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Even with strong action to reduce our emissions, the impacts of climate change will continue to increase over the coming decades due to past emissions of greenhouse gasses. Adapting to current and projected climate change is essential to build resilience against climate impacts.

The irreversible impacts to our climate can be addressed through adaptation and resilience initiatives within households and across the community.

Fortunately, most energy-use reduction, renewable power, sustainable gardening and water wise initiatives mentioned on our Sustainable Households page also enhance household climate resilience.

For example, improved insulation and appliance efficiency contribute to a building being more comfortable in a warming climate. Solar PV generation can enhance energy security by providing power during power outages and ensuring reliable electricity during emergencies. Similarly, community energy networks and microgrids can ensure local electricity supply when the grid is down.

Visit our Weed Management page to find information and resources on effective weed control.

Council’s Municipal Emergency Management Plan is available to view here. The goal of municipal emergency planning is to complement and support emergency planning strategies developed at state, regional and national levels, by providing local knowledge and expertise, and documenting capacity and responsibilities within a defined municipal space.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning's Climate Ready Hume is a locally relevant resource for climate adaptation and resilience initiatives, information sessions and funding opportunities.

Hume Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy can provide guidance to locals and other organisations in the region hoping to create their own climate action plans.

The traditional custodians of our land have unique and continuing connection to the lands and waters of our Shire, and have managed land and water sustainably for thousands of generations.

Engagement with sovereign first nations people should be considered when establishing climate adaptation and resilience measures relevant to the natural environment.

You can find out more about Council's Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) here.