Should nature have rights?

After decades in the legal wilderness, the concept of rights for nature has re-emerged stronger than ever. Is it finally time to give Mother Earth her day in court?

Africa rising

Wake up to the low rumblings of territorial lions and get in touch with your inner wilderness. At the northernmost tip of Kruger National Park in South Africa, every inch of space is alive and remarkably untamed.

Species Conservation Manager - World Wildlife Fund

Make a world of difference and help conserve the Southwest Australian Ecoregion. Design and implement conservation projects and interventions utilising a broad and deep skills set to engage stakeholders and contribute to WWF-Australia’s broader biodiversity related fundraising strategies.

Location: Perth, WA.
Salary: TBC
Applications close: No close date.
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Talking penguins at Phillip Island

Conservation biologist Rebecca Overeem gives us the low-down on little penguins at Phillip Island.

Earth now in overdraft

Yesterday, 27 September, was Earth Overshoot Day 2011; the day the Earth reached a level of resource demand that exceeds what nature can sustainably support for this year.

Communications Adviser - Australian Conservation Foundation

• Are you passionate about inspiring Australians to create a more sustainable future?
• Are you an exceptional communicator with demonstrated success in delivering media and public relations strategies?
• Do you thrive on collaboration and innovation to influence change?

The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is seeking a skilled communications professional with strong experience working with the media. You will have a flair for developing effective and creative public communication strategies that excel in a competitive environment. Your ability to access a range of media channels to influence people to take action will be integral to this role.

Location: This temporary position is based in ACF’s Melbourne office in the award-winning 60L Green Building.
Salary: Level 5.
Applications close: Monday 10 October, 2011.
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The last wild island

Ancient jungles host rare animals, headhunting remnants and grassroots conservation programs on tropical Tetepare Island, a true lost world of the South Pacific.

Can you make a better ad than this?

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has launched a new short film competition - Life. Nature. You. Make the Connection - encouraging budding and established filmmakers to create a short film that shows the connection between people and nature.

Instant Expert: Ocean acidification

A wave of devastation for marine life.

Save the Kimberly - enjoy John Butler & Mama Kin

John Butler and Mama Kin on the Hudson River, singing 'Losing You' and revelling in a twilight New York moment. Download the studio version on iTunes to help raise funds to Save The Kimberly.