The Albanese Government’s critical work to help Australians prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change is approaching a key milestone, with the first technical workshops of Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment concluding in Adelaide this week.
After a decade of denial and delay, the Albanese Government is taking strong action to protect Australians by identifying and assessing the risks posed by climate change like hotter days, more frequent natural disasters, and more intense rainfall.
The two-day workshop starting today, will bring together experts from across the country to prioritise already identified impacts. These include health risks posed by air quality and heat, industry disruptions to supply chains, and built environment risks to waste management and essential services infrastructure.
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister said climate impacts on communities will be varied and vast, this workshop will assist the government to prioritise the climate risks facing our communities like heat stress and supply chain constraints.
“Unlike the last government, the Albanese Government is taking strong action to limit climate change, while…
