This policy insights paper highlights how better integration of local knowledge and participation can improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The research – focusing on three Local Government Areas in New South Wales – outlines how strengthening community engagement can lead to more coordinated and resilient disaster management across the state.

Tourism represents about 5% of Australia's carbon emissions. This innovative program that started in the Blue Mountains has helped 80 local businesses lower their carbon emissions by up to 15%.

This draft District Plan sets out aspirations and proposals for Greater Sydney’s West District, which includes the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury local government areas. It has been developed by the Greater Sydney Commission.

This paper summarises the literature on planning approaches to protected areas generally, concentrating upon the interface between urban areas and projected areas while looking to apply this literature to natural world heritage areas.