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Metropolitan Sydney Built environment Local government Flood
Published on: 13 Aug 2021
Managing flood risk in a changing climate
The Hawkesbury–Nepean Valley is managing flood risk by considering climate change impacts with input from local councils, businesses and the community...
South East and Tablelands Health and wellbeing Communities Bushfires
Published on: 16 Jul 2021
Rising from the ashes
Find out how Sapphire Coast residents are overcoming the impacts of bushfire to help others prepare for and adapt to climate change and natural disast...
Far West Agriculture Communities Drought
Published on: 16 Jun 2021
Advocating adaptation in agriculture
Find out how life in on a farm in Broken Hill led to an understanding of how climate change is related to the food we eat.
NSW/ Statewide Natural environment Communities Sea level rise
Published on: 15 Jun 2021
CoastSnap
Learn how a citizen science program uses smartphone photographs from beach-goers to monitor changes in NSW coastlines over time.
Murray/Murrumbidgee Agriculture Business Heat
Published on: 15 Jun 2021
How a winery is tackling climate change
Find out how De Bortoli Wines is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, operating more sustainably, and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars each y...
Central West and Orana Net zero and sustainability Business Heat
Published on: 14 Jun 2021
Rates, roads, rubbish AND renewables
Find out how the Lachlan Shire Council is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and saving money by using renewable energy and energy-efficient produc...
Metropolitan Sydney Built environment Local government Sea level rise
Published on: 22 Mar 2021
Living seawalls
Living seawalls can help marine biodiversity and protect coastal areas from sea level rise. Creating 'natural' seawall surfaces provide habitat for ma...
Metropolitan Sydney Health and wellbeing Households Heat
Published on: 15 Jan 2021
StreetConnect for community resilience
Find out how a grassroots model for community resilience is helping the Hawkesbury area manage the challenges of climate change.
Metropolitan Sydney Natural environment Local government Sea level rise
Published on: 01 Jan 2021
Managing the effects of sea level rise
Learn how the Northern Beaches Council is adapting to sea level rise by upgrading coastal infrastructure and increasing community awareness.