Summary of publication

The Policy applies to all DFAT-administered aid activities in order to protect the environment during the delivery of Australia's aid program. It applies to activities implemented by:

• Australian Government and public sector agencies
• Partner governments
• Multilateral organisations and bilateral donor partners
• Private sector and civil society organisations, including:
  • Contractors and subcontractors of DFAT's aid program including those under Australian Volunteers International (AVI)
  • Non-government and civil society partnerships
  • Other private sector partnerships including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).

This Policy does not apply to aid that is directly appropriated to other Australian Government agencies.

Full publication

• Environment Protection Policy for the Aid Program [PDF 423 KB]
• Environment Protection Policy for the Aid Program [Word 360 KB]