About the report

Forewords

Forewords for the SoE 2024 have been provided by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (see Foreword 2024 report) and the Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group (see APKG Chairperson foreword).

A full list of acknowledgements can be accessed via the side navigation. These are:

  • Aboriginal Peoples Knowledge Group
  • Advisory Committee
  • Independent expert reviewers
  • Contributors
  • Artwork
  • Photo credits

Key findings, ongoing challenges and key responses in the NSW State of the Environment 2024 can be found in Executive summary page.

If you're unfamiliar with the NSW's State of the Environment reports, read How to read this report, which details the reports themes, topics, terminology and Indicator guide. The What is SoE? page explains the EPA's responsibilities to report and details the difference between the Tabled report and the website.

To understand our alignment to global reporting, read the following pages: