IPCC evidence helping NSW adapt to climate risks
The latest IPCC report covers the impacts and damages that have already been caused by climate change, and the impacts that are expected to occur in the future.
Building adaptive capacity to heat in Western Sydney
Western Sydney is expected to get even hotter so WSROC has developed a planning toolkit and Cool Suburbs to help Councils, industry and communities adapt.
Planning for comfort in a hotter climate
As cooling needs in Sydney’s eastern suburbs surge by a predicted 308% between now and 2070, our homes must adapt.
How evidence is helping Blacktown City Council beat the heat
As heat causes major headaches in Western Sydney, Blacktown City Council commissioned the University of New South Wales to investigate cooling strategies.
Climate change exacerbating floods and natural disasters
East Coast Lows can cause flood and wind damage along the NSW coast. It is important to consider the role climate change has in driving these events.
IPCC reports issues & opportunities for Australia
The IPCC released observed and projected climate impacts, adaptation capabilities and vulnerabilities of communities and ecosystems.
Adapting households for climate change
Beyond Zero Emissions have formed a partnership with HunterJO to help communities cool their homes to battle heatwaves – Australia’s deadliest natural hazard.
Link Wentworth - Shelter Don't Swelter
Link Wentworth’s ‘Shelter, Don’t Swelter!’ campaign is helping social housing residents in Western Sydney to stay cool on even the hottest days.
Meet the women delivering climate science for NSW
We celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by profiling two of our climate researchers guiding our response to climate change adaptation.
Launch of new look AdaptNSW website
We are excited to launch the new look AdaptNSW website today to help people around the State to prepare and adapt to climate change impacts.
