When planning for a major development project, biodiversity impact assessments are a critical step towards a successful application. They help identify potential threats and ensure the right course of action is taken to protect our native species.

In Australia's dynamic landscape of environmental approvals, project due diligence is paramount. With evolving regulations in Commonwealth and State jurisdictions, being informed and proactive is essential for a project’s success.

Life-of-mine planning must include effective rehabilitation practices. This process is critical not only for achieving safe, stable, non-polluting, and self-sustainable landforms but also for compliance with regulatory requirements that mandate clear objectives and completion criteria.

When it comes to project management, we know that good record-keeping is a must. We track budgets and deliverables, milestones and hold points. We have project control groups and RFI registers and every process to ensure we meet our timeframes. But how are you capturing your stakeholder interactions?

By now, if you're working within Australia's environmental industry, you'll be familiar with the current Nature Positive reforms happening at a national level. Amidst the plethora of information, we’ve created a breakdown of where the reforms currently stand, what's next, and what it means for our clients.

With Australia’s 2030 climate targets looming, the energy transition conversation is ramping up.

When in industry conversations with our colleagues, clients and peers, three key themes often arise, so we thought we’d share them.

From mining to wind farms, GIS mapping technology is a key pillar of all environmental assessment projects, guiding our team from start to finish.

From mapping project sites, assessing environmental impacts or flagging threatened species, GIS mapping prompts vital discussions and decision making during the project planning process, and into project execution.

Nature-based risk emerges from the intricate relationships between businesses and the environment, encompassing various facets of nature that businesses impact and depend upon.

From the aesthetic of landscapes to the regulatory status of species and communities, any alteration to nature poses a potential risk.

Our Armidale team has been busy working on the development of an environmental impact assessment for a local quarry that plays a significant role in the supply of material for the growing New England Renewable Energy Zone.

The successful implementation of sediment and erosion controls in any project that may disturb land is vital as a preventative measure to ensure waterways stay clean and local wildlife stay healthy.

Earlier this year, some of the Onward Consulting team completed the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Verifier Training Workshop, which means that we are now qualified TSM verifiers.