Melbourne (Australia)
MELBOURNE’S RESILIENCE CHALLENGE
Vulnerable to extreme weather events, this Australian city has already made huge steps toward increasing its resilience. The municipality of Melbourne covers 37.5 square kilometers. The residential population of the city proper is only about 105,000. However, the metropolitan region is home to roughly 4 million people. Unlike many other cities around the world, Melbourne City Council has limited mayoral powers. Transport, energy and water systems are all managed by various government and non-governmental bodies. The city is located in a region prone to extreme weather events, is likely to experience significant climate change impacts and has many upstream dependencies. The city has undertaken significant work to enhance its resilience, including developing adaptation strategies and plans, establishing networks, developing emergency management plans and undertaking risk assessments. Despite progress, significant opportunities remain to enhance Melbourne’s resilience, particularly through more carefully coordinated efforts
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