About Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)

KBAs are sites of global significance for the conservation of biodiversity. They are identified for species, ecosystems or areas of high ecological integrity using 11 quantitative criteria set out in the IUCN Global Standard for the Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas

Identifying the most important sites for biodiversity in Australia

Australia has over 330 KBAs currently being reviewed by the Australian KBA National Coordination Group (NCG).

National Coordination Groups play a central role bringing together scientific experts, engaging local stakeholders, and government agencies. They compile and analyse biodiversity data, assess and validate sites, and engage local stakeholders to ensure accurate identification and effective conservation planning. By integrating KBAs into national policies, monitoring programs, and land-use planning, this collaborative structure ensures that KBAs are both scientifically robust and effectively managed on the ground.

Join this webinar to learn about:

• The work being done to identify and qualify Key Biodiversity Areas in Australia

• How KBAs can help Australia:

  • Achieve our Global Biodiversity Framework commitments by providing a critical, science-based mechanism for delivering key targets

  • Advance our national Threatened Species Action Plan

  • Identify "no-go" zones for the EPBC Act

• The collaborative process initiated by the Australian NCG to bring together the scientific and conservation communities, along with federal and state governments, to identify a comprehensive network of terrestrial, freshwater and marine KBAs. This approach aims to ensure that these sites are formally recognised and incorporated into national spatial planning, as well as conservation policy and legislation.

• How you can work with the Australian KBA National Coordination Group

Presented by:

Professor James Watson, Chair of the Australian KBA National Coordination Group

Janice Chanson, Co-Chair of the IUCN Australian Species Specialist Group

This webinar is hosted in partnership with Birdlife Australia.

Birdlife is a leading partner in the global Key Biodiversity Area partnership, and Birdlife Australia is the host and coordinator of the broader Australian Key Biodiversity Area program.