Bushfires
Climate change is increasing the risk of bushfires in NSW, based on increases in fuel load, fuel dryness, fire weather and lightning strikes.
Causes of climate change
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere keep our Earth warm. Our climate is warming because human activities are producing more greenhouse gases.
Impacts of climate change
How is climate change affecting NSW's natural, social and economic values? Changes in our weather affect our health & wellbeing, industries and environments.
Reducing business impact
Find out how your business can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and adopt more environmentally sustainable practices.
How business can adapt
A climate-resilient business is better prepared for the impacts of climate change and can recover faster from extreme climate events.
Large business
Industry face climate change risks, including physical risk to operations and properties, and risk around transition, liability and employee health and safety.
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.