The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (the Ramsar Convention) was signed in Ramsar, Iran on 2 February 1971. The Ramsar Convention aims to halt the worldwide loss of wetlands and to ...

The Australian Government is working closely with international partners to advance practical action on climate change and build new clean energy industries. We are cooperating to: deepen ...

The new SPRAT beta website includes improved search, navigation and accessibility. Explore information on species and ecological communities protected under the EPBC Act. Australia is home to between ...

The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Method Tracker shows the status of ACCU scheme methods at different stages of the method lifecycle. All methods are subject to review by the Emissions ...

Round 9 (2026–27) of the Australian Heritage Grants program is due to open in late 2026. Visit GrantConnect for the Forecast Grant Opportunity and to register for updates when the round opens. The ...

The new SPRAT beta website includes improved search, navigation and accessibility. Explore information on species and ecological communities protected under the EPBC Act. Species of National ...

We are increasing Australia’s capacity to adapt to the climate crisis. Adapting to climate change means adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects. We are working to adapt at the ...

Subject to water accounting adjustments. Slight discrepancies may exist due to rounding. Allocations of water against entitlements held in regulated systems are made periodically and will depend on ...

the biodiversity integrity standards defined in the Nature Repair Act 2023 requirements in the Biodiversity Assessment Instrument. This ensures methods are evidence-based and informed by science.

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, ...

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 ...

Many homes in Australia were built before building energy standards were introduced, which has resulted in millions of homes wasting too much energy. Residential buildings are responsible for around ...