What is SoE?

The NSW State of the Environment 2024 (SoE) has been prepared by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) as required by section 10 of the Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 (POEA Act).

The report provides a snapshot of the main environmental issues facing New South Wales (NSW). The SoE report is updated every three years. It compiles data, analysis and information from various NSW Government agencies responsible for managing the State’s environmental assets, before it is reviewed by independent expert reviewers.

See the section for more information about contributors to SoE 2024.

The first SoE report was published in 1993 and has since evolved to include more detailed and interactive content. Each SoE report aims to provide credible, robust, statewide environmental information for the NSW Government, industry and the community.

Most Australian states and territories produce their own detailed SoE reports. At a national level, SoE reporting is conducted every five years.

Tabled Report

The Tabled Report is a printed copy of the information available on this website at the time of export. This is provided to the Minister and tabled in Parliament.

Topics in this report are maintained in their respective reporting year tabs. A formal addendum is issued if there is any alteration to a Tabled Report's content.

The NSW State of the Environment website is designed to offer an accessible and interactive platform for exploring the State’s environmental status.

Topics content that matches the Tabled Report can be found in each topic's reporting year tab. Supporting pages, themes and the current tab may be periodically updated.

Topics prior to 2018 can be found on the EPA website.