2.1 Canberra’s environmental community
Did you know?
You don’t need any formal training to be an environmental volunteer or advocate – you just need a passion for the environment!
The ACT community is full of dedicated, passionate people who are invested in making Canberra a more sustainable place.
We have a vibrant volunteer community committed to restoring habitat, monitoring local species, testing water quality and caring for wildlife. Environmental volunteers undertake vital activities to improve local ecosystemA biological community of interacting living and non-living things. health and increase knowledge about our environment. The immense work volunteers undertake in the ACT could not be done by government alone.
Additionally, there are many local groups working to promote sustainability and climate action in the community. By hosting community events, running workshops and creating educational resources, these groups are spreading the word on a wide range of topics from waste reduction to active travel, low carbon living, community gardening and more. Many of these groups are driving the circular economy in Canberra.
Lots of community groups also advocate for environmental causes through campaigns, petitions and public submissionsA written document in which people share their views and ideas with the government - often regarding a new law, policy, or proposal. Governments invite public submissions from the community, businesses, NGOs and other organisations to hear from a broad range of people about important issues.. When we join together, our voices have collective power. Speaking out about environmental issues draws the government’s attention to them and can result in better outcomes.
Explore the stories below to learn more about what’s happening in the Canberra environmental community. You can also find more stories and information about volunteering at ACT Environmental volunteers.
You can find a more comprehensive list of environmental and sustainability groups in Canberra by clicking the button below.