The Conservation Council is the peak non-government environment organisation for the Canberra Region, and has been the community's voice for the environment in the Canberra region since 1979.

We represent the interests of community conservation organisations in the region as well as the broader environmental interests of all the citizens of the ACT.

Our mission is to achieve the highest quality environment for the Canberra region.

The Conservation Council is active in a number of campaign areas including biodiversity protection, urban development and action on climate change.