Climate change - useful links

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:

• protecting your health during natural disasters and extreme weather emergencies
• planning and preparing for an emergency.

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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