Our climate change policy and action plan
We have a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in delivering actions that will support NSW to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Air
Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. We strive to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution. Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing. We strive to keep our air clean by measuring air quality, setting standards, regulating industries, and community reporting of air pollution. Breathing clean air is essential for health and wellbeing.
Plastics
Plastic packaging and single-use plastic items make up 60% of all litter in NSW. These items take thousands of years to decompose and in the process, they are causing great harm to our natural environment and wildlife.