Our Sector
NRM Regions Australia is the national voice for Australia’s professional network of regional natural resource management organisations spanning the entire continent. Grounded in regional communities for over 20 years, the NRM sector delivers lasting solutions to the complex environmental and climate challenges we face through people-driven, strategic and integrated landscape management. Our organisations are woven together by common principles and networks, with shared approaches to integrated NRM planning and partnerships.
Our Vision
Thriving, nature rich landscapes and waters that support vibrant and enduring communities, industries and cultures across our regions.
Our Purpose
Lead, inspire and enable our members in the NRM sector in their ongoing critical work.
Our Objectives
- Position NRM as an essential service: Advocate and showcase the NRM sector’s critical role in managing and restoring Australia’s natural resources.
- Secure sustainable investment: Ensure long-term, scalable funding to meet the demand for integrated landscape management and restoration at a national scale.
- Expand our impact: Amplify the reach and effectiveness of the NRM sector by leveraging emerging opportunities and forging new, strategic partnerships.
- Strengthen NRM sector capability: Enhance the sector’s capability and innovation through knowledge sharing, skill development, and leadership growth across all levels.
- Champion Indigenous leadership: Promote Indigenous land and sea management opportunities in the NRM sector, recognising First Nations’ leadership, knowledge and right to self-determination.
- Support our workforce: Prioritise the well-being and resilience of NRM people and partners as they face increasing climate impacts in their work.
