Water is the primary medium through which climate change influences Earth’s ecosystem and thus the livelihood and well-being of societies (UN-Water, 2010).
Global warming is likely to intensify, accelerate or enhance the global hydrological cycle. Forecasts predict that extreme weather events such as heavy rain and drought will increase in the future; dry regions will become increasingly dry, and the wet areas will become even more humid (IPCC, 2013).
Applying water sensitive urban design (WSUD) principles and practices is an effective approach for both mitigation and adaptation actions.
Water sensitive communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change
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Our focus areas
Supporting community wellbeing and healthy environments within resilient and sustainable places throughout Western Australia.
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Our Partners
Department of Lands and Heratige
UDIA
Department of Water and Environment
WALGA
Department of Biodiversity
Water Corporation