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Increasing Resilience to Climate Change  (IRCC)

Increasing Resilience to

Climate Change  (IRCC)

Facing Climate Challenges Together: A Health-Focused Approach

🌍 Over recent years, we’ve faced:

  • Devastating bushfires and floods that have destroyed homes and lives.
  • Dangerous air quality and heatwaves putting vulnerable populations at risk.
  • The ongoing impacts of a global pandemic, challenging health systems and communities.

As the climate changes, these events are becoming more frequent and intense—impacting the health and wellbeing of communities in the Western Parkland City more than ever before.

That’s why the Western Sydney Health Alliance, with support from the NSW Government, has developed a practical new resource:

Developed in partnership with the Urban Transformations Research Centre (UTRC), Western Sydney University, as part of the Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) program funded by the NSW Government and Local Government NSW, these resources translate peer-reviewed research into practical governance and implementation guidance for councils.

  1. Health Centred Climate Adaptation: Implementation Pathways for Councils, Implementation summary translating research evidence into
    practical governance, planning, and infrastructure decision-making
  2. Health Centred Climate Adaptation: An Action Guide for Councils, Action Areas for councils 

 

💡 What’s Inside?

  • Practical recommendations for local governments to take immediate action.
  • Health-focused strategies to mitigate climate risks like heat, floods, and bushfires.
  • Tools to support vulnerable communities and ensure equitable solutions.
  • Case studies and insights to inspire real, impactful change.

🛠 Who’s it for?

  • Local governments seeking actionable solutions for climate resilience.
  • Health partners ready to lead prevention and treatment strategies.
  • Communities aiming to create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable future.

📘 Ready to Make a Difference?
Discover how this resource can empower you to respond effectively to the health impacts of a changing climate. Together, we can build resilient communities and a brighter future.

 

Background and methodology to the development of the resource:

The grant from the NSW Government enabled two pieces of background research to be conducted to inform the development of a guidance document.

The first research piece, Increasing Resilience to Climate Change (IRCC) Project: Review of Local Council Strategies for Climate, Health and Wellbeing in the Western Sydney Region, conducted by Western Sydney University (WSU) and the University of New South Wales, identified the Western Parkland City Council strategic enablers in relation to building resilience for climate change and health.

The second co-design piece was facilitated by the Climate and Health Alliance as an interactive workshop with Councils and Health delegates from the Western Parkland City.

The aim of this piece of work was to increase understanding of the health impacts of the changing climate on the Western Parkland City population and identify the scope of what was required in a guidance document for Councils. This research is in 3 parts and is available here.

The development of the guidance document is based on these two pieces of research and is available here

For further information please contact: info@wshealthalliance.nsw.gov.au