How to adapt
Everyone in NSW will be affected by climate change. Together, we can adapt to the impacts of climate change and work towards a positive and resilient future.

ACT region
How is climate change affecting the ACT region? Explore key aspects that are vulnerable to climate impacts, along with challenges and opportunities to adapt.

Drought
Climate change is increasing temperatures and affecting rainfall in NSW. Climate projections show that droughts in NSW will be more severe and last longer.

Basics of climate change
Climate change is the long-term change in climate patterns. It is largely driven by more greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere.

Cultural values
Climate change affects the ability of Aboriginal people to care for Country, practice culture and maintain relationships with family and communities.

Evidence of climate change
NSW uses independent climate change studies and technical advice from Australian and international organisations to inform decisions about climate change.

Global climate system
Learn how the global climate system is affected by climate change, including natural and human-made factors.

Global emissions
Global emissions are rising because of human activities. More carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and some synthetic gases are causing our climate to warm.

Climate impacts on our health and wellbeing
Find out how climate change is linked with our health and wellbeing. Certain groups of people are more vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change.

Rainforests
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to rainforest ecosystems and species in NSW through, changes to temperature, rainfall and fire regimes.
