Researching future climate change health impacts
Dr Ivan Hanigan leads a team of researchers investigating the impact of climate change on health in Australia using NARCliM regional climate projections. Their work looks at the future heat island effect in Australian cities, including the likely number of deaths caused by future heatwaves in Sydney.
Assessing climate impacts on our future economy
The 2021-22 NSW Intergenerational Report included an assessment of key climate risks for the first time. This required NSW Treasury to develop modelling on climate risks, with the support of climate scientists, and to then translate the information into economic implications.
Providing critical evidence for regional water planning
As one of the driest countries on Earth, water planning is critical in Australia. Draft regional water strategies are being developed for NSW using NARCliM’s regional climate projections.
Greater climate planning for Greater Cities
The role of the Greater Cities Commission (GCC) is to coordinate and align the planning that will shape the future of the Six Cities Region. The GCC are using a tool that applies NARCliM regional climate projections to assess the socioeconomic risks of climate change for the region.
How Aboriginal culture can help us understand climate change
Aboriginal people bring a unique perspective to the climate change conversation, informed by over 70,000 years of close observation and relationship with the environment. This collaborative project between the Narran Lakes Joint Management Committee and Worimi Lands Conservation Board explores this knowledge to find cultural solutions to understand and live with climate change.
Revolutionary rhythms: Rethinking climate adaption through art and ancient knowledge
Climate change is a threat; but it is also a chance to connect. An imaginative project from artist-led gallery Pari brought together innovative arts practitioners and Indigenous knowledge holders to help communities of Western Sydney strengthen community connections and build resilience.
Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards
The Excellence in the Environment Awards aim to acknowledge the environmental achievements of NSW councils.
Citizen scientists monitor marine life on the move
This collaboration between NSW DPI and the Redmap project demonstrates how marine species are responding to climate change and shows how citizen science can engage communities in conversations about climate adaptation.
How Northern Rivers Living Lab is breathing new life into flood resilience
The Living Lab, located in a Lismore main street, is a design and research collaborative conceived following the floods of 2022, which wrought untold havoc on the Northern Rivers region.
Resources for First Nations considering carbon on Country
The NSW Government has published a set of resources to support Aboriginal landholders and managers who are considering carbon projects and the potential cultural, environmental, social and economic benefits they can bring.
