The following are useful resources about climate change and ways to prepare for climate change health impacts.
Climate change science
The
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) provides information on Australia’s changing climate and building resilience.
The
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
Climate and health
The
World Health Organisation provides health expertise and advice on global environmental change.
Weather tracking in New South Wales
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) provides frequent weather forecasts, warnings, monitoring, advice and climate updates in Australia.
The
NSW Government provides up-to-date air quality information to the public in NSW.
Preparing and responding to climate change
NSW Health provides information on:
AdaptNSW provides localised information for communities, businesses, households and government to adapt to climate change.
YourHome is an Australian government initiative that provides guidance for Australians to create sustainable homes and prepare for the climate future.
The
NSW Food Authority provides information on keeping food safe during a flood, fire or power cut emergency.
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