Water Sensitive Cities Australia (WSCA) is a multidisciplinary research-to-practice partnership within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.
News
23 May 2023
Seeing water sensitive solutions in practice
A recent visit by the Mayor of Kunshan prompted discussions about maximising opportunities to see water sensitive solutions in practice.…
23 May 2023
Partnering for resilience through water and climate action
The mission of Water Sensitive Cities Australia is to mainstream water sensitive principles and practices. So it’s heartening to see…
23 May 2023
Tools to assess the value of water sensitive cities principles and practices gaining traction
The mission of Water Sensitive Cities Australia is to mainstream water sensitive principles and practices. So it’s heartening to see…
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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