Heritage criteria, thresholds, and statutory listings are devices for identifying and protecting - places we wish to keep. They are the primary means by which the heritage values of such places are ...

The guidelines raise awareness of the impacts of artificial light on wildlife. They can help you protect Australia’s threatened wildlife. The guidelines include: a framework for how to assess and ...

The Spotted-tailed Quoll Dasyurus maculatus is a distinctive marsupial carnivore endemic to eastern Australia, where it is widely distributed from north-eastern Queensland to Tasmania. Three separate ...

Keep up with the latest news on the department's work in managing Australia's water resources.

The National Environmental Science Program (NESP) combines science and Traditional knowledge. This helps us care for Australia's environment. Scientists partner with Traditional Owners, government, ...

Environment Protection Australia (EPA) will administer Australia’s environmental protection laws. These laws are to better protect nature, while supporting sustainable development. This will include ...

The Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory reports on the latest greenhouse gas emissions. Total emissions were 434.9 Mt CO 2-e, down 0.5% Changes across the sectors were: ...

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders and is the largest coral reef on Earth. It is an Australian icon. The Reef is facing significant threats, including from climate change, ...

In 2018 Australia established the ambitious 2025 National Packaging Targets. The Targets create a new sustainable pathway for the way we manage packaging in Australia. The 4 targets to be achieved by ...

Artificial light helps humans work, play and travel safely at night. However, artificial lighting that is inappropriate, excessive or poorly designed spreads into unwanted places. This is known as ...

The National Circular Economy Framework is our blueprint for Australia’s circular economy transition. The framework defines a circular economy for Australia and outlines its benefits. The framework ...

We encourage the inclusion of First Nations expert knowledge and consideration of culturally significant information where appropriate when preparing a nomination. Advice on information sharing and ...