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.
Households
Why do households need to adapt to climate change? Every household will be impacted by climate change differently. Find out what you can do to adapt.
Are Australians ready for climate change’s triple threat?
Physical risks from a changing climate are the basis for both transition and liability risks. A panel of experts at the 2022 AdaptNSW Forum unpacked these risks and the opportunities for businesses to build resilience on the road ahead.
Tipping points and compound events: Climate adaptation’s new frontier
As Australia’s climate changes, we must consider how separate risks may converge to create compound events.
Rising climate risks: Why accessible, affordable home insurance is under threat
The affordability and accessibility of insurance is expected to become harder as our climate changes, and the impacts will not be shared equally.
Business
NSW businesses will be impacted by climate change. Small to large businesses need to understand climate change and how to adapt.
Learning to love Country and adapt to climate change
Listening to the voices of First Nations people can help us learn to live through climate change.
How do we direct capital to drive adaptation at scale?
The argument about ‘why’ we must adapt our communities to climate change has been settled. The big question now is how will we do it and who will pay?
