Australia's Living Legacy
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wild magic of Australia’s wildlife and wild places, and the vital impact of protecting them for our planet.
Discover the impact our partners are making for conservation around the world.
Our Partners in Australia
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Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) protects more than 17 million acres across Australia—from outback deserts to grasslands, eucalypt forests, and tropical savanna woodlands. Science drives everything we do.
Working in partnership with First Nations communities, governments, and pastoralists, our field teams:
- Control invasive species and weeds
- Restore natural fire regimes
- Monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health
AWC also leads the largest rewilding program in Australia. To date, we have reintroduced 20 mammal species once locally extinct—restoring balance, preventing further extinctions, and helping ecosystems thrive.
As our climate changes, the need to think beyond borders is more apparent than ever. The challenges we face must be met with global collaboration and bold ambitions, like those captured in the 30 by 30 commitment.
Australia is in a unique position to further this commitment and other nature-based solutions thanks to its enormous array of unique plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world. The sheer scale of Australia’s landscapes offers a significant opportunity, however the window to secure these special places is closing fast with Australia boasting one of the highest deforestation rates in the world and over 1,900 species threatened or at risk of extinction.
This is where Bush Heritage Australia steps in. From a few hundred hectares, we have grown into a national leader and one of only a few non-government organisations in Australia actively managing landscapes for all species. We protect millions of acres through Bush Heritage owned reserves, and partnerships with Traditional Custodians and agricultural landholders.
We recognise that species need to move through the landscape in habitats that can support them and provide refuge from the impacts of climate change. To do this, we buy and manage land in areas of high conservation value that are home to nationally significant ecosystems. Our reserves are strategically chosen based on our capacity to protect them in the face of emerging threats, and the degree to which similar ecosystems are already protected in Australia’s National Reserve System.
In the US, Bush Heritage partners with Friends of the Australian Bush Heritage Fund (FOABHF), a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, to facilitate support from generous US-based supporters. FOABHF supports us with an on-ground team who keep our US supporters connected with the impact that Bush Heritage is driving in Australia.
Friends of the Australian Bush Heritage Fund (FOABHF) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Bush Heritage Australia to facilitate support from donors in the United States.
FOABHF maintains an on-the-ground team that keeps US supporters connected to the impact Bush Heritage is driving in Australia—helping protect high-value landscapes through land acquisition, partnerships with Traditional Custodians, and science-led conservation.
The Karrkad Kanjdji Trust (KKT) was founded in 2010 by Traditional Owners of the Warddeken and Djelk Indigenous Protected Areas, with a bold vision: to ensure their Country, culture, and communities remain strong for generations to come.
Today, KKT is a shared resource for eight First Nations community-controlled organisations whose work stretches across more than 50,000 square kilometres (19,300 square miles) of West and Central Arnhem Land: one of the largest Indigenous estates in Australia.
Here, First Nations peoples lead some of the world’s most important conservation work — from caring for fire and biodiversity, to protecting threatened species, strengthening Indigenous languages, and passing on knowledge through bi-cultural education.
KKT's role is to connect our partners' work with the power of philanthropy. By doing so, we help unlock new possibilities: sustainable on-Country jobs, long-term conservation, and the preservation of ancient cultures that hold wisdom for us all.
This reflects a holistic approach to conservation. Caring for Country cannot be separated from caring for people and culture — each strengthens the other. With the support of donors, these interconnected efforts are creating a future where Indigenous leadership, healthy landscapes, and thriving communities walk hand in hand.
Founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio and combining more than 35 years of conservation impact, Re:wild is a force multiplier that brings together Indigenous peoples, local communities, influential leaders, NGOs, governments, companies, and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need.
WildArk is a registered not-for-profit with a mission to support, scale, and promote initiatives that educate, empower, and inspire humanity to conserve, protect, restore, and rewild ecosystems, natural resources, wildlife, and wild places.
We work in partnership with NGOs, First Nations peoples, scientists, local communities, governments, and businesses to protect biodiversity at scale.
Meet Tiahni Adamson
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Into the Wild
Guests experienced, tasted, and connected with the sights, sounds, and stories of Australia’s wild places through art, music, food, and conversation.
Experience
Australia’s wild came alive through multimedia, live painting, and immersive soundscapes.
Delight
Guests enjoyed plant-based bites and 100% vegan wines from Yalumba, a vineyard dedicated to biodiversity.
Discover
Attendees learned from partners protecting and restoring wild places, wildlife, and communities in Australia.
Engage
The evening was guided by Tiahni Jade Adamson, conservation biologist, Indigenous advocate, and Young Australian of the Year 2024.
Featured Creatives
From immersive soundscapes and live painting to multimedia storytelling and synesthetic visuals, our creatives brought Australia’s wildlife, wild places, and conservation stories to life in an unforgettable celebration.
Andy Thomas
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Bowerbird Collective
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Sarah Kraning
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Our Sponsors
American Australian Association – Our venue for the evening and the largest privately funded non-profit fostering ties across the Pacific for 76 years, connecting cultures, guiding people, and creating opportunities for a diverse network of trailblazers.
Australian Ethical Foundation – An Australian company offering ethical investments, superannuation, and managed funds that prioritize both financial returns and positive societal and environmental impact, guided by a rigorous ethical charter. Every year, AEF donates 10% of profits (after tax and before bonus) to unearth and fund high impact organizations driving solutions addressing climate change and nature protection and restoration.
BITE New York - BITE is a boutique, NYC-based catering and events company, owned and directed by Michelin and NYTimes-starred chef Scott Skey. BITE brings a contemporary culinary sensibility to the events arena, celebrating quality ingredients and creative compositions alongside comfortable and charismatic service. We're proud to present tonight's entirely vegan menu with an acknowledgement that meat production significantly contributes to the release of greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.
Wildly – A 100% vegan sparkling wine made from certified organic grapes, crafted with wild fermentation and minimal intervention. Grown in South Australia’s ideal climate and soils, Wildly captures vibrant fruit, crisp acidity, and exceptional balance.
Yalumba – A pioneering South Australian winery committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and minimal-intervention winemaking. All their wines have been 100% vegan since 2012, crafted with wild fermentation and certified organic grapes to showcase the natural character of their vineyards.