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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.
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1 October 2026

From ideas to impact: RUCAS enters its next phase

RUCAS 2 continues our work on supporting climate-resilient and inclusive urban communities, environments and economies.…
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1 October 2026

Inclusion by design

Practitioners from across the Mekong region shared real-world actions that can make urban nature-based solutions more inclusive and equitable.…
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1 October 2026

Scaling up nature-based water solutions across Thailand

A Thailand–Australia partnership is helping build the Thailand’s capacity to design more resilient, inclusive and multifunctional water infrastructure.…
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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
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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
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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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