Our social and economic research, analysis and evaluation includes:
- economic analysis of environmental protection, natural resource management, biodiversity, pollution and waste activities
- community attitudes to the environment
- human behaviours and trends around climate change
- how people feel about our built and cultural heritage.
Natural capital
The NSW Natural Capital Statement of Intent: Recognising the value of nature outlines the NSW Government’s commitment to understanding nature as an asset that provides a flow of essential services.
Read more about how we plan to reflect the importance of the environment to the health of our communities and economies in our policies and programs on our Natural capital page.