Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Today, we're holding space for 8.3 MILLION hectares of wetlands. 🙋 Fun Fact: Did you know Australia's internationally important wetlands take up more space than Tasmania? It's wild to imagine, but true! We are lucky to have 67 sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance, also called the Ramsar List. Over a third of the world's wetlands have been destroyed in the past 50 years, so we must care for ours. World Wetlands Day is this Sunday 2 February. It's the perfect chance to pay it forward and thank your local wetland for being part of our planet's 'kidneys'. Now is the time to help preserve and restore our wetlands, which are crucial for human well-being and environmental health. Here are some ways you can make a difference: 📅 Participate in a local World Wetlands Day event and spread the word about our important, incredible wetlands. 🌱 Help out a local volunteer group doing wetland conservation and restoration activities. 🔭 Become a citizen scientist and help monitor wetland ecosystems to track their health and biodiversity. Get involved this weekend https://brnw.ch/21wQlrw

Sunday 2 February is World Wetlands Day. This year's theme is ‘Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future.’ What does that really mean? Well, healthy wetlands give us: 💧 clean water 🍚 healthy, reliable food supplies 🌩️ protection against extreme weather 🌱 habitat and food for threatened species and diverse wildlife 🏃 space for play and recreation 🛥️ livelihoods and industry 💧 culture, spirituality and connection. We need them now and forever. Humans have destroyed more than 30% of the world's wetlands over the last 50 years. Looking after the ones we have left is critical. Why not pay it forward and thank your local wetland by helping to conserve and protect it? Especially since our wetlands are always helping us! Join us in marking World Wetlands Day. We'll be working to repair and manage Australia's wetlands for a nature positive future https://brnw.ch/21wQjOg

On #GlobalCommunityEngagementDay we recognise the importance of engaging with communities to address ideas and issues. Communities benefit when we engage with different groups and help build and strengthen relationships 👐 We believe everyone no matter their background should have access to advice on how to manage their energy costs. For 7 years energy.gov.au has provided translated advice in 33 different languages on: 💡 bright ideas for saving energy and money in your home ⚡ saving energy and water for renters ❔ what to do when having trouble paying your electricity and gas bills. Find out more and check out the translated guides 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQbvp

Our environment is protected under Australian law. Environmental impact assessment and approvals are required before any future #offshorewind projects can be built. This means companies granted feasibility licences must: 📝 undertake environmental assessments 📋 obtain environmental approvals 🌊 avoid or mitigate any environmental impacts 🗣️ consult with the community Protecting the environment is our priority! Interested in learning more about the interaction between the licensing and environmental approvals process? Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wQi7O

☀️ This #InternationalDayofCleanEnergy, take charge of your power with https://brnw.ch/21wQgw5 Solar Consumer Guide! 🌿💡 Learn how to save money and reduce emissions with the best solar and battery solution for your home or business. Our guide will help you: ☑️ find the right sized solar system ☑️ learn about government rebates on offer ☑️ understand the basics of solar tech ☑️ choose a reputable retailer and installer ☑️ prep for installation day ☑️ get the most from your system. The Solar Consumer Guide was created with support from experts at the APVI - Australian PV Institute and UNSW The future is bright—start today! #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #GoSolar #SolarConsumerGuide Find out more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wQgw4

📣 Feasibility licence applications for the 💨 Bunbury #offshorewind area close 🗓️ 30 January. Any successful companies will still need to: ✅ do environmental assessments ✅ consult with the local community ✅ get approvals Find out more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wQbyC

Car dealerships & EV repairers can now apply for rebates to install EV chargers under the DRIVEN Program. The Australian Government is supporting the automotive sector to sell, service and repair more electric vehicles by providing rebates for EV chargers. #DecarbonisingTransport #NetZero #ZeroEmissionsVehicles #EVs #NVES #netzero2050 Learn more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wQbvc

A great initiative supporting SMEs in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research and help develop greener supply chains in Australia.

DYK: Offshore wind projects can’t be built yet. Following declaration, individual #offshorewind projects must: 🔎 apply for a feasibility licence 📝 undertake environmental assessments 🗣️ consult with the local community, governments, industry, and First Nations people 📋 obtain regulatory approvals Read more 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wQ8pc

🌐 Want to explore diverse pathways to decarbonisation and help shape a cleaner, more sustainable future for #steel and the #SteelIndustry?   Join Mission Innovation’s Net-Zero Industries Mission (NIM) latest #webinar as part of the #IndustryInsights series.   📆 When: 22 January 2025, 11:00am to 1:30pm CET (9:00pm to 11:30pm AEDT) 🖥️ Where: Online webinar via MS Teams   📌🖋️ Register here for free: https://brnw.ch/21wQ7gx