Who we are
In April 2007, the Department of Environment and Conservation took on a range of important new responsibilities and changed its name to the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC). The NSW Government's aim was to build a broader organisation able to respond to the challenges presented by climate change and further progress reforms in the sustainable management of our land and water resources.
DECC is building on the strengths and cultures of its constituent agencies by combining knowledge, innovation, regulatory and field experience to tackle priority environmental, climate change, natural resource and cultural heritage issues for NSW. In doing so, DECC contributes towards achieving its corporate vision through:
- working towards a healthy environment cared for and enjoyed by the whole NSW community
- managing the state's natural resources, including biodiversity, soils and natural vegetation
- managing natural and cultural heritage across the state's land and waters
- acting to minimise the impacts of climate change
- promoting sustainable consumption, resource use and waste management
- regulating activities to protect the environment
- conducting biodiversity, plant, environmental and cultural heritage research to improve decision-making.
Page last updated: 22 February 2008