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The case study outlines research led by the University of Tasmania with NSW Government agencies assessing air quality improvements in the Port Macquarie public library during smoke from the 2019–2020 fires. It compared central air conditioning with portable HEPA cleaners to evaluate the library’s potential to operate as a community clean‑air shelter.

On the New South Wales South Coast, a project bringing Aboriginal cultural custodians into the bushfire emergency control room is reshaping how decisions are made under pressure.

The AdaptNSW Forum 2025 was held at the Roundhouse at UNSW, Sydney on 25 - 26 November 2025.

Find research on how climate change is affecting sea-level rise and coastal hazards in NSW.

WinZero is a volunteer-led climate action backbone organisation helping the Southern Highlands community to reduce emissions, lower energy bills and move towards a fairer, net-zero future. Through its Virtual Energy Network and regional partnerships, WinZero is proving that when communities lead, adaptation accelerates. 

Challenge Southern Highlands re-imagines disability employment and community care. Through social enterprise, local supply chains and integrated wellbeing, the organisation is building agility and climate resilience while reducing reliance on government funding.

The BDCU Group is redefining what a bank can be. Through essential-worker housing, community grants, scholarships and face-to-face care, this member-owned mutual bank is evolving into a social-enterprise group – strengthening the social fabric and building regional climate resilience. 

Emerging from the Highlands Homegrown Economy: Opportunity Mapping and Collaboration Workshop, the Southern Highlands Food Logistics Hub is uniting local growers to overcome climate volatility and market fragmentation. By pooling supply and sharing logistics, it is building a reliable, regenerative food system for NSW’s changing conditions.