Public conservation management cannot fully protect the Australian environment and its diverse habitats, says Dr Michael Looker, Director of the Australia Program at The Nature Conservancy.
Currently two-thirds of Australia’s lands are privately managed, but most protection of our unique biodiversity occurs on public land.
“Over the past 20 years, private philanthropy has increasingly played an important role in nature conservation through such mechanisms as land acquisition and conservation covenants,” says Dr Looker.
“Innovative programs are required to additionally achieve conservation outcomes on private lands.”
In an Australian Academy of Science public lecture entitled Buying biodiversity - the role of philanthropy in nature conservation, Dr Looker will highlight through examples the important role of philanthropy in achieving significant and lasting outcomes for nature conservation.
Today’s lecture is part of the Academy’s 2012 public lecture series on Caring for the Australian countryside: lessons from the past and present. The series examines sustainable communities, mining, agriculture, culture and environment in country Australia.
The lecture will be web streamed live from 6 pm at www.science.org.au/livestream/
Media are welcome to attend and record the lecture.
| What: | Caring for the Australian countryside series public lecture Buying biodiversity – the role of philanthropy in nature conservation Dr Michael Looker |
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| When: | 6 pm, Tuesday 4 September 2012 |
| Where: | The Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Canberra |
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