I'm concerned about a local environment issue. What can I do?
How can I find out if a group is already working on the issue I'm concerned about?
Can you help me with advice on recycling in my area?
How can I help stop the Tasmanian pulp mill proposed by Gunns?
Where can I find information on Antarctica for my assignment?
Where can I find more information on mining?
How can I get involved in the work to stop nuclear waste dumps and uranium mining in Australia?
I have an assignment on animal rights. Where can I find useful information?
I'm concerned about a local environment issue. What can I do?
It's great that you are taking action on your concern.
If you are aware of an existing group that is working on the issue you are concerned about, we encourage you to contact them. Get involved with their campaign and tell your friends and family about it. To find out if someone is already taking action on the issue you are concerned about, conduct an internet search and contact the peak conservation group in your area. See below for a list of peak environment groups in Australia and the Pacific.
For information on how to tackle a local issue, we recommend the resources listed below.
- Visit the Take Action section of our website for information on how to lobby your local politician and put pressure on big business.
- Find out how to start your own community group on our website here.
- Visit the Campaign Strategy website for some fantastic campaigning guidelines and tips. This site was developed by a former Greenpeace staff member.
- Contact the Change Agency to access resources and training on effective community action.
- If you are in Australia, contact the Environmental Defender’s Office to seek legal advice.
How can I find out if a group is already working on the issue I’m concerned about?
Start by doing an internet search. You may also like to contact the peak conservation group in your area. Peak conservation groups in Australia and the Pacific are listed below.
Australia:
- Conservation Council of South Australia
- Conservation Council of the South East Region and Canberra
- Environment Victoria
- Nature Conservation Council of NSW
- North Queensland Conservation Council
- Queensland Conservation Council
- The Environment Centre of Northern Territory
- Environment Tasmania
- Conservation Council of Western Australia
- Australian Conservation Foundation
- The Wilderness Society
- Friends of the Earth
- WWF
Pacific:
- WWF
- International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
- Birdlife International
- Secretariat of the Pacific Community
- Foundation for the People of the South Pacific International
- South Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission
- The Nature Conservancy
- Live and Learn Environment Education
- Wildlife Conservation Society
- International Fund for Animal Welfare
- The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
- Conservation International
Can you help me with advice on recycling in my area?
For advice on what can be recycled in your area, from garden waste to cars, mobile phones and printer cartridges, see the Planet Ark Recycling Page.
How can I help stop the Gunns pulp mill in Tasmania?
The Wilderness Society is leading the work to stop the development of this pulp mill and protect Tasmania's precious old growth forests. We encourage you to visit their website and spread the word about their important work.
Where can I find information on Antarctica for my assignment?
Visit the The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition website.
Where can I find more information on mining?
Visit the Mineral Policy Institute website.
How can I get involved in the work to stop nuclear waste dumps and uranium mining in Australia?
Get in touch with the organisations working to keep Australia nuclear-free. These include:
- Friends of the Earth
- Australian Conservation Foundation
- Northern Territory Environment Centre
- Arid Lands Environment Centre
I have an assignment on animal rights. Where can I find useful information?
Organisations that campaign on animal rights include:
