The Commission is working to create a shared understanding of the impact of climate change in NSW and actions to achieve the state’s legislated emissions targets and adaptation objective.
To do this we conduct independent analysis and engagement to understand opportunities and challenges across the NSW economy to reduce emissions, and help shape vital climate adaptation strategies.
Climate change affects everyone in NSW. That is why our advice takes a whole-of-system approach considering impacts on the environment, communities, businesses, and NSW’s economy.
Discover our wide range of work from our Annual Progress Reports and deep-dive Spotlight Reports to statewide consultations, government advice and what’s coming next.
Annual Progress Report
Under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023, we report annually to the NSW Parliament on the state’s progress against its legislated emissions reduction targets and adaptation objective.
Engagement and Consultation
We engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government, businesses, organisations and individuals, to inform our analysis and recommendations.
Decarbonisation Pathways
We are developing the first set of NSW-specific decarbonisation pathways that will show how the different sectors of the economy can practically achieve the NSW’s legislated emissions reduction targets.
Advice to Government
Beyond our major reports we provide advice to the NSW Government on a range of topics through formal letters, inquiry submissions and our responses to ministerial requests.
Spotlight reports
Spotlight reports take a deeper look at a specific issue to understand what is at stake and what can be done to effectively meet emissions reduction targets and adaptation objective.
Read our latest reports:
The Economic Impacts of Climate Change
Climate change is not just an environmental issue – it is an economic one. We are considering what this means for our state and our brief provides clear evidence that climate change is already driving up costs and reducing incomes in NSW, with impacts set to intensify without action.