The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) stands for ecological sustainability. We get to the heart of environmental problems by tackling the underlying social and economic causes. We work across society to influence urgent, transformative action to deliver lasting change on the scale required to secure a sustainable environment. We bring people together to champion the true value of our environment and its critical role in sustaining all other systems and in achieving human wellbeing.
Our history
The story of the Australian Conservation Foundation is one of vision, commitment and achievement. It is a remarkable history of people and place and bears witness to an environment organisation that is a driving force for change in Australia.
Our success stories
ACF has been part of many great conservation successes. For almost five decades, the ACF community has taken positive steps toward the permanent protection of Australia’s most special places.
Governance
For almost half a century, ACF has been a strong voice for the environment promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships.
Business partners
ACF's partnerships with various Australian businesses and community organisations who support our work and with whom we collaborate to promote and deliver a more sustainable Australia.
Business supporters
ACF’s business supporters make a crucial contribution to our work by providing generous donations and pro bono services.