Who we are
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
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Accelerating our shift to net zero and a sustainable future for NSW.
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Protecting and conserving our environment and heritage for a thriving and sustainable NSW.
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Leading the NSW water sector in the strategic management of water to support environments, economies and communities.
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Managing the NSW’s national park estate and connecting people to nature.
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NSW Environment Protection Authority
Guiding NSW towards a sustainable future by protecting our environment.
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EnergyCo
Leading the design, coordination and delivery of NSW Renewable Energy Zones and priority transmission infrastructure.
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NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust
Working with landholders to protect our most at risk habitats and species.
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Air Quality
Monitoring and analysing data, reports and research on air quality and air pollution across NSW.
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AdaptNSW
Helping NSW households, communities, businesses and government to understand and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Related portfolio websites
- Asbestos NSW
- Blue Plaques NSW
- Dams Safety NSW
- EPA Don't be a Tosser campaign
- EPA State of the Environment
- GreenPower
- Koala Country
- Lead Smart Broken Hill
- Lord Howe Island Board
- Love Food Hate Waste program
- Manly Hydraulics Laboratory
- Natural Resources Access Regulator
- Natural Resources Commission
- NABERS
- Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) portal
- Visit Jenolan Caves
Contact us
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
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Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Locked Bag 5022 Parramatta NSW 2124 | 4 Parramatta Square 12 Darcy Street Parramatta NSW 2150 |