Supporting producers to achieve sustainability credentials while delivering clear business benefits, lowering costs, improving efficiency and building long-term resilience.
The Western Australian Wine Sustainability Action Program (WAWSAP) brings together producers, industry partners and government to create meaningful environmental change across our wine regions.
WAWSAP directly addresses industry-identified priorities from the 2024 Sustainability Survey, including water management, soil health, sustainability certification, and circular economy practices.
Led by WoWA in partnership with DPIRD, Wine Australia, Margaret River Wine Association, Great Southern Wine Producers Association, Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, South Coast Natural Resource Management, South West Natural Resource Management, and Grower Group Alliance, the program builds on significant momentum from WoWA’s 2024-2025 Driving Sustainability Program and delivers tangible support through three integrated projects now open for industry participation.
Environmental Stewardship
Protecting biodiversity, water, and soil health across our wine regions
Climate Action
Reducing emissions and building resilience to climate change
Industry Collaboration
Working together to share knowledge and drive collective impact
Projects & Initiatives
Discover the programs, partnerships and industry initiatives driving sustainability across the Western Australian wine sector.
Enhancing Water Security & Biodiversity through Dam and Riparian Rehabilitation
Focusing on rehabilitating dams and riparian zones (vegetated areas around waterways and dams) to improve water quality, reduce erosion, increase biodiversity and support climate resilience in viticulture.
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Sustainability Certification Support Vouchers, closing 31 March 2028
Sustainability Certification Support Voucher program that addresses the financial barrier by providing $1,500 towards your certification journey – whether you’re taking the first step, maintaining existing certification, or implementing sustainability improvements.
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Project 2b: Wine Forward Climate Resilience Program, EOIs for phase 1 are now closed.
EOIs for Phase 2 opening again in May 2026. Climate-related risks including longer droughts, erratic rainfall, extended fire seasons, and shifting growing conditions are creating operational challenges and strategic uncertainties for WA wine businesses.
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Western Australian Wine sustainability report 2025
Our comprehensive annual report showcases the collective achievements, challenges, and future commitments of Western Australia’s wine industry in driving environmental sustainability.
- Industry-wide impact analysis
- Producer success stories
- Certification & market premium analysis