New resources have been released to support councils to integrate climate and health into core planning, infrastructure and asset management decisions.

Developed through the NSW Government–funded Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) program, the work is based on research led by Professor Nicky Morrison at the Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC), Western Sydney University, in partnership with the Western Sydney Health Alliance.

While designed for local government, the resources are also relevant to state agencies, infrastructure providers and health organisations working to strengthen climate resilience and community wellbeing.

They provide practical guidance for embedding climate–health considerations within existing governance and investment processes, supporting more proactive and cost-effective responses to risks such as extreme heat and flooding.

Access the resources:

https://wshealthalliance.nsw.gov.au/increasing-resilience-to-climate-change-ircc/