The Local Government Climate Change Action Survey has been delivered every 2-5 years since 2008. Previous surveys were completed in 2018, 2015, 2010 & 2006 and focused on climate change adaptation.
This survey seeks to understand local government’s progress toward net zero and readiness to respond to the impacts of climate change. Feedback provided in the survey informs the design and delivery of climate adaptation and mitigation resources, strategies, and funding opportunities to support your council and community.
The most recent, 2023 survey was run jointly by NSW Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability group (ECCS) and LGNSW and included both adaptation and mitigation. A report with findings of this survey will be published in 2024.
The results from our Local Government 2023 Climate Change Survey are in!
ECCS and LGNSW ran a webinar on the 2023 survey findings on 26th March, 2024.
You can view the recording (below) and read the findings summary article.
You can access all the reports from previous surveys here:
- NSW Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Survey - Key Findings 2018
- Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Survey - Final Report, July 2015
- Local Government Needs in Responding to Climate Change in NSW December 2010.pdf
- Preparing for Climate Change in NSW Survey Report 2008
With the right information, we can work together to secure a resilient and sustainable future for the people of NSW. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to publishing the findings of the latest 2023 survey soon.
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If you have any questions about the surveys, please email AdaptNSW.
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