The report provides the ACT community and Government with commentary and analysis about the condition of the environment and progress towards sustainability.
The 2023 ACT State of the Environment Report
The 2023 ACT State of the Environment Report was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on the 21st of March 2024 by the Minister for the Environment, Rebecca Vassarotti. The tabled summary report can be downloaded here. For a more engaging experience, the report has also been expanded into an interactive website that includes a diverse range of case studies and expert commentaries.
Environmental assessments and formal recommendations are made, key actions are provided to assist with ongoing management, and data gaps and policy challenges are outlined.
The 2023 report includes discussions on valuing Ngunnawal knowledge, community leadership in environmental management and advocacy, Black Summer’s impacts on the ACT, Canberra’s urban boundary, and opportunities to transition to a circular economy.
Younger readers can go to the State of the Environment websites for children and youth. These websites present the findings of the 2023 report in an engaging and accessible format for students in Years 4-6 and Years 7-10 respectively. They include activities, experiments, downloadable teacher resources and more.
The formal ACT Government response to the report was tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on the 6th of June 2024. The Government Response can be read here.
What were some of the key findings from the 2023 ACT State of the Environment Report? Explore the videos below to find out.
State of the Environment for Kids
Environment for Kids is a website for primary school students that includes content on five themes – climate change, urban trees, biodiversity, waterways and waste. It features quizzes, games and other activities for kids.
State of the Environment for Youth
Environment for Youth is a website for high school students that presents more comprehensive information across 10 themes. It features downloadable worksheets, experiments and inspiring local success stories.
