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ALCA member organisations support the diverse people, places and practices that contribute to the conservation and health of privately owned and managed land.
Our members are apolitical and together we are taking the lead on some of the most pressing conservation issues. We work across Australia to restore endangered ecosystems, build the protected area estate, tackle invasive species, expand private conservation finance and funding and use nature-based solutions to tackle climate change.
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We acknowledge the announcement from BHP on the launch of their social value, with a healthy environment as one of 6 themes.
Importantly, it includes a 2030 goal to create nature positive outcomes by having at least 30% of the land and water BHP stewards under conservation, restoration or regenerative practices.
Global corporate leadership on halting and reversing nature loss plays an important role in achieving the rapid change required, and together with our members, we look forward to the ensuring the land conservation sector supports private enterprise to meet important conservation goals.
www.bhp.com/news/media-centre/releases/2022/06/social-value-update
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Today BHP’s Chief Legal, Governance and External Affairs Officer, Caroline Cox delivered an update on social value. Did you join us at #PLC22, wish you had, or are thinking about coming along to #PLC23?
Either way, check out this short video to be reminded of the energy and enthusiasm on show at PLC22.
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ALCA has recently made a submission to the Northern Territory Government’s Gamba Grass Weed Management Plan survey.
The submission recommends a proportional expansion of the Gamba Action Program, increased gamba awareness-raising, and annual clearance targets for Gamba Army action on public land – especially along transport corridors.
Read the full submission on our website: alca.org.au/alca-submission-to-the-northern-territory-governments-gamba-grass-weed-management-pla...
Read more about gamba grass: www.territorynrm.org.au/gamba-grass-hub
#gambagrass
Image: Strickland Rd in Adelaide River, supplied by Gamba Grass Roots
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The strategy provides a comprehensive framework to guide ALCA as we continue building a national voice for private land conservation.Great submission - thank you. Really important to have a variety of voices talking about what's needed for this 10 year plan to work.
Concerning reports from The Nature Conservancy, global arm of ALCA member The Nature Conservancy Australia, about the lack of progress at the latest round of negotiations for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.
www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/cbd-cop-shameful-progress-for-nature/
Process and ambition failures lead to shameful lack of progress for nature at UN talks
www.nature.org
For the past week, negotiators from 195 states plus the EU met in Nairobi, Kenya to agree on text for a Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Negotiators failed to progress the text which was mired in ... It is the last week of June, so your mind may have turned towards tax! At ALCA we are reflecting on how a review of conservation taxes and deductions will ensure they are fit-for-purpose to address the escalating nature and climate crises.
As recommended in the Samuel Review: “To foster private sector participation in restoration, the Commonwealth should formally investigate and consider changes to the tax code that can deliver environmental restoration.”
More information on our recommended changes to taxation on conservation landholders is available in the 2022-23 Pre-Budget Submission we made earlier this year:
alca.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/20220128-2022-23-ALCA-Pre-Budget-submission_web.pdf
We look forward to the government’s full response to the Samuel Review and to working with the government to implement changes that ensure that best outcomes for nature.
Read the Samuel Review here: epbcactreview.environment.gov.au/resources/final-report
Image: Tinderbox Reserve by M Palmer, supplied by Tasmanian Land Conservancy
It has been a busy few weeks with various private land conservation partnership announcements and budgets from several states.
Adding to the list is the Victorian Government investment of $10M to establish the Nature Fund in Victoria.
The Nature Fund will encourage collaboration and partnership, and support Victorian conservation projects that can attract co-investment from private or philanthropic groups to ensure their program success and boost outcomes for biodiversity. Details will be available later in 2022 and we look forward to opportunities for our members and their partners to improve biodiversity and conserve threatened species in Victoria.
The Nature Fund is in addition to $7.35M for 6 large-scale conservation projects and $2.8M for ALCA member Trust for Nature to support voluntary conservation covenants.
www.environment.vic.gov.au/nature-fund
www.environment.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Government is investing $10 million to establish the Nature FundContact us for more info