Restore and Renew webtool FAQs and glossary
Frequently asked questions and glossary for the Restore and Renew webtool.
Values-based adaptation
Explore values-based adaptation and how recognising nature’s social, cultural, ecological and economic values supports climate resilience in NSW.
Agriculture
Find out how climate change impacts agriculture in NSW. A changed climate may attract new pests and diseases and change the areas suitable for farming.
Central Coast
Explore the key aspects of the Central Coast that are vulnerable to climate impacts, along with challenges and opportunities to adapt.
Central West and Orana
Explore the key aspects of the Central West and Orana region that are vulnerable to climate impacts, along with challenges and opportunities to adapt.
WinZero: A community and solutions led response to climate impacts
WinZero is a volunteer-led climate action backbone organisation helping the Southern Highlands community to reduce emissions, lower energy bills and move towards a fairer, net-zero future. Through its Virtual Energy Network and regional partnerships, WinZero is proving that when communities lead, adaptation accelerates.
Drought
Climate change is increasing temperatures and affecting rainfall in NSW. Climate projections show that droughts in NSW will be more severe and last longer.
Challenge Southern Highlands: Adapting care, work and community for a changing climate
Challenge Southern Highlands re-imagines disability employment and community care. Through social enterprise, local supply chains and integrated wellbeing, the organisation is building agility and climate resilience while reducing reliance on government funding.
As climate pressures increase, can a mutual bank be a flourishing community hub?
The BDCU Group is redefining what a bank can be. Through essential-worker housing, community grants, scholarships and face-to-face care, this member-owned mutual bank is evolving into a social-enterprise group – strengthening the social fabric and building regional climate resilience.