Defence recognises that it is a custodian of the environment and is committed to sustainable environmental management. The environment is a critical enabler to ADF capability and must be protected to ensure that Defence activities can be sustained into the future.
The Defence Environmental Strategy, released in October 2016, informs defence environmental management. This strategy focuses on five strategic aims to manage present and emerging environmental challenges and opportunities. The strategic aims are outlined below.
This strategic aim covers biodiversity conservation, biosecurity, feral animals, weeds, overabundant species, bushfire management, soil conservation, climate change and disaster management
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Discover MoreThis strategic aim covers energy efficiency, ecologically sustainable development, sustainable procurement, waste minimisation and water management
Discover MoreThis strategic aim covers heritage management
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