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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) was agreed by 193 Member States at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015. Australia was represented at the Summit by the Hon Julie Bishop MP, former Minister for Foreign Affairs.…
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OverviewThe purpose of the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF) is to communicate the sustainability status and goals of the Australian agricultural sector to markets and to the community.The project will provide the whole-of-Australian agriculture narrative about sustainability…
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OverviewThis assessment will inform and update the themes and priorities for the Australian Beef Sustainability Framework report.It aims to better align reporting expectations against other sustainability reporting standards, especially the Global Reporting Initiative Standards.Project Lead: Meat…
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Strengthening our biosecurity systemSustainable biosecurity funding supports a stronger biosecurity system with Commonwealth biosecurity policy, operational and technical functions now funded on a sustainable basis, including the Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Program in Northern Australia. It also…
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National Farmers’ FederationAnimal welfare is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, ensuring the ethical treatment of animals and supporting the health and productivity of livestock. It also impacts social licence to operate and trade, and is critical in meeting the increasing consumer…
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The Australian Government has invested $40.7 million in a national network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, funded through the Natural Heritage Trust (NHT).The facilitators will connect farmers, landholders, community groups and agriculture…
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What is Sustainable Forest Management?Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) entails the management of forests to maintain their full range of environmental, social and economic values.The concept of…
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International farmgate emissions intensity statisticsJuly 2024Emissions intensities are useful means to compare the environmental impact of the same activities across different countries. Countries with a lower emissions intensity produce less emissions for the same level of activity than countries…
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An increase in our understanding of forest ecology and changes in community attitudes in recent years have improved forest management practices.Today's focus is on managing forests to ensure they…
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This indicator measures the harvest levels of wood products in relation to future yields. The capacity to implement strategies to deal with changing demand for forest products based on future yields from both native and plantation forests is an integral part of sustainable forest management.This…
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