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Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) is a multidisciplinary research-to-practice partnership within Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA).
We connect nature, culture and structure to shape water sensitive cities.
NEWS
15 June 2026
Transforming Cities Hub
Water Sensitive Cities Australia is part of Monash University’s Transforming Cities Hub, launched in early June.…
15 June 2026
Upscaling nature-based solutions in Mekong countries
Scaling NbS roadmaps aim to take lessons from RUCaS case studies and apply them more broadly.…
15 June 2026
Making the most of stormwater
A new report explores why we under-invest in stormwater reuse and how we can change that.…
PROJECTS
Resilient Urban Centres and Surrounds Phase 2 (RUCAS 2)
Nature-based solutions offer a wide range of benefits to growing urban communities to help build resilient urban centres and surrounds.
We are working with partners in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam to deliver, monitor and scale inclusive hybrid nature-based solutions that strengthen climate, disaster and water resilience in urban areas.
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Exploring the Climate–Disability Nexus in Greater Mekong urban communities
We are working with local stakeholders in 3 Mekong countries – Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam – to develop and share new research that will build the capacity of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) to prepare and respond to climate hazards.
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Delivering Water Sensitive Housing in a Housing Crisis
We are looking for funding partners from all jurisdictions, including consortiums of government agencies, water utilities, councils and water practitioners, to advance water sensitive affordable housing at scale.
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