About the Climate and Sustainability portfolio
The Climate and Sustainability portfolio is leading our strategy and policy for a sustainable future. The portfolio provides guidance to decision makers and develops the state's climate and sustainability policy .
The portfolio:
- leads the State Government’s response to climate, transitioning to a net zero economy by 2050 while adapting and building community resilience to climate change
- develops effective water resource strategies in response to a rapidly changing environment
- strengthens nature policy to transition towards a nature positive economy
- delivers on strategic partnering, regulatory reform and Australian government collaboration through legislation and strategic engagement
- strengthens the circular economy to effectively reduce pressure on natural resources and minimise waste.
Listen to Emily Briggs, Deputy Director General Climate and Sustainability on the important work her portfolio undertakes.
Key projects and programs
- Western Australia Climate Policy
- Climate Change Legislation
- Climate Science Initiative
- Electric Vehicle Strategy
- Government emissions interim target
- Kep Katitjin – Gabi Kaadadjan Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2
- Healthy Estuaries WA
- Gnangara Groundwater Allocation Plan
- Healthy Rivers program
- Plan for Plastics
- Container Deposit Scheme
- Native vegetation policy
- Murujuga Rock Art
