An independent voice for sustainability and the environment in the ACT

The Commissioner is an independent statutory position established by the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment Act 1993.

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State of the Environment reporting in the ACT

The ACT’s 4-yearly State of the Environment reporting is a requirement of the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment Act 1993.

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State of the Environment reporting in the ACT

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Investigations initiated by the Minister or the Commissioner

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Resources, Annual Reports, Public Submissions & Media

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Our Vision

An environmentally sustainable ACT, region and Australia

Our Mission

To act as an independent voice for the environment and sustainability in the ACT, and promote community engagement.

Our Values

Transparency, integrity, independence, research, rigour, inclusion.

Land health in the ACT

Human wellbeing as well as terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are dependent on healthy land.

Aquatic ecosystems in the ACT

Healthy aquatic ecosystems are essential to the ACT’s biodiversity, urban community, and agriculture.

Urban trees in the ACT

Canberra’s urban trees are invaluable for protecting and enhancing biodiversity, and as a buffer against the impacts of climate change.

Air Quality in the ACT

Air quality is one of the most tangible indicators of the state of our local environment, and directly affects human health and wellbeing.

Community Engagement

To act as an independent voice for the environment and sustainability in the ACT, and promote community engagement. Please follow our socials for the latest updates.

The @recyclery_cbr is also running a free bike repair event for FTQQ: femme, trans*, women and queer, welcoming women of all kinds and anyone who may feel less comfortable in the male dominated realms of cycling and mechanics. It is a space to drop in and learn, or practice bike repair skills! #activetravel #cycling #CBR…
Although #Ride2Work day is over, we are going to keep spruiking active travel like a squeaky wheel. 🚲 In the ACT, cars still account for 78% of all trips taken. We think we can do better! If you haven't already got a bike, the @recyclery_cbr —where pre-loved bikes go to get a second chance at…
Just killing 3 birds with one stone (excuse the pun) and #riding2work #backyardbirdcount ing and visiting the local wetlands during #waterweek ! To help out we have ecologist @kategrarock to help ID our birds 🦢 You can submit a count via the @birdlifeoz app which will help scientists monitor bird numbers all over Australia. This…
Commissioner Dr Sophie Lewis talks to @abclife about what it’s like to raise a child in today’s world as a climate scientist. When it comes to teaching her daughter skills to navigate an unprecedented future she says that ‘kindness’ and empathy are key. These are the attributes in people that will enable positive change and…
#WorldFoodDay is a great time to stop and think about what we eat and where it comes from. In the ACT we currently use 9 times as much land as we have to provide our resources, and 70% of this is attributed to the pasture required to produce products such as meat, milk and fibre.…
The results from @npa_act ‘s Young Environmental Photographers Competition are in! These photos celebrate the beauty, uniqueness and strength of Canberra’s biodiversity, and also shed light on the way we shape the land. Pictured here: 'Winter Daybreak’ by Sam Payne, who took first third place 🥉 in the 'Landscapes’ category. #landscapephotography #naturephotography #conservation #nationalparks