Australia has what we need to succeed in delivering effective climate change adaptation. Even with the increasing climate impacts, like floods, bushfires and heatwaves, we can re-think the way we plan, design, and support our communities and industries to live in a changing climate.
We can do this in several ways. A strong national climate adaptation plan can set a clear collective vision of what a more resilient and well-adapted Australia looks like, a vision that truly represents the diversity of Australian values and builds on our strengths.