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Respond, Protect, Restore, PreventA Framework for Bushfire Recovery and Resilience
Tim Cronin, WWF‐Australia
WWF’s Global Goals
WWF‐Australia’s National Strategy
WWF‐Australia’s Bushfire Response
WWF’s Global Goals
WWF’s National Strategy
WWF’s Bushfire Response
1. Wildlife Response
Resource nationwide wildlife response
Quantify and report on wildlife fatalities
Advise Government on immediate needs
Rapid species assessments
2. Protection & Restoration
Ensure unburnt habitat is protected
De‐bunk misinformation
Restore critical habitat and connectivity
Promote species adaptation and resilience
3. Future‐proofing
Reform biodiversity laws
Promote Traditional Ecological Knowledge for fire prevention
Strengthen climate policy
WWF‐Australia has established an Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund, with an immediate goal of AU$30 million. This Fund will support:
RESPOND
1. Wildlife Response
Resource nationwide wildlife response
AU$2+ million mobilised so far
Wildlife rescue partnerships established in all fire‐affected states
National small grants program to support vets caring for wildlife
Report on wildlife fatalities
Conservative estimate of 1.25 billion animals. Report planned post‐fires
Advise Government on immediate needs
10 Point Plan for Wildlife and Landscape Recovery developed for Commonwealth and all States
Rapid species assessments
Carried out in key fire‐affected landscapes in Queensland and NSW. Planned for Vic. Test and scale.
2. Protection & Restoration
Ensure unburnt habitat is protected
Hold the line on tree clearing laws
Expand Protected Area estate
Immediate cessation of native forest logging in all fire‐affected landscapes
De‐bunk misinformation
Science‐based policy for hazard reduction burning
Oppose thinning or grazing in Protected Areas
Restore critical habitat and connectivity
Finance to restore 10 million hectares
WWF to fund at least one key area within all fire landscapes and involving all forest types
Promote species adaptation and resilience
Trial innovative solutions for fire preparedness and climate adaptation for priority species and landscapes
PROTECT & RESTORE
3. Future‐Proofing
Reform biodiversity laws
Ensure risk and impact of fires is factored into EPBC Act reform
Rally major public response to consultation
Promote Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) for fire prevention
Peer‐to‐peer exchange between indigenous rangers and RFS
Integrate TEK with modern science for new approaches to fire management
Strengthen climate policy
New campaign to be launched in April, to position Australia as a renewal energy powerhouse
PREVENT
Thank You