North Queensland Conservation Council

Forty-five passionate eco-heroes came together for Clean Up Australia Day to tackle trash in their beloved patch of the Bohle, showing what’s possible when a community comes together for a common cause 💪 An impressive, and shocking, 2 tonnes of rubbish was removed 🤯 The majority of which had been illegally dumped. Special shout out to our partners who rallied the troops and championed for the Bohle: TIDY Up Townsville Group, North Queensland Conservation Council, EcoMarines Foundation, Townsville City Council and OzFish Unlimited who led the event. Dive in to see what their collective efforts removed 👉 https://lnkd.in/gtfFEDvg 📸 : Jo Hurford #CleanUpAustraliaDay #Townsville #HealthyWaterways

📺 Parents for Climate on CHANNEL 7 TV News! 🏫🌧️🔥 297 school closures already this year. Thousands of families impacted. Climate change is making it harder for kids to learn and parents to plan. Last Friday night, CHANNEL 7 TV News put the spotlight on how extreme weather - floods, bushfires, and heatwaves - is shutting down schools across Australia, leaving parents scrambling for care and kids missing out on learning. The story features Parents for Climate CEO Nic Seton and Townsville parent Chloe Watfern, who experienced first-hand the impact of school closures due to flooding. Key takeaways from the coverage: 🔹 More schools are closing than ever before due to floods, heatwaves, and bushfires - disrupting learning and making life harder for working parents. 🔹 Families are left without childcare, lost income, and no certainty when schools shut down unexpectedly. 🔹 Other countries, like the Philippines, have already adjusted school calendars to protect students from worsening heat. Should Australia follow? With an election on the horizon, this national conversation is crucial. We need policies that protect our kids’ education and give families the certainty they deserve. 📖 Read more about our call for urgent action: https://lnkd.in/gszupnwC #ParentsForClimate #SchoolClosures #ExtremeWeather #ClimateAction #ProtectWhatYouLove

Can North Queensland play a key role in the renewable energy transition while protecting and enhancing our environmental values? ☀️🌿🦘 This year, the North Queensland Conservation Council will be running a series of workshops to map our energy future, by identifying community priorities for nature protection and restoration in the renewable energy transition. You're invited to our Project Co-Design Workshop from 6pm on Wednesday 12 Feb. Register for the zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gXQRRsEJ

What a milestone! Our partner, North Queensland Conservation Council (NQCC) is celebrating 50 years! 🥳 Over this time, they’ve worked tirelessly to fulfill a simple dream: a flourishing community living in harmony with a healthy natural environment. “We’re really proud to celebrate this milestone and act as a voice for the promotion and protection of our diverse environments in North Queensland,” says current NQCC coordinator, Crystal Falknau. Listen to personal tales from those who stepped up to protect the natural places we enjoy today in “Stories of the Wild North”, a series that showcases NQCC’s unwavering commitment to safeguard the health of waters in the Townsville Dry Tropics region over the last 50 years ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Djrmxu 📸: Steven Nowakowski #Advocacy #50years #healthywaters

I am excited to share a presentation 'Changing the world through reef conversations' and a discussion with Paul Hardisty from 7:30 pm 8 October with the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland. A zoom link will be provided when you register. https://lnkd.in/gTHqGdWZ The Royal Geographical Society of Queensland (RGSQ) promotes the study and science of geography and encourages a greater understanding and enjoyment of the world around us. The Society was established in 1885 as a non-profit organisation which brings together people from all walks of life who share an interest in geography, the environment and community The mission of the society is to promote and advance our knowledge and the science of geography, with a view to building a better world and to encourage a greater understanding and enjoyment of the world around us. TropWATER: JCU's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research James Cook University Healthy Waters Partnership for the Dry Tropics Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Australian Citizen Science Association MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art

Tomorrow night's Green Drinks features the Healthy Waters Partnership for the Dry Tropics, who bring science, conservation and community together to monitor and improve the condition of Townsville's waterways. 💦 For more info and to RSVP visit https://lnkd.in/geQaRv_m

How do we make our energy system better for our climate, more reliable in poor conditions AND more equitable for households and communities? ❓❓❓ These are some of the questions posed at recent stakeholder forums hosted by Energy Queensland following the announcement of Local Renewable Energy Zone pilot projects in Caloundra and Townsville. ⚡⚡ North Queensland Conservation Council has provided input to achieve great outcomes for our climate and community, alongside organisations such as the Queensland Community Alliance, North Townsville Community Hub Inc., First Nations Clean Energy Network, Yumba Meta and Totally Renewable Magnetic. Visit our blog for more info and watch this space for future announcements! https://lnkd.in/gwuCGbWq