For state and local government
Local government
Toolkits and resources
Toolkits and resources to help local councils achieve impressive environmental results.
What's new for government
Key NSW government environment initiatives and policies
The NSW government is committed to environmental sustainability and OEH has developed and implemented an extensive range of policies and programs to progress towards this. These include:
Government links
Page last updated: 28 September 2012
Environmental legislation
OEH's responsibilities and powers under NSW environmental legislation.
Noise guide for local government
Practical help to council officers in the day-to-day management of local noise problems.
Climate change impacts on biodiversity
The NSW Government has developed the NSW Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation framework to help the state's public sector agencies identify ways to tackle climate change and its impact on biodiversity.
