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Ibis: fledgling to flock

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08 June 2023

Water for the environment is supporting Ibis throughout their lifecycle.

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Australia’s first Annual Climate Change Statement

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01 December 2022

Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has delivered the Australian Government’s…

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Australia’s National Statement to COP27

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16 November 2022

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Australia and the United States strengthen collaboration on measuring nature's economic value

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22 September 2023

Today Australian and United States senior officials met in New York.

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Public consultation open: Queensland Line Fishery (Reef) - Agency application 2023

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21 September 2023

The current export approval for the Queensland Line Fishery (Reef) expires on 18 January 2024 and…

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Australian case study report on piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework

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20 September 2023

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an initiative led by the private…

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Guarantee of Origin scheme opens consultation on detailed design

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20 September 2023

We are opening consultation on the detailed design of our Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme.

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Grants open: Carbon Capture Technologies Program

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19 September 2023

Grant opportunity guidelines for the Carbon Capture Technologies Program (CCTP) are now available. 

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Apply to be part of the Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel

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18 September 2023

We are seeking applications from individuals who have high quality scientific expertise and a…

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Apply to be part of the Great Artesian Basin Stakeholder Advisory Committee

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18 September 2023

We are seeking expressions of interest from First Nations people who have a passion for, and know…

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Coral Sea Fishery - Agency application 2023

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15 September 2023

The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 16…

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