Climate change

Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the NSW Government’s response, and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.

Murrumbidgee River from bridge in Balranald town at sunrise
We have a critical role in protecting the environment from the threat of climate change and in supporting the NSW Government’s net zero commitments.
Dunns Swamp, upper Cudgegong River NSW at sunset
Learn how the NSW Government is responding to climate change in the context of Australian and international action and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.
EPA officers sampling water from a river
Discover our initiatives and commitments for addressing climate change.
Dust storm blowing over the paddocks between Wagga Wagga and Temora, NSW
Learn about the causes and consequences of climate change, the NSW Government's response, and how the EPA is strengthening its approaches.
Erosion along Collaroy Beach, NSW
Explore climate change resources from Australia, the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Power poles, Ropes Creek Corridor, Sydney
Firming infrastructure facilities generate electricity and can supply it to the market when demand is high or renewable energy is not meeting demand.