The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling for nominations for members of a new advisory group, ensuring community and environmental advocates can provide advice on climate change action.

The EPA’s new Climate Change Community and Environment Advisory Group (CCCEAG) is the third of its kind, complementing statutory advisory groups already established for the mining and agriculture sectors. 

NSW EPA Executive Director Policy and Strategy, Nancy Chang said hearing from community and advocates is a vital part of our work as we design and implement policy and regulatory actions to prevent, mitigate and respond to climate change. 

“For this new advisory group, we’re seeking members who represent environmental and conservation groups, as well as community members, climate change experts and Aboriginal knowledge holders,” Ms Chang said.