Australia - government

This report outlines the outcomes of the first pass risk assessment. It identifies 56 nationally significant climate risks facing Australia, and a subset of 11 priority risks for analysis in the second pass risk assessment.

This report provides a summary of selected significant extreme weather and climate events which occurred across Australia in 2023.

The New South Wales (NSW) Reconstruction Authority has developed Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP).

The National Health and Climate Strategy sets out a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and address the contribution of the health system to climate change. It was released on 3 December 2023.

The Australian Government is investing $7 million to boost mental health and wellbeing support to enhance resilience to disasters, including support to emergency services workers.

The Incident Management Handbook presents nationally agreed principles for good practice in incident management. It draws on and complements current practice and provides guidance to entities in establishing an effective incident management capability.

Rural farming communities in Zambia will benefit from new ACIAR-supported research helping to manage a devastating pest wiping out crops and impacting food security.