Global Green Challenge

Solar Car. Image by Flickr. ACF campaigner Gail Broadbent journeys from Alice Springs to Adelaide as part of the world's leading showcase of the latest advances in sustainable transport. more »

In addition to ACF's efforts to protect Australia’s natural environment, we have a dedicated focus on sustainable solutions for Australia’s built environment.

The most sustainable Australian city is DARWIN

Darwin is Australia's most sustainable city

Darwin is Australia's most sustainable city

Our Sustainable Cities Index presents a snapshot of the comparative performance of Australia’s 20 largest cities ranked across 15 different indicators. Darwin came out on top. more »

Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council

ASBEC Cities Report

ASBEC Cities Report

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) is the peak body of key organisations committed to a sustainable built environment in Australia.

As a founding member of ASBEC, the Australian Conservation Foundation is joined by numerous industry and professional associations, non-government organisations and government observers involved in the planning, design, delivery and operation of our built environment, and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of this sector. ASBEC provides a forum for thes more »

Investing in our clean, green transport future

Public transport for all the family. Image Stephen Edwards

Public transport for all the family. Image Stephen Edwards

The Australian Conservation Foundation has produced a report: Investing in Sustainable Transport: Our Clean, Green Transport Future in collaboration with the Rapid, Active and Affordable Transport Alliance (RAATA). more »


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National Agenda for a sustainable Australia

ACF calls for investment in public transport

Crowded Melbourne tram. Photo by Rob Meredith, flickr

Crowded Melbourne tram. Photo by Rob Meredith, flickr

In a submission to Infrastructure Australia, ACF has made a strong call for prioritising government spending towards sustainable infrastructure - public and active transport, rail freight, renewable energy, water and energy efficiency. more »

Consumption Atlas