This new and evolving industry presents many risks and opportunities to councils, government and the private sector.

Governments must consider climate change risk in their planning and decision making.

Coastal communities now face challenges associated with coastal inundation and erosion as extreme weather events increase.

By reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, we also reduce the climate adaptation effort required.

Sustainable urban development should meet the needs of our community without comprising the needs of future generations.

A key adaptation pathway for local and state government partnership is the greening and cooling of our urban environments.

Designing for a cool city focuses on methods to help reduce urban heat through evapotranspiration and shade.

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