Project: Risk & Decision Science

Tools for transforming and advancing DCCEEW’s capacity to manage fire and environmental risk

This project, funded by NSW DCCEEW, aims to co-develop tools and frameworks that enhance the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)’s capacity to manage fire and environmental risk in an integrated, forward-looking way. The focus is on delivering practical, data-informed solutions to support strategic planning and decision-making across a range of fire management challenges. Through collaboration with DCCEEW and other stakeholders, the project will deliver scalable tools, improved workflows, and a stronger foundation for risk-informed, adaptive land management.

Project timeline: 09/2024 – 06/2026

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