NSW Government
Environment and Heritage

Our science and research

Explore our research on coasts and waterways, plants, animals, soils, air, climate, heritage and tourism.

Growing algae used in ecotoxicological tests
Growing algae used in ecotoxicological tests .
Credit: Simone Cottrell/DCCEEW
Aaron Wright, OEH scientist
Aaron Wright, OEH scientist.
Credit: OEH
How we work

The Science, Economics and Insights Division is NSW’s premier environmental research group.

Country landscape between Dubbo and Newcastle
Country landscape between Dubbo and Newcastle.
Credit: Peter Robey/DCCEEW
Our research priorities

Our research programs and partnerships help inform government decision-making and planning to protect our environment.

A scientific instrument, called an infrared spectrometer, in a laboratory
A scientific instrument, called an infrared spectrometer, in a laboratory.
Credit: Simone Cottrell/DCCEEW
Our impact

Our work addresses some of the biggest environmental challenges we face today.

A salinity research site at Cundumbul, near Wellington NSW, is seen from the air
Salinity research site at Cundumbul, near Wellington NSW.
Credit: A Nicholson/DPE
News

Read about our research and discoveries in our latest news stories.