outcomes
Introduction: The power of policy oversight Australia’s national environment law, long a cornerstone for protecting unique ecosystems, plants, and animals, has struggled to halt biodiversity loss for more than two decades. While the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) and related state arrangements provide a framework, the role of ministers—responsible for setting policy…
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Can Australia’s New Environment Laws Turn the Tide for Nature?
Why Australia Is Reconsidering Its Environment Framework For a generation, Australia’s natural treasures have faced persistent threats—from shrinking wetlands to dwindling marsupial populations. Critics say the national environment law has failed to stem this loss over the past 25 years, raising questions about whether reforms can deliver real protection. As policymakers debate changes, the central…
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Rekindling the Wow: Anja Murray’s New Nature Book and the Call to Wonder
Rekindling the Wow: The mission behind Anja Murray’s new nature book Public radio host and nature storyteller Anja Murray has long invited audiences to pause, listen, and marvel at the world around us. In her newly published book, she doubles down on that mission: to rekindle the sense of wow that nature can inspire. “What…
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Rekindling a sense of wow for nature: Anja Murray discusses her beautiful new book
Rekindling the wow: a new nature book from Anja Murray In a world where nature often competes with screens and schedules, Anja Murray’s latest release offers a refreshing invitation: to pause, observe, and feel the wonder of the natural world once more. Best known to many for her long-running Nature File series on Lyric FM,…
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Australia must pass nature laws to protect the orange-bellied parrot and boost the economy
Introduction: a national imperative Australia stands at a crossroads. We can continue to debate politics while a critically endangered species edges toward extinction, or we can pass pragmatic nature laws that protect wildlife, create jobs, and safeguard the future for our children. The orange-bellied parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is a stark example: with an estimated 50…
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Nature laws in Australia: balancing economy and environment
Putting Politics Aside to Protect Our Future Australia faces a defining crossroads. The debate over nature laws often morphs into partisan conflict, but the stakes are clear: a healthier environment supports sustainable jobs, resilient communities, and a stronger economy. When governments chart policies that protect biodiversity, they are investing in a long-term windfall—cleaner air and…
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Nature Laws Australia: Protect Economy and Biodiversity
ABRIDGING POLITICS AND PROTECTING BOTH ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT In Australia, the pressure to keep politics separate from policy often clashes with the urgent need to safeguard our natural heritage. The argument isn’t about choosing between economic growth and environmental protection; it’s about crafting nature laws that deliver both. The case for practical, science-based protections is…
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Nusantara Forest: 13,000 Ha Damaged by Illegal Mining and Plantations
13,000 Hectares of Nusantara Forest Hit by Illegal Activities The Nusantara forest, a critical site for biodiversity and climate resilience, is facing a mounting crisis. Recent findings by a special task force led by Insp. Gen. Edgar Diponegoro reveal that a staggering 13,000 hectares of forest land have been compromised by illicit activities: 4,236 hectares…
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Zimbabwe Hosts International Wildlife Conservation Symposium: A Leap for Regional Collaboration
Overview of the Symposium From October 22–23, 2025, Zimbabwe’s Zimbabwe National Parks Authority (ZIMPARKS) hosted an international wildlife conservation symposium to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among biodiversity conservationists, climate scientists, sustainable tourism professionals, and transboundary resource managers. The event gathered experts to discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in environmental conservation, while highlighting innovative technologies and…