NSF projects are suggested by members who are also involved in their implementation. Projects are developed on the basis of NSF's strategic plan and separately funded by members, donors and external funding bodies. Current projects include:

• Australian National Biocentre (ANB) which manages the Australian National Sustainability Initiative (ANSI) and its sustainability precinct
• The Biosensitive Futures program
• The nomination of the ACT as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• The Eco-solar planning and design project
• Metabolism of Canberra and Region
• People and Nature (PAN) Program
• SEE-Change
• Scientists' and Engineers' Network for a Sustainable Environment (SENSE)
• Sustainability Science Team (SST)
• The Natural Edge Project