State of the Environment SA 2018
Welcome to the 7th State of the Environment Report for South Australia
Presented by the Environment Protection Authority. First published in 1988 it is a barometer of the state’s environmental health and makes an important contribution to knowledge about the condition of our natural resources and trends in environmental quality.
2018 SOE Report Summary
SOE 2018 video
Our approach
The 2018 State of the Environment Report evaluates five environmental themes: Climate, Air, Water, Land, and Coasts. It also includes expert analyses of three important issues – Biodiversity, Aquatic Ecosystems, and Coastal Protection.
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Climate Change
Read moreEnergy related emissions account for more than 70% of global emissions.
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Air Quality
Read moreAdelaide and South Australia’s air quality is generally good and improving.
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Inland Waters
Read moreLong-term stream flows are expected to decline due to projected reductions in average rainfall.
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Land
Read moreDecline in native plants and animals from historic land clearance, habitat loss and climate change.
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Coast
Read moreProtecting the coast from the impacts of sea level rise and increased storm events is a priority.
Recommendations
The 2018 State of the Environment Report makes 6 recommendations related to climate change, biodiversity, coast protection, waste management, aquatic ecosystems and environmental information.
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Aquatic Ecosystems
Read moreSouth Australia hosts a range of unique aquatic ecosystems, some of international significance.
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Biodiversity
Read moreMany of Australia’s species are found nowhere else on Earth.
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Coastal Protection
Read moreSignificant progress has been made in preparing for sea level rise and increased storm events.
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