Data Insights

Beach affected by erosion
Key MessagesClimate change is predominantly driving sea-level rise, thus increasing the potential of coastal hazard exposure and necessitating adaptation planning for NSW coastal…
hands holding soil
Key messagesMaintaining and promoting soil health is a crucial component in supporting a resilient landscape and communities.High-resolution digital soil mapping, combined with climate…
Ibis nests on reed islands in a wetland photograph
Key messagesBiodiversity is facing increasing pressure around the world due to climate change.An ecological modelling technique, Generalised Dissimilarity Modelling (GDM) provides insights…
Mountain Pygmy-possum
Key messages Biodiversity in NSW is highly vulnerable to climate change with ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation reducing the capacity of ecosystems to adapt.Taking a strategic…
Image of swamp
Key messagesClimate change is affecting the amount and distributions of habitats for native animals, generally leading to increased extinction risk for threatened species.Mapping landscape…
Duststorm
Key messagesAbout half of NSW residents express strong concern about the impacts of environmental issues on future generations, or the environment.Only about one third of the community…
bushfire near road
Key messagesCommunities are most concerned about environmental hazards that pose direct and visible risks to life and property, for example bushfires and floods.Fewer people report concern…
KOALA IN TREE
Key messagesClimate change is affecting the amount and distributions of habitats for native animals, generally leading to heightened extinction risk for threatened species.The Koalas in the…