NSW Climate and Energy Action

Stories of success

Be inspired by the actions NSW government and local organisations are taking to save energy, reduce their emissions, and be more sustainable.

 

As the largest healthcare provider in NSW, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is taking ambitious climate action, aiming to become carbon and waste neutral by 2030.  

Hunter New England Local Health District's sustainability team standing outside a hospital

Taronga Conservation Society Australia is on a mission to inspire visitors by leading the way on climate action and emissions reduction. 

Jon wearing his zoo uniform standing on a roof surrounded by solar panels

Belltrees Public School is proving size is no barrier to climate change impact. 

Group of school kids with principal

The NSW Government is embarking on a groundbreaking project to repurpose the old Belrose landfill site into a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System with a capacity of up to 14.2 MW.

Bellrose Battery storage

The historic North Wollongong Surf Club has been revitalised and protected against coastal erosion with the completion of a new seawall.

North Wollongong seawall

The Bush Food Trail (Trail) invites the community to actively engage with nature and immerse themselves in First Nations culture.  


 

2 people looking at sign on the bush food trail

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is testing artificial intelligence (AI) in their fire management practices, addressing a critical issue identified in the NSW Koala Strategy.

hazard reduction

The New England Solar project, in the NSW New England region, will power about 300,000 average Australian homes each year. 

Solar panels on solar farm

Schools are a great place to start when it comes to showcasing the benefits of nature in cities. 

School children holding watering cans

Coastal erosion has challenged the Byron Shire community for decades.

Aerial photo of Main Beach

The escalating threat of too frequent bushfires poses a significant risk to the ecosystems and wildlife of NSW.

2 people in National Parks uniforms looking at garden bed

For many years, councils in Central NSW have grappled with short-term electricity contracts, leading to uncertainties in energy costs. 

Aerial photo of wind farm

In schools across NSW, passion for sustainability initiatives has ignited the spirits of parents and children alike.

Teacher and student using technology to look at solar panels

Carbon farming projects can provide a pathway for First Nations communities to care for Country and get paid for it. 

Yarkuwa Indigenous River Rangers holding plants

To meet NSW Government’s net-zero emissions target by 2050, the Knowledge Sharing Initiative assists businesses to share stories and innovative solutions.

Two people standing outdoors near machinery

In May 2020, a study was conducted into the collective action New South Wales councils were taking to reduce emissions in their operations and local community.

Person holding tree sapling