Victoria Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

DEECA brings together Victoria’s energy, environment, water, agriculture, forestry, resources, climate action, and emergency management functions into a single department to maximise connections between the environment, community, industry and economy. Our challenge is to improve Victoria’s liveability with a population expected to almost double by 2050 while responsibly tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. **Our public value outcomes** Our business is focused on achieving DEECA's 8 outcomes 1. Agriculture and Forestry – Productive and sustainable use of natural resources 2. Climate Action – Net-zero emission, climate-ready economy and community 3. Earth Resources - Sustainable development of Victoria's earth resources 4. Emergency Management – Reduce the impact of major bushfires and other emergencies on people, property and the environment 5. Energy – Reliable, sustainable and affordable energy services 6. Environment and Circular Economy – Healthy, resilient and biodiverse environment 7. Land Management – Productive and effective land management 8. Water – Safe, sustainable and productive water resources