ABOUT US
About ACIUCN
45+
YEARS
Founded in 1979 to provide a neutral collaborative platform for Australian nature conservation organisations to advance the IUCN vision of a just world that values and conserves nature.
55+
MEMBERS
The IUCN constituency in Australia comprises a growing membership network of 55 organisations and individuals, and over 1000 Commission expert members.
1000+
EXPERTS
Across 7 Commissions, over 1000 Australian scientists and experts are contributing to IUCN knowledge products, providing policy advice and guiding IUCN policies and programs.
The Australian Committee for the International Union for Conservation of Nature is the national committee for Australian member organisations of the IUCN.
ACIUCN was founded in 1979 to provide a focus and a neutral collaborative platform for Australian nature conservation organisations to advance the IUCN vision of a just world that values and conserves nature.
The IUCN constituency in Australia comprises a growing network of 55 Members and Associates, and over 1000 IUCN Commission experts.
We harness our unique convening power to provide a neutral and innovative platform for collaboration. Together we tackle critical challenges, share knowledge, build capacity, drive policy change, pursue common goals and work towards our shared vision for nature.
ACIUCN also serves as a vital link with the regional and global IUCN network, including the Secretariat, Oceania Regional Office, other National Committees and the 7 IUCN expert Commissions.
ACIUCN is an incorporated association and registered charity. We are regulated by NSW Fair Trading, the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission.
Mission
To bring together Australian members of IUCN in collaborative and inclusive partnerships to further IUCN’s Mission.
Strategic Goals
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Facilitate improved environmental outcomes in Australia by bringing together ACIUCN members and diverse partners in an inclusive platform to build capacity, share knowledge and stimulate cooperation across sectors.
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Strengthen and build the membership and profile of ACIUCN and IUCN networks across Australia.
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Ensure ACIUCN’s long-term organisational sustainability.
Values
The following core values form our ethical foundation, guiding our activities and decisions:
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Integrity
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Respectful engagement
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Recognition and respect for Indigenous Traditional Knowledge
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Finding common ground across diverse perspectives
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Evidence-based practice and policies
What We Do
The IUCN Australian Committee facilitates collaboration and provides a focus for Australian nature conservation organisations to advance the IUCN vision of a just world that values and conserves nature.
We do this by:
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Harnessing our unique convening power to provide a neutral and innovative platform for collaboration. Together we tackle critical challenges, share knowledge, build capacity, drive policy change, pursue common goals and work towards our shared vision for nature.
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Partnering with our network to provide expert advice, contributing to the development and implementation of local and global conservation goals, frameworks, policies, and processes.
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Partnering on projects and initiatives that deliver identified conservation priorities in Australia.
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Helping to promote and facilitate the implementation of IUCN recommendations, tools and conservation frameworks in Australia.
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Helping to meet national and global environmental communications goals by raising awareness of the benefits and importance of biodiversity and nature-based solutions.
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Building and maintaining a strong nature conservation network in Australia.
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Providing a vital link between IUCN and its Australian members to encourage involvement and collaboration around the network’s global and regional activities, commissions and programs.