Councils Step Up as Climate Change Demands Local Action

Australia’s local councils are taking the lead in preparing for the impacts of climate change, with new research showing they are set to invest more than $2 billion over the next five years to help protect their communities.

Launched today at the National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra, the Adapting Together: Local Government Leadership in a Changing Climate report by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) highlights the crucial role of councils in climate adaptation. It estimates that council-led investments could deliver up to $4.7 billion in avoided costs and benefits by 2030.