National Adaptation Policy Office

Foundations for a National Adaptation Plan ALGA supports the Plan’s key objective of Australia’s economy, society, and natural and built environments being managed and invested in, to reduce climate impacts and harness any opportunities now and into the future – by all levels of government, business and community. [...] ALGA has also separately made a submission to the federal parliamentary inquiry into The Implications of Severe Weather Events on the National, Regional, Rural and Remote Road Network that provides a set of recommendations relevant to developing a local road network more resilient to the impacts of climate change. [...] The capacity of regional and remote councils to address climate risks is limited by the existing systemic constraints of low rates base, ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce, increasing demand on councils to provide services and in some cases, poor digital connectivity. [...] State and territory governments need to ensure that they have oversight and understanding of the capabilities and capacity of local government to perform these responsibilities, and to provide support as necessary. [...] Background Roles and responsibilities for adaptation Foundations for a National Adaptation Plan Climate risks and adaptation actions Economy, trade and financial system Infrastructure and built environment system First Nations’ values and knowledge’s system Regional and remote communities system Natural environment system Defence and national security system Conclusion Summary of recommendations.