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This blog post is part of a new series introducing the Australian focal points and leaders of each IUCN Commission. The IUCN Australian Committee is pleased to introduce the appointed Australian focal points for the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. Dr James Fitzsimons and Dylan Pursche will serve as the Australian liaisons for the World Commission for Protected Areas over the 2026 - 2029 Quadrennium. If you'd like to get in touch about the WCPA and learn more about u

The IUCN Australian Committee is thrilled to welcome the National Native Title Council (NNTC) as a new Indigenous People's Organisation (IPO) member of IUCN. This marks an important step in strengthening Indigenous Peoples’ representation and leadership at IUCN in Australia and across Oceania, with the National Native Title Council the second IPO from Australia to become a Member of the Union, and the third in the Oceania region. IPO membership strengthens the diversity of IU

View the videos from the 30x30 Beyond Symposium, register for Reimagining Conservation 2026, and view the live website for the IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress View full Newsletter online ACIUCN News & Events Videos: 30x30 and Beyond Symposium Register: Reimagining Conservation Forum 2026 Webinar: IUCN World Protected Areas Congress IUCN News & Events Website: IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress Website: International Marine Protected Areas Cong

Catch-up on the livestreams of the 30x30 and Beyond Symposium Including 8 Sessions with 50 Speakers over 2 days. Held at Doltone House in Sydney from 20-21 July 2026

View the photos from the 30x30 Beyond Symposium, IUCN 2025 Annual Report, Welcome new ACIUCN members, enter the WWF Win for Wildlife Lottery for a chance to win $50K or enter the NPANSW raffle to win a trip to Lord Howe Island. View full Newsletter online ACIUCN News & Events Photos: 30x30 and Beyond Symposium Welcome: New Members Invasives International and SAALSMA Event: Reimagining Conservation Forum 2026 Recording: NAILSMA Webinar on Cultural Licence to Respond Webinar: I

View all the event photos taken across 2 days at Doltone House Hyde Park. Click the photos or the heading to view full album of photos Day One: Monday 20th July Day Two: Tuesday 21st July

We are pleased to announce Invasives International and the Southern Australian Aboriginal Land and Sea Management Alliance (SAALSMA) as new Associate Members of the IUCN Australian Committee. . About Invasives International Invasives International was established in 2026 to lead systemic reform in how the world manages invasive species, working to address the primary drivers of species introductions at their source. Invasives International was also formed to propose and host

A regular monthly e-news update for our Members, Associates and Friends. In this Edition: Cultural Licence to Respond webinar, video recording and slides for KBA webinar, IUCN Oceania Members Meeting, 30x30 Symposium tickets closing soon. Click to view full e-newsletter ACIUCN Updates JUN 04 - Webinar: Cultural Licence to Respond JUN 09 - IUCN Oceania Members Meeting JUN 28 - Tickets closing: 30x30 and Beyond AUG TBA - Webinar: IUCN WPAC and IMPAC6 SEP 21-24 - Reimagining Con

Watch the video of our webinar on Key Biodiversity Areas and 30x30. Presented by Professor James Watson, Dr Anna McCallum and Janice Chanson and hosted in partnership with the Australian KBA National Coordination Group.

A regular monthly e-news update for our Members, Associates and Friends. In this Edition: Webinar on Key Biodiversity Areas, IUCN Oceania Members Meeting, 30x30 Symposium tickets on sale, IUCN World Protected Areas Congress Click to view full e-newsletter ACIUCN News & Events MAY 27 - Webinar - Key Biodiversity Areas for 30x30 JUN 08 - IUCN Oceania Members Meeting JUL 20 - Workshop - IUCN WPA Congress + IMPAC6 JUL 20-21 - Symposium - 30x30 and Beyond SEP 21-24 - NAILSMA Forum

View the video recording of our webinar on IUCN Conservation Planning Principles, Tools and Methods, presented by Dr Anne Wignall of the IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group.

We are pleased to announce The Colony Bees Association as a new member of the IUCN, and Invertebrates Australia as a new Associate Member of the IUCN Australian Committee. About Colony Bees Colony Bees was admitted as a member to the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in April 2026. Colony Bees is an Apiculture leader in Australia. Their Pollinate Country initiative aims to establish native pollinator habitats through community engagement and scientific res

A regular monthly e-news update for our Members, Associates and Friends. In this Edition: Free webinar on IUCN Conservation Planning Principles, Tools and Methods, 30x30 Symposium tickets on sale, Free IUCN Academy Courses Click to view full e-newsletter ACIUCN & IUCN News APR 22 - Webinar: IUCN Conservation Planning Tools JUL 20-22 - 30x30 and Beyond Symposium Tickets SEP 14-17 - Reimagining Conservation 2026 Free Courses: IUCN Academy + Conservation Training Member News & E

Thank you to everyone who responded to our Priorities Survey. This feedback has informed the line-up of large and small events we plan to produce in 2026, including our 30x30 and Beyond National Symposium in July. We are pleased to share the top-line survey results. The majority of respondents want us to prioritise Area-based conservation and the effective and equitable delivery of Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework - Conserving 30% of Land, Waters and Seas by 20

A regular monthly e-news update for our Members, Associates and Friends. In this Edition: Nature priorities survey results, 30x30 Symposium tickets go on sale, and Save the Date for Reimagining Conservation 2026 Click to view full e-newsletter ACIUCN News & Events July 20-21 - ACIUCN National Symposium: 30x30 and Beyond Sept 21-24 - Reimagining Conservation 2026 Survey Results: Nature Conservation Priorities IUCN News & Events New Strategy: IUCN Strategic Vision & Work Progra

Two of the most dedicated, skilled, and effective leaders in nature conservation in Australia are partnering to Co-Chair the IUCN Australian Committee. Thank you to our new Chairs Barry Hunter and Dr Jody Gunn for creating an innovative new governance model for ACIUCN, in alignment with the collaborative ethos of IUCN. ACIUCN Co-Chairs: Barry Hunter and Dr Jody Gunn About our new Co-Chairs Barry Hunter , a Djabugay and Djirrabal descendant, is the CEO of the North Australia

We are pleased to announce our 2025-2027 Board Members. The NGO and Government House representatives were elected by our members via an online vote between the 8th and 14th December 2025. The new board was declared at our Annual General Meeting on the 17th December 2025. Meet our new and continuing Board Members: Barry Hunter Co-Chair NGO Member CEO | North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance Dr Jody Gunn Co-Chair NGO Member CEO | Australian Land Conservat

A report on highlights and outcomes of the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Australian Delegate Highlights Erica McCreedy & Blathnaid Byrne elected to IUCN Council Two nominees from Australia - Erica McCreedy and Bláthnaid Byrne - were elected to serve on the IUCN Council at the World Conservation Congress. The IUCN Council is the principal global leadership and governing body of IUCN. For the next 4 years, Erica will represent Oceania and Australia on the Council, and Bláth

Many of our IUCN Members have just participated in the IUCN World Conservation Congress, including the Members’ Assembly, where we voted for our global representatives as well as the future policies and programs of the IUCN. It is now time for our Australian IUCN members to nominate representatives to sit on the Board of the Australian Committee. The IUCN Australian Committee Board Nomination & Election process takes place at least every 2 years (if not every year), and all

We are thrilled to announce that two nominees from Australia - Erica McCreedy and Bláthnaid Byrne - have been elected to the IUCN Council at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. The IUCN Council is the principal leadership and governing body of IUCN. Erica will represent Oceania and Australia on the Council, and Bláthnaid will oversee the finances of the organisation as the IUCN Treasurer. Dr Anita Tzec, Erica McCreedy and Onel Masardule Arias at the 2025 IUCN Wor