Developing resilient cities based on locally relevant data
In 2018, the Resilient Sydney Strategy was released to provide a pathway for resilience across the metropolitan area, including Penrith. It provides a framework for Penrith City Council to develop its own localised action plan, using local information.
Why every tree counts
After the worst drought on record, the Armidale Tree Group interviewed experts to learn the success formula for planting in a hotter, drier climate.
Branching out: How Wagga is growing urban resilience with more trees
Wagga Wagga City Council captured high-resolution aerial imagery of vegetation and land surface temperatures for a series of projects to cool the city.
Building bushfire resilience and stronger communities
The CRJO and its partners created the Bushfire-Resilient Housing Toolkit to reframe bushfire risk to help prepare and build more resilient communities.
Macksville’s symbol of sustainability
The Dawkins Park windmill provides renewable energy, improves water quality and is a symbol for the environmental and educational precinct.
How adapting to a changing climate builds social capital
Murray River Council and WMLIG are finding adaptation with projects that grow jobs and agricultural productivity, protect biodiversity and build social capital.
How do councils translate a commitment to climate action into strategic plans?
The HunterJO has developed a guide (Climate Change IP&R Package) to provide a pathway for councils to embed climate action into their planning and reporting.
Trialling tidal gates at Swansea
Lake Macquarie City Council is trialling tidal gates to protect low-lying assets from tidal inundation, storm surges and extreme weather events.
New emissions dashboard to track NSW’s Net Zero progress
The NSW Net Zero Emissions dashboard shows the amount of greenhouse gas emissions being produced by sector and local government areas across NSW.
How do we plant for a future climate?
When a eucalypt tree can live for hundreds of years, revegetation programs must look far into the future due to Australia’s rapidly changing climate.