The Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia (the Directory) was first published in 1993. The Directory was compiled with the cooperation of conservation agencies and other resource managers in ...

The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) has reached a significant milestone, delivering 20,000 gigalitres of ...

First Nations Peoples hold a deep connection to Country. They are the Traditional Custodians of the land, sky and waters of Australia. First Nations Peoples share an ancestral connection to ...

Science is leading our koala conservation efforts. We are working in consultation with the: scientific community conservation organisations First Nations people natural resource managers all levels of ...

The Safeguard Mechanism is the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at Australia’s largest industrial facilities. It sets legislated limits—known as baselines—on the greenhouse gas ...

There is international recognition that the private sector has a role to play in protecting and restoring nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework calls on all actors to help meet ...

Reliable science and environmental information are essential for the integrity and success of the Nature Repair Market. The Ecological Knowledge System (EKS) helps meet this need. It is a partnership ...

We are working to restore and protect the natural resources that underpin our economy and community. We are doing this through market based approaches and frameworks. The Nature Repair Market provides ...

Our National Heritage List recognises and protects places of importance to Australia. These places reflect our: unique landscapes First Nations cultures development as a nation. More places are ...

The way we manage waste in Australia is changing. We all throw items in the bin or recycling bin – often without a second thought. What we throw away impacts our environment and economy. Glass, ...

Australia faces major challenges to ensure a sustainable water supply for agriculture, the environment and communities in the face of climate variability, water scarcity and growing demand for water.

The Australian Government finalised the Gas Market Review and released the Review Report on 22 December 2025. The government is committed to supporting Australia’s gas resources - and the energy ...