Environment and Heritage

The AAD is the lead agency for Australia's Antarctic program. Provides information about the stations, the science, and the environment of Antarctica.

Responsible for both the coordination of domestic climate change policy and for managing the delivery of new and existing Commonwealth greenhouse programs.

Provides access to the databases, publications and information produced by the AHC.

Grows, studies and promotes Australias native flora. It is located on the lower slopes of Black Mountain in Canberra.

Weather reports and forecasts, weather warnings, climate information, and educational resources.

A national clearing house for solutions to Australian industry's environment protection challenges.

Provides for the protection, wise use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef in perpetuity through the care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Strives to provide nationwide assessments of Australia's land, vegetation and water resources to support sustainable development.

An Australian government program, which coordinates an integrated, long-term approach to the conservation and sustainability of Australia's land vegetation, water, biodiversity, coasts and oceans.