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Don't allow our precious native forests to burn for electricity
 Japanese paper giant, Nippon Paper has a proposal to build a power station at the Eden Chip Mill that will be fueled by NSW's South East precious native forests. They're even branding it as 'green energy'. Already the Eden Chip Mill destroys thousands of trees from the South-East forests to be chipped and shipped to Japan where it is pulped into paper. Now they want to burn the native forest 'waste' to generate electricity. The last known colony of koalas in the far South Coast lives in these forests. These forests also store a vast amount of carbon in its biomass and soils that will be released if it is logged, contributing to climate change. A decision on whether to approve the forest furnace will be made by the NSW government in the near future. Click here to help save the South East Forests from the furnace. Dive in and enjoy our amazing shark awareness raising adventure
 You can help increase awareness about the plight of our sharks by interacting with them off the coast of southern Africa and supporting the Nature Conservation Council’s vital conservation work in Australia.The Shark Swim Challenge is a unique opportunity for using your talent in a hands-on campaign inspiring your friends, family, colleagues and wider community while much-neede funds for shark and marine conservation. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a real difference. Find out more at www.sharkswimchallenge.com.au or call Tristanne at Inspired Adventures on (02) 9262 9880. First round registrations close Friday 12 February. Make a donation and help one of our Shark Swim Challenge participants realise their dream: After Copenhagen: Campaigning for a safe climate in 2010
 5.30pm-7.30pm, Monday 22 FebruaryNCC Office, Level 2, 301 Kent Street Sydney This is an event for members of NCC member groups RSVP by Thursday 18 February by calling Max Phillips on 02 9279 2466 or email: mphillips@nccnsw.org.au Disappointed by the political fall out from Copenhagen but still determined more than ever for real climate action by government, business and the community? Nature Conservation Council member groups are invited to join our Executive Director, Cate, and Climate Campaigner, Max, for an informal meeting on what really did happen at Copenhagen and an interactive discussion on where to from here. We'll be discussing some of our exciting ideas for reigniting the passion in the movement, achieving a real impact on greenhouse gas reductions and firmly establishing climate change at the top of election agendas. We'd love to hear your thoughts and talk more about we can work together on a successful climate campaign approach for 2010. Space is limited. Please RVP by Thursday 18 February by calling Max Phillips on (02) 9279 2466 or email: mphillips@nccnsw.org.au Federal politicians spooked by call for greater action on biodiversity
 Forty environment groups from across Australia have called for the Australian Government to act decisively to protect biodiversity in 2010, the United Nations International Year of Biodiversity, and endorse the Boobook Declaration.The groups, representing hundreds of thousands of Australians, want the Government to triple biodiversity investment to $9 billion over three years for on-ground work, stewardship payments, water buy-back, protected area extension and management, research, education and training. A Greens motion supporting Boobook Declaration was introduced in Federal Parliament earlier this week, but disappointingly both Labor and the Coalition voted against it. The environment groups will continue their calls for government investment in protecting and managing biodiversity. Read more ... Have your spotted a kangaroo, owl or wombat recently? NSW residents have been asked to map sightings of wildlife in an online survey which will assist scientists to learn more about the habitats of native species.The online survey follows data gathered in a 2006 postal survey to locate animals in areas where they have not been identified before. The data will inform efforts to meet NSW State Plan targets of an increase in the recovery of threatened species, populations and ecological communities and a reduction in the impact of invasive species by 2015. You can take the online survey here . It should take about 20 minutes. Read more ... A sustainable world: can you make it happen?
 The Centre for Sustainability Leadership works towards creating a new generation of sustainability leaders in every sector of society.To achieve this, the Centre will run a scholarship-based program combining leadership skills with sustainability – the Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program - in 2010. The program runs for seven months from April to November in Sydney and Melbourne. It equips participants with the skills, knowledge, and networks to drive real sustainability initiatives. Additionally, the program involves weekly training evenings, residential retreats, project work and a mentorship program. Scholarship places are available. For more informtion see www.csl.org.au. International applications close 3 February 2010 and Australian applications 28 February 2010. An information night will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 17 February at Institute of Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Ultimo. Read more ... Turn passion into action in 2010 with the World of Difference program
 The World of Difference program enables people with passion, drive and determination to become a ‘living donor’ and dedicate themselves to community organisations such as the Nature Conservation Council.The Vodafone Foundation Australia are giving five Australians the opportunity to work for the charity of their choice for one year. The Foundation will pay your annual salary (up to $50,000) so you can use your skills and talent helping us protect and enhance NSW's environment.
Find out more about the program here .
If you like to discuss how you could make a difference at our organisation call (02) 9279 2466 or email: ncc@nccnsw.org.au To apply, complete the online application form describing how you will make a world of difference for the Nature Conservation Council. Submit your application of between 500 to max 2000 words before Wednesday 17 Feb 2010. Short listed applicants will be selected and contacted before the Friday 26 Feb. Read more ... Member Group News: Help save a marine sea turtle
 The Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia is calling for donations to support the Cairns TurtleRehabilitation Centre in their project to develop water holding facilities for the rehabilitation of turtles.
The Society's Scientific Advisor, Dr Jennie Gilbert (pictured above), has asked for assistance in providing two new tanks to rehabilitate a number of sea turtles that have been rescued recently. The turtle rehabilitation centre is the only one north of Townsville and is very much in demand for rehabilitation of turtles, particularly turtles coming into care from Cape York. Some of these turtles may be in care for 6 to 12 months depending on the nature of their injury or disease. The fundraising target for the two new tanks is $3400. You can donate by calling 02 9556 1537 with your credit card details or donate online. All donations are tax deductible. Photo courtesy cairns.com.au Member Group News: Immerse yourself in a River Red Gum charity auction
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Only a few places left for the Shark Swim Challenge
 Experience the thrill of a unique adventure in southern Africa that will test your mental strength and push the boundaries of your comfort zone. Join us on an extreme adventure, the Shark Swim Challenge, where you'll snorkel with Whale Sharks, cage dive with Great Whites and have the special opportunity to witness one of the most awe-inspiring sights off the coast of southern Africa - the breaching of Great White Sharks. Registrations have been heating up over summer so don't miss this unique opportunity for the challenge of a lifetime while raising much needed funds for the Nature Conservation Council's Australian marine conservation work. Click here for details.  Join @naturensw's more than 930 followers
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