City of Adelaide Integrated Climate Strategy 2030
The City of Adelaide has developed an Integrated Climate Strategy to set our vision for a resilient, protected and sustainable city where people can live, work, study and play and adapt to changes in the climate that bring social and economic opportunity and disruption.
Our city will be one where our communities are interconnected, prepared and resilient in the face of changing conditions and extreme weather.
People will be able to move to, from, and around the city safely, comfortably, and sustainably as the city streets are kept cool with trees and plants and shaded against the summer sun.
Wetlands, biodiversity and ecosystems are enhanced, protected and thriving as the natural lifeline of the city and important assets to offset heat impacts.
Our goals
The Strategy focuses Council’s effort on the priorities and scale of action required by the community and through the City of Adelaide’s own operations across five goals:
A climate resilient city – we adapt to our climate by understanding risks, preparing our infrastructure and assets to withstand change, and ensuring our community is prepared.
A net zero ready city – we play our part in global efforts to halt climate change.
A city where nature thrives – our natural ecosystems are protected and enhanced in a changing climate.
Transition to a decarbonised city – the economy transitions to become low carbon and circular.
A climate leading capital city – we accept the challenge as one of the world’s leading cities in addressing climate change.
Our Strategy will be delivered in partnership with other levels of government, business and community organisations.
We recognise the need for transitional support, therefore, we will prioritise action and investment in physical infrastructure, community development, natural assets, and economic sustainability.