More being invested in climate adaptation by the Victorian Government was the number one thing called for in the submissions to its Inquiry into Climate Resilience. This was strongly appealed for in submissions by councils, organisations, and community members alike, with 83.75% of submissions saying more funding is essential.
This and other data from Resilience Inquiry submissions - the most mentioned climate impacts of concern and the most popular climate adaptation solutions put forward - has been published in AoC’s latest report: VIC Climate Resilience Inquiry Analysed: The leading concerns & adaptation solutions.
It shares how Victorian communities can and want to adapt, as well as inspiring examples of what community-led climate adaptation looks like.
Send an email sharing our Resilience Inquiry report & the strong appeal for adequate funding of climate adaptation!
Climate adaptation is woefully underfunded in Victoria. The Government’s existing approach prioritises funding for repair and recovery after climate disasters have already occurred. And, no dedicated resources or funding have been allocated for its Adaptation Action Plans. Where funding has been provided for climate adaptation, it has often been provided in the form of once-off, competitive, and oversubscribed grants.
It is clear that funding climate adaptation now will better protect Victorians as well as reduce future costs. Implementing resilience measures would save governments and households at least $19 billion to 2050, while climate damage in Victoria is estimated to cost nearly $1 trillion by 2100 without action to reduce emissions and adapt.
Send an email to your State MP sharing a copy of the report and asking them to advocate for the implementation of the climate adaptation solutions called for - including adequate funding of climate adaptation.
TIP: It is MUCH more effective if you either adapt our email to suit your experience, or write your own email entirely! Personalised messages are more likely to be read. This includes changing the subject line, and explaining briefly who you are and why this is important to you.
