Environmental science
Strategy
Shaping our future: Geoscience Australia strategy 2026–2036
The strategy charts how applied geoscience will help Australia navigate complex national challenges and create benefits for generations to come. It outlines how integrated geoscience insights will be delivered across five key focus areas: resource potential; positioning and navigation services; earth analysis; national land, marine and coastal mapping; and hazards and impacts.
Report
Voluntary carbon markets: potential, pitfalls, and the path forward
Scientific principles and transparency must lead the conversation about what 'counts' for carbon credits to build confidence in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). This report outlines a roadmap for the VCM to overcome recent criticism and rebuild trust through science by supporting projects that deliver real emissions reductions, as well as redistribute finance and meaningful...
Report
NSW biodiversity outlook report 2024
Biodiversity is facing a number of pressures, including climate change, habitat loss and invasive species. These pressures are causing a decline in biodiversity in New South Wales This report provides results of the status and trends of biodiversity since the Biodiversity Indicator Program's first assessment in 2020. It includes updated results of previously reported biodiversity...
Report
Our land 2024
This report explores the current state of New Zealand's natural assets and infrastructure, the benefits they provide, and how they've been placed under pressure.
Working paper
Rethinking education in the context of climate change: leverage points for transformative change
This paper explores ways to rethink educational approaches in the context of climate change, focusing primarily on school education.