Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) is a multidisciplinary research-to-practice partnership within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.
News
14 November 2023
INFFEWS Training – December 2023
There are practical ways people can keep the outdoor areas around their homes cool through summer.…
26 September 2023
New practice guide for lot-scale cooling
There are practical ways people can keep the outdoor areas around their homes cool through summer.…
26 September 2023
Benchmarking urban water performance in north east Victoria
Water sensitive cities principles can be applied in any context. We just did it in north east Victoria.…
WSCA is continuing the mission of the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities
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Our mainstreaming program aims to make water sensitive practice business as usual
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Projects
Nature-based solutions (Nbs) for climate resilient communities, environments and economies in the Greater Mekong region.
Cities in the Mekong region are growing rapidly. By 2030, more than 40% of the region’s population is expected to live in urban areas.
How Mekong region cities manage their growth will determine the future health, wealth and wellbeing of communities and environments in the region. At the same time, climate change is increasing the pressures they face.
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Towards more robust and resilient
integrated water management
investments
Our rapidly growing cities create economic opportunities but also strain our environments, infrastructure and investment reserves. Increasingly, communities also expect healthy, liveable urban environments.
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Growing NatureLinks:
Kings Park to Bold Park
NatureLinks are nature-friendly pathways joining 2 (or more) natural areas. They provide the least risk to species moving across the urban landscape.
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