Welcome 2 new members: Colony Bees and Invertebrates Australia
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
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 research. The Pollinate Country project has successfully established 30 Bee Sanctuaries, cultivating over 1.8 million bees and introducing over 300 native plants to benefit local ecosystems and agriculture.
Their activities are focused on pollinator conservation and pollinator habitat restoration, and they are also committed to ensuring the equitable and ecologically sustainable use of natural resources by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices that support environmental and social well-being. Their outreach and advocacy efforts seek to influence the community and encourage stakeholders at various levels to get involved in conservation of bee habitats. Their education programs are delivered to schools, community groups, and organisations, raising awareness of the cultural and ecological importance of pollinators.
About Invertebrates Australia
Invertebrates Australia is the only Australian organisation focused on the conservation of Invertebrates.
They use rigorous science including community engagement to prevent extinctions of species and restore ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. Invertebrates make up around 55% of known Australian biodiversity and >95% of known Australian animal diversity. They are crucial to the functioning of our ecosystems. However, they are largely ignored in conservation planning despite hundreds of species listed as threatened.
Invertebrates Australia was founded in September 2021 by three scientists, catalysed by the extreme extent and severity of the 2019/2020 megafires. By creating a group that can represent all invertebrates they are making a big, positive impact on ecological and economic outcomes in biodiversity management. They are doing this by facilitating, conducting and promoting scientific research and conservation activities; engaging their extensive network of experts; and partnering with existing scientific societies and environmental charities.
We are thrilled to welcome Colony Bees and Invertebrates Australia into our network, and we look forward to more collaborations with them.
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