Understanding the National Climate Risk Assessment: A snapshot for the ACT community sector

Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (Assessment) provides a consistent, nationwide assessment of current and future climate risks, and how these will affect people and systems across the country.

ACTCOSS has produced this Snapshot in recognition that the complexity of adapting to climate change is already straining governance and management capacity in both government and the community sector. This ACTCOSS Snapshot is a resource for the community sector and our partners to help them understand:

• relevant climate hazards in the ACT
• the risks created by these hazards
• the systems and structures most affected; and
• key adaptation opportunities for the ACT community sector.

The Assessment recognises the critical role of community organisations, particularly in supporting people experiencing disadvantage, and in building more effective climate and disaster resilience. ACTCOSS believes sharing information, developing strong governance structures and working together is our best opportunity for addressing climate hazards.

The Snapshot can be downloaded as a word document or PDF below.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.