What we do
Proudly independent, non-partisan, and member driven, we unite and represent organisations caring for nature on private and non-government land.
As their peak body, we champion enduring and effective land stewardship in policy, funding and public discourse, break down barriers to investment and participation, and align efforts across sectors to drive real outcomes for nature and people.
9.3%
ALCA members collectively influence better biodiversity outcomes across 9.3% of Australia
1000+
ALCA members employ more than 1000 people
$400M+
ALCA members generate over $400M in revenue to help protect, steward and restore nature
What our members SAY
“The immense value of ALCA is in being able to take strong advocacy positions, and supporting members to have those critical conversations independently.
The clarity and cut through they bring in representing the voice of the sector serves the entire conservation community."
— Corinne Proske, CEO, Trust for Nature
ALCA 2030 strategy
A future where nature and people thrive
Our 2030 strategy is our roadmap for transforming how Australia protects, stewards and restores nature in this defining decade for people and planet.
It reflects ALCA’s organisational evolution and the growth of our sector. It translates our vision into practical 2028 objectives, helping embed nature as critical economic infrastructure and driving the systems-level change needed to reverse nature loss, build climate resilience, and support resilient .
FEATURE EVENT
Conservation Finance Intensive: Leveraging Climate for Nature Finance
May 26, 2026
The 2026 Conservation Finance Intensive is coming to Melbourne and is all about unlocking credible, investible nature outcomes by leveraging climate disclosure, standards and finance. We're partnering with the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) to deliver the Intensive as a formal side event of the RIAA Conference.
FEATURED PROJECTS
