Roads shape the landscapes we live in, but their effects on wildlife are often far more complex than they first appear. Birds, in particular, are often assumed to be less affected by roads because they can fly – yet research shows roads can influence movement, habitat use, noise exposure, mortality Read more
What does global climate leadership look like when it’s grounded in Country, culture and community? Join us for our March Gecko Talk with Mara Bún, fresh from the road to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon. Drawing on her work with the Australian Ethical Foundation and Read more
Gecko Environment Council is pleased to announce our Gecko Talk for May will be ‘Biophilia…more marketing spin or the key to making a beautiful and liveable city? This is a presentation by Philip Follent, Follent Architecture. Philip Follent is a former Queensland Government Architect, former head of the Abedian School Read more
Join Gecko Environment Council and Linda Nordin of SMEC on a talk about the circular economy and what it might look like on the Gold Coast and beyond. Have you heard of the Circular Economy but not quite sure what it means? Wonder what it would look like to design Read more
At the August Gecko Talk, Robbie Porter from OzFish delivered a passionate talk on the forgotten shellfish reefs of Queensland to over 50 community members, including divers, fishers, water lovers, and curious listeners. He walked us through some of the many projects OzFish is involved in, including riparian restoration, safe Read more
Homes for all – Save our iconic wildlife Join us for conversations about protecting native forests and wildlife in the SEQ Regional Plan update 2023. The draft plan update for our region is out and the clock is ticking down to be a voice for our environment. We recognise that Read more