What Biodiversity Council does

The Biodiversity Council is an independent, Australian-registered not-for-profit charity founded in 2022 by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to the country's biodiversity crisis. It is headquartered at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Science (SAFES Building 122) in Parkville, Victoria, with a 22-person team led by a recently appointed CEO recruited from research publishing. The organization works across communities, Traditional Owners, farmers, government, and industry, and is governed by a cohort of named professors including Brendan Wintle, Sarah Bekessy, and John Thwaites who provide academic leadership and public commentary.

Its core 'products' are knowledge and advocacy outputs rather than commercial offerings: original research reports (notably 'Cracking the code: Using nature data to understand the impact of the ASX200'), formal submissions to government consultations such as the National Environmental Standard for Environmental Offsets, news and media content, a newsletter, webinars, and a Take Action community engagement platform. Distribution is direct to stakeholders via a website, email, and social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and Bluesky. Underlying technology is essentially publishing and policy-advocacy infrastructure; no proprietary software platform, APIs, or AI/ML components are disclosed.

The Biodiversity Council does not sell products or services. It is funded entirely through donations and contributions from its 11 university partners and a coalition of charitable foundations including The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust, and individual donor Angela Whitbread. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (registration d1778925-ed23-f011-8c4d-002248112833), and is governed independently with no parent company, subsidiaries, or external equity investment. Revenue, budget, and headcount compensation data are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Biodiversity Council

Legal name

Biodiversity Council

Website

https://biodiversitycouncil.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Biodiversity Council is an Australian not-for-profit charity founded in 2022 by 11 universities to deliver evidence-based research, policy submissions, and public advocacy addressing Australia's biodiversity crisis, serving government, communities, Traditional Owners, farmers, and industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Advocacy and Conservation Research

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB), Nature, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Conservation (BPADALAE), Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Environmental Conservation & Sustainability Volunteering (EDAIAGAB), Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Biodiversity conservation
• Environmental research
• Policy advocacy
• Conservation nonprofit
• Nature policy submissions

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Funding: The Biodiversity Council is a registered Australian not-for-profit charity that funds its operations through donations and contributions from donors and partners. All work is funded through generous contributions from donors and partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Biodiversity Council is an independent, not-for-profit expert group founded by 11 Australian universities that produces evidence-based biodiversity research, policy submissions, news, and educational resources, and runs community engagement and take-action campaigns aimed at addressing Australia's biodiversity crisis. It does not sell products or services; its work is freely distributed and funded through charitable donations.

Product overview

The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia's biodiversity crisis. The organization operates as a not-for-profit charity offering a portfolio of knowledge products including research reports on nature-related financial impacts (such as the ASX200 nature impacts analysis), policy submissions to government consultations, news and media resources, newsletter subscriptions, and community action tools. These offerings are designed to inform public policy, engage communities, and drive evidence-based conservation action rather than representing a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research Reports and Publications Evidence-based research reports analysing biodiversity impacts, including sector-specific analyses of ASX200 companies' nature-related risks and dependencies (e.g., "Cracking the code: Using nature data to understand the impact of the ASX200" and its appendices).
• Policy Submissions Formal submissions to government consultations on environmental standards, offsets, and budget priorities for biodiversity conservation.
• News and Media Resources Current news stories, analysis, and commentary on Australian biodiversity issues, federal budget impacts on nature, and environmental policy developments.
• Newsletter Subscription Email newsletter delivering biodiversity science news, policy updates, and upcoming event information to subscribers.
• Take Action Platform Resources and guidance enabling community members to participate in biodiversity protection efforts through various engagement channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of Australians believe more action is needed to protect the natural environment, with 58% saying 'a lot more' or 'a great deal more' action required (from Monash University surveys conducted for the Biodiversity Council)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 11 Australian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Biodiversity Council was founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia's biodiversity crisis. The universities provide institutional support and academic expertise.
• University of MelbournecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution providing physical office space and institutional support. Located at Faculty of Science, SAFES building.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biodivcouncil
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@biodiversitycouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/biodiversitycouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biodiversity-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/biodiversitycouncil

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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