NRM Standing Committee:
Advisory Committees
Committees
There are two major advisory committees that underpin the work of the NRMSC. Details of the origin, strategic purpose, terms of reference, major policy areas and membership are set out below. In addition, there are a range of other committees, working groups and task forces that undertake work as necessary and, generally, report to Standing Committee through one or other of the advisory committees.
Natural Resource Policies and Programs Committee
Role and Terms of Reference
The Natural Resource Policies and Programs Committee was created in early 2004 through an amalgamation of the previous Programs Committee and Land, Water and Biodiversity Committee. The NRPPC at its inaugural meeting in March 2004 focussed on the high priority, national issues that should be addressed strategically by the Committee.
The high priority issues selected to set the direction for the NRPPC work plan over the next 12 months are:
- NRM decision-making;
- biodiversity decline;
- soil and water quality decline;
- water policy – developing a complementary role to several multi-jurisdictional issues;
- climate change and adaptation;effectiveness of regional NRM delivery; and
- invasive species.
NRPPC will also liaise with the Marine and Coastal Committee and other relevant bodies as appropriate on matters relevant to the NRPPC. This includes advisory committees reporting to the Primary Industries Standing Committee.
Marine and Coastal Committee
Role and Terms of Reference
The Marine and Coastal Committee will:
- advise and support the NRMSC (and Primary Industries Standing Committee (PISC), as appropriate) on issues of national significance relating to the conservation and ecologically sustainable development of marine and coastal ecosystems and resources;
- provide an ongoing framework to consider issues related to sustainable industry development in the marine and coastal zone;
- focus on the need for an integrated and strategic approach which is capable of delivering outcomes;
- establish subordinate structures/taskforces to advance the Committee's work program and direct, monitor and review their work; and
- liaise with the Land, Water and Biodiversity Committee and the Programs Committee and other bodies, as appropriate, on matters relevant to the activities of the Marine and Coastal Committee.